Financial Calculations
Describes how to use the TI-89 to calculate interest, present worth, loan repayments and so forth. These methods utilize the time-value-of-money.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/financial-calculations
Map It!
Students explore map making. Students read a story, identify the locations of different places in the story, decide the distance between each set of places in the story, and create a map with a legend.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/map-it
Probability as Relative Frequency
In this activity, students use simulation to justify the concept of the Law of Large Numbers. They understand that as the sample size increases, the relative frequency of which an event occurs approaches the probability of that event happening. Students investigate the binomial and geometric prob...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/probability-as-relative-frequency
Summarizing Distributions of Univariate Data
Students understand statistical concepts like center of data and the amount of data variation from the center. They calculate the measures of the center of a distribution and the measures of spread for the data collected as a list. Students also create boxplots for the data. They examine the effe...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/summarizing-distributions-of-univariate-data
Set Design
Students will use similarity concepts, and the dimensions of the carvings on Mt. Rushmore to create a proportional representation of the carvings for a stage backdrop.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/set-design
Stepping Stones
Students use volume formulas and proportional reasoning to calculate the amount of concrete needed to make stepping stones of a specific size.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/stepping-stones
Thrift Store Markdowns
Students will calculate a series of discounts using increasing unit fractions.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/thrift-store-markdowns
Looks Right
Students use the Cabri Geometry II Plus software to determine which given triangle retains its basic shape after its vertices are dragged around the screen.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/looks-right
Match the graph
Students use the Cabri Geometry II Plus software to reflect points from a graph across the axes.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/match-the-graph
The Ordinary Man
Students will estimate the heights of various celebrities in feet and inches. They will use the TI-34 MultiView™ scientific calculator to convert actual heights in inches to feet and inches, and they will compare the actual heights with their estimated heights. Finally, they will graph the estima...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/the-ordinary-man
Solution 26112: Texas Instruments Software Activation Compatibility Using Disk Imaging, Disk Cloning, and Disk Ghosting.
...conjunction with Disk Imaging, Disk Cloning, and Disk Ghosting? Disk Imaging, Disk Cloning, and Disk Ghosting all refer to the same process which is creating a copy of all software on a single computer and duplicating this information onto other computers. It allows for quicker installation and ...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/sofware-apps/general-information/26112
Solution 11455: Files Incompatible with TI-SmartView™ Software.
...lver Edition graphing calculators. Some App Vars may not setup an App as expected. Some Programs will need to be modified due to the difference in screen resolution and new commands. If you have questions about the information listed above please contact TI-Cares for additional assistance. S...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/sofware-apps/general-information/11455
Solution 11152: Graphing Calculators that are Compatible with the TI-GRAPH LINK™ Software.
... calculators are compatible with the TI-GRAPH LINK software? The TI-GRAPH LINK Software works with following graphing calculators: TI-80 ViewScreen™ Calculator TI-73 TI-82 TI-83 Family Graphing Calculators TI-84 Family Graphing Calculators TI-85 TI-86 T...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/sofware-apps/general-information/11152
Solution 11283: Changing the Periods Per Year (P/Y) and Compounds Per Year (C/Y) Settings on the BA Real Estate.
...[I%] to display the P/Y worksheet. (Resetting the unit defaults both settings to 12.) • To change the value, key in a new value and press [=r] • The screen will automatically flash to C/Y. C/Y is the same value as P/Y unless it is changed separately. • To change the value for C/Y, key in a new ...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/financial-calculators/product-usage/11283
Solution 11234: Computing Future Value on a BA II PLUS™ or a BA II PLUS™ PROFESSIONAL.
...nter the BGN/END worksheet.) 2) The display will show either END or BGN. 3) If the display shows BGN, press the [2nd] key and the [ENTER] key. The screen will now show END. 4) Press the [2nd] key and the [CPT] key. (QUIT is above it.) To change the number of periods per year setting: 1) Pr...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/financial-calculators/product-usage/11234
Solution 11233: Computing for the Yield-to-Call of a Callable Bond Using the BA II PLUS™ Family Financial Calculator.
... set P/Y to semi-annual periods. This also sets C/Y to semi-annual compounds.3) Press [2nd] [QUIT] to exit the P/Y and C/Y worksheet.4) Press [2nd] [CLR TVM] to remove any previously stored values from the calculator's TVM variables.5) Input 1175 and press [+/-] [PV]. This stores -1175 to the PV ...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/financial-calculators/product-usage/11233
Solution 11211: Differing Solutions When Computing for Future Value (FV) and Balance (BAL) in Begin (BGN) Mode Using the BA-35 Solar Financial Calculator.
...given number of payments yields the balance immediately after that payment. For an annuity due (BGN), the future value (FV) includes interest that accrues during the last payment period. The balance (BAL) calculated for the amortization does not include this interest, therefore, there will be a ...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/financial-calculators/product-usage/11211
Solution 17569: Computing the Actual Annual Percentage Rate (APR) with Points and Fees on the BA Real Estate™.
...ple: Assuming a $100,000 loan, 5% fixed-term interest, 30-year term, and miscellaneous loan fees of $1,000 plus 2 points, find the APR.• Press [2nd][CLR TVM] to clear previous values• Press [2nd][P/Y][1][2][=] [=]to set the P/Y and C/Y at 12• Enter [3][0] then press [TERM]• Enter [1][0][0][0][0][...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/financial-calculators/product-usage/17569
Solution 14820: Calculating Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) on the BA II PLUS™ or BA II PLUS™ PROFESSIONAL.
...R of an investment that grows from $10,000 to $19,500 in three years: • Press [2nd] [P/Y], input 1, then press [ENTER] [2nd] [QUIT]. • Press [2nd] [CLR TVM]. • Input 3 and press [N]. • Input 10000 and press [+/-] [PV]. • Input 19500 and press [FV]. • Press [CPT] [I/Y]. The calculator should disp...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/financial-calculators/product-usage/14820
Solution 11232: Computing Effective APR with Points and Fees on the BA II PLUS™ and the BA II PLUS™ PROFESSIONAL.
...nd fees?• Press the [2ND] [P/Y].• Press [1] [2] [ENTER]. This also sets the C/Y (compounding periods) to monthly.• Press [2ND] [QUIT].• Press [2ND] [CLR TVM].• Press [3] [6] [0] [N].• Press [8] [I/Y].• Press [1] [0] [0] [0] [0] [0] [PV].• Press [CPT] [PMT].The total monthly payment after points a...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/financial-calculators/product-usage/11232
Solution 10252: Compatibility Between TI-Navigator™ and an Existing Wireless Network.
...gator system to work. Access Points that the schools purchase for other reasons will not work with the TI-Navigator System. Special software has been created that allows the TI-Navigator Access Point to communicate with the hubs and calculators. Solution 10252: Compatibility Between TI-Navigator...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/all-other-products/general-information/10252
Solution 11512: Transferring Programs and Calculator Software Applications (Apps) using TI Connect™ Software for a Macintosh® computer.
...ity Cable serial for Windows®/Mac®, and the TI Connectivity Cable USB for Windows®/Mac®. • Turn on the TI calculator and make sure it is on the home screen.• Start the TI Connect software on the computer. • Open the TI DeviceExplorer, and select the TI calculator being used from the 'Select TI De...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/sofware-apps/product-usage/11512
Solution 28491: Creating a Random Matrix Using the TI-Nspire™ Family Products.
...y of products Knowledge Base Knowledge Base Search How do I create a random matrix using the TI-Nspire family handheld and computer software? To create a random matrix using the TI-Nspire family handheld and computer software, the "Calculator" application and "randMat(...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/ti-nspire-family/product-usage/28491
Solution 21991: Files and Folders Are Not Removed After an Uninstall of the TI-Nspire™ Family Computer Software.
...ily software? When uninstalling one of the TI-Nspire family software using a Windows®-based computer, the software defaults not to uninstall any data created by the user. The folders that will remain are located in the two following locations:• The directory chosen during the initial install of t...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/sofware-apps/computer-software-installation-activation/21991