Meet TI Teacher of the Month: Jessica Kohout
... TI technology do you use in the classroom and how do you use it? I have a class set of TI-Nspire CX’s and the Navigator system, as well as eight TI-Innovator Hubs. By starting with one project per quarter, I'm slowly incorporating coding and engineering design fundamentals into my classes. My ho...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/october/teacher-of-the-month
Enter for a Chance to Win a TI-84 Plus CE
... going back to school? There are 7 ways to win and we will be giving away prizes every week. Starting today, through August 17th, one lucky weekly winner will receive a TI-84 Plus CE graphing calculator in some of this season’s hottest hues. And one grand prize winner, selected at random, will r...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/july/contest
Ingenuity-takes-flight
...ing explorations in the physics classroom. Before we performed any calculations, we took some time to watch parts of a video that documents the planning and development of Ingenuity, “This Helicopter Just Flew on Mars!” Another video that could be used as well is “How It Works - The Ingenui...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/ingenuity-takes-flight
Get Out and #SpreadMathLove
Whether you’re ready to dive into outdoor activities or just want to dip your toes in the water, geocaching is a great, safe way to spring into this post-quarantine summer. If you’re not familiar with geocaching, it’s essentially the world’s largest, constantly running treasure hunt. To play,...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/geocaching
Summer of STEM: Disappearing Cups
How do you make a foam polystyrene cup disappear? Put it in an organic solvent such as acetone! Important note: Doing the project in a well ventilated space and using gloves are smart ways to avoid unnecessary exposure to acetone. Only use enough acetone to cause the cup to dissolve. Follow your...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/july/disappearing_cups
You only get one “first day of school” – use it wisely
...tes. What to do? Here are a few of my favorite tips to help make your first impression memorable. 1. Break the ice: Introduce yourself and make a connection with your students. Get to know each other with some questions like, “What’s a word that describes you, that starts with the first letter ...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/august/firstday
Tips for Surviving the First Week Back at School
...u need to make the expectations clear to the students. In my classroom, I don’t allow students to have their cell phones out in class. New research connects in-class cellphone and laptop use with lower test scores: Cellphone Distraction in the Classroom Can Lead to Lower Grades, Rutgers Study Fin...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/august/first_week_tips
Survey Says: Kids Like Math!
... others, while seeing the practical application of math. Students having fun seeing the practical application of math through robotics, with the TI-Innovator™ Rover. Our survey showed that 68 percent of children said they would like math more if they better understood how math applied to their...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/august/studentsurvey
#NCTMregionals Seattle 2018 Recap
...mathematics to drive, make turns and complete a challenge. Best part: no coding experience needed! Technology: TI-84 Plus CE graphing calculator; TI-Innovator™ Rover Link to presentation Promoting Productive Struggle in the Math Classroom Effective teaching of mathematics consistently provides ...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/december/nctm-seattle
Going Back to School With Stations
...at and serves as a great tool for relationship and community building, allowing teachers to refer to the information throughout the school year and connect with their students. Digital version of the student survey. “All About Expectations” station Students create five class ...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/backtoschool_stations
How a TI Calculator and a Few Special Teachers Added up to an Engineering Career at TI
...could have never imagined that today I would actually work as a software engineer for the company that created that very toy! Despite an early beginning using arithmetic for entertainment, I don’t remember ever thinking that “when I grow up, I’m going to be an engineer.” In fact, in school I ...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/eweek2021
The Long Road to My STEM Career
... About the author: Ada Woo, Ph.D., Senior Director of Strategy Implementation & Operations for ACTNext™, serves as chief of staff for the R&D and innovation unit. She is responsible for the achievement of strategic initiatives and programs for ACTNext™, as well as managing the unit’s day-to-da...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/adawoo
Engage Students With This Real-World Earth Day Activity
How many straws are used in the U.S. every day? If they were connected, would they wrap around the Earth at the equator? If so, how many times? In one year, would the length of straws reach the moon? What is the volume of this plastic for one year? How deep would it be on a football field? The a...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/earthday
7 Reasons Why Python on the TI-Nspire™ CX II Graphing Calculator Is a Must-Have for Your Classroom
This month marks the release of the latest update for the TI-Nspire™ CX II family. This update (version 5.2) includes support for Python, a significant feature that strengthens the use of TI-Nspire™ CX II graphing calculators and software in math classes. Educators can now connect coding in ...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/7-reasons-why-python-is-a-must
Top 5 Tips for Transitioning to Virtual Teaching
As we enter into this new frontier of virtual teaching and learning, I had the opportunity to connect with Richard Snow, an expert in distance learning and a T³™ National Instructor, for some guidance. Snow was the first educator to use TI graphing calculator emulator software while teaching stu...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/distance-education
Top 10 T³™ Webinars From 2021
...chool or district for continuing education credit. Introducing the TI-84 Plus CE Python Graphing Calculator Presented by Becky Byer and John Hanna Spend an hour getting acquainted with writing, running and editing Python programs. We start with the basics and then follow up with some coo...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2021webinars
How To Use the TI-84 Plus Family of Graphing Calculators To Succeed on the ACT®
... of b has on the graph. Here are the steps to graph the function using the Transformation app: Press Œ} and choose the Transfrm to start the app running. Press o and enter the function in the problem, making sure that you enter b instead of k for the variable. Press s and us the | and ~ arro...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/digital-act-84
ICYMI: Top 10 Webinars of 2019
...f our “Algebra Through Calculus” series. Algebra Through Calculus: Seeing Structure in Expressions and Equations Hosted by Janice Mitchener and Dennis Wilson In this webinar, AP® Calculus Readers discuss seeing structure in expressions and equations from algebra I through calculus and highli...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2019webinars
A case for handheld graphing calculators
...ool districts. Not to mention the toll it takes on school Wi-Fi networks – I have heard too many stories where online tools freeze or crash, causing unnecessary stress during important exams. In an age of fidget spinners, instant message apps and incessant social media stories, teachers need tool...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2017/may/why-graphing-calculators-add-up
Which Garage Is Better?
... a system of linear equations using technology. They are presented with two problems: music sales and parking lot fees. Which Garage Is Better? Planning and Resources Mathematics lessons for IB® Diploma Programme Applications and Interpretation | Functions Which Garage Is...https://education.ti.com/en/ib/activities/applications-interpretation/nspire-which-garage
Vectors in Component Form
...i and j Students will learn how to express a vector in component form using the unit vectors i and j. Vectors in Component Form Planning and Resources Objectives Students will learn how to express a vector in component form using the unit vectors i and j. Voca...https://education.ti.com/en/ib/activities/applications-interpretation/nspire-vectors-component-form
Trig Ratios
...er the relationship between the trigonometric functions of sine, cosine and tangent and the side length ratios of a right triangle. Trig Ratios Planning and Resources Mathematics lessons for IB® Diploma Programme Applications and Interpretation | Geometry and Trigonometry...https://education.ti.com/en/ib/activities/applications-interpretation/nspire-trig-ratios
Triangle Trigonometry and Circles
...an angle based on its reference angle. Vocabulary hypotenuse horizontal and vertical legs trigonometric functions reference angle Planning and Resources This lesson involves the ratios of side lengths of triangles with invariant angle measures and the relationship...https://education.ti.com/en/ib/activities/applications-interpretation/nspire-triangle-trig
Tower of Hanoi
...or to generate the formula and graph a Geometric Sequence Use accurate mathematical notation. Vocabulary Geometric Recursion Term Planning and Resources Legend has it that the world will end when the puzzle is complete. Well, the original puzzle consisted of 64 di...https://education.ti.com/en/ib/activities/applications-interpretation/nspire-tower-hanoi
Distance vs Displacement - A Particle's Journey
...ebraic relationships between derivatives, integration and particle motion while using kinematics. Distance vs Displacement -A Particle's Journey Planning and Resources Mathematics lessons for IB® Diploma Programme Applications and Interpretation | Calculus ...https://education.ti.com/en/ib/activities/applications-interpretation/nspire-distance-v-displacement