What to Do Instead of a Traditional Final Exam
...uld be doing math tasks in the classroom. We need to develop better problem-solvers. The birdhouse project had roadblocks that every group had to overcome. It wasn’t as easy as they thought it would be. Designing, planning, drawing scale drawings, figuring surface area of unusual shapes — there i...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/december/instead-of-a-traditional-final-exam
The Best Equilibrium Simulation Ever
... In this example, we reach equilibrium one round earlier than in the last case and find that there are different amounts of reactants and products compared to the first case. Here’s where it gets really good. We calculate the ratio of products to reactants in each round for each simulation, an...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/december/the-best-equilibrium-simulation-ever
2025 TI Codes Contest | #TICodes | Texas Instruments
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BestofChemistry
...lay a fun game to test their knowledge. This is based on the popular Phet simulations. Screenshots from the Build an Atom activity. 4. Atomic Structure and Periodic Table: Elements — Electron Configurations Discovering how the periodic table is organized can be both rewarding an...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/bestofchemistry
Nothing Says “I Love You” Like an Absolute Value Graph ❤ by @TICalculators
...alentine. Download a PDF of a blank valentine and one that’s ready to be shared. About the author: Ellen Fishpaw is the Media Relations and Communications Manager for Texas Instruments Education Technology. Before joining TI five years ago, Ellen was a broadcast journalist for 13 years,...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/create-math-valentines
In Honor of National Chemistry Week, 5 “Organic” Ways to Incorporate TI Technology Into Chemistry Class
... data for whole class analysis and possible exit tickets for conclusion of a daily lesson. STEM in your room TI-Innovator™ Hub with TI LaunchPad™ Board is a new addition to my classroom. I am currently developing lessons so my students can gain more STEM content and use the TI-Innovator...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/chemistryweek
Field Goal vs. Ice Cream: The Ultimate Game Day Matchup
...oom and set the stage for the big game coming up. A real fan favorite: “Field Goal for the Win” Can’t get much more relevant than this. This TI-84 Plus graphing calculator lesson is suitable for middle grades math through algebra II, and encourages students to model, explore and explain the ...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2022/thebiggame
Oklahoma Students Make Their Mark Learning to Program with Rover
...uniors lead Keota third graders through the program that uses Rover to draw a robot. Much to the excitement of teachers and students, The Oklahoma Welcome, a local newspaper, wrote a news story the event, giving the students some well-deserved recognition: Keota students get hands-on with new TI-...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/february/seeroverdraw
TI’s Path to STEM Projects Are Now Available in Python
...tudents will build, code and test a working speaker. The speaker is built with a plastic or foam cup , a magnet, iron nail, soda straw and breadboard components. TI can loan you this project to try with your students if you’d like. Contact the TI STEM Team at STEM-Team@ti.com if you’d like to bor...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2022/pathtostem
Which TI Calculator for the SAT® and Why?
...g calculator TI-Nspire™ CX CAS graphing calculator TI-Nspire™ CX II CAS graphing calculator Notice that super-powerful CAS (which stands for Computer Algebra System) calculators are allowed. In addition to finding numeric answers, a CAS calculator provides algebraic answers in simplest f...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/which-ti-calc-sat
Ingenuity-takes-flight
...for the first time. And, of course, any AP® Physics teacher looking to engage their students with a relevant and cool event would immediately look to come up with an activity using data about the helicopter. What an opportunity for a timely review of some AP® concepts, with three weeks left until...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/ingenuity-takes-flight
You only get one “first day of school” – use it wisely
...belong because he has trouble drawing a rhombus and doing long division. He really wants to give up. His new teacher, Mrs. Hewitt, and his classmates come alongside and encourage him. They believe in him. He learns that with practice, he can do it! Of course, everything works out in the end – it’...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/august/firstday
Professional basketball star donates TI calculators to his former high school
...ready. “Riverside has always meant a lot to me. I started off my high school career here and it feels good to give back to the school and to this community that meant so much to me – I am happy to do it,” said Warren, who was joined by his parents and former basketball coach.” Warren, who ...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2017/february/tj-warren-donates
The Long Road to My STEM Career
...earning activity was the opposite of fun; it wasn’t accessible, and it penalized risk-taking. I still remember how helpless I felt because I couldn’t commit that little table to memory. I didn’t do well in that class. I failed miserably with a low F! Eventually, I recovered, and in high school I ...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/adawoo
Engage Students With This Real-World Earth Day Activity
...t reply, “Oh, you don’t need to know that.” If the students fail to ask the necessary questions, should we supply that information anyway? We don’t recommend that. Eventually students will ask for the necessary information. We want this to be as close to a real-world application problem as possib...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
...e use of TI-Nspire™ CX II graphing calculators and software in math classes. Educators can now connect coding in Python to math, science, physical computing and robotics on a single platform. This update introduces students to one of the most popular and powerful programming languages on a fam...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/7-reasons-why-python-is-a-must
Best of Biology
...ile seeing images of cells in prophase, metaphase, anaphase and telophase. Screenshots from the Addition by Division activity. 4. Genetics: DNA/RNA/Protein Synthesis — DNA Structure, DNA Replication, Transcription and Translation This set of three individual activities bre...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/bestofbiology
Can You Hear the Ball Bounce?
...ounce? To get started, you’ll need the following equipment and materials (Figure 2): TI-Nspire™ CX or TI-Nspire™ CX II graphing calculator or a computer with TI-Nspire™ software TI-Nspire™ Lab Cradle Vernier microphone A handful of small balls (pingpong, golf, lacrosse — we’re not pick...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/ball-bounce-activity
Madness in March Underscores the “M” in STEM
...re are some facts around the opportunity to grow STEM talent. 1. Demand is high: STEM occupations are projected to grow by 9% from 2015 to 2024, compared to 6% growth for non-STEM occupations (“STEM Jobs: 2017 Update,” U.S. Department of Commerce) STEM workers command higher wages, earni...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2019/mathmadness
Solution 19449: Conserving Battery Life on the CBL 2™.
... to preserve the battery life on the CBL 2 data collection tool.• Always quit the data collection program properly before removing the CBL 2 from the computer or calculator. When the program quits, it turns the CBL off. If you do not do this and you simply disconnect the cords and put the CBL 2 a...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/data-collection-accessories/general-information/19449
Worldwide Customer Support | Texas Instruments
...ry/region listed below. TI-Cares™ worldwide customer support .custom-two-column { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 440px 440px; grid-gap: 20px; } .contact-card { min-height: 229px; } @media (min-width: 320px) and (max-width: 480px) { .custom-two...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/support-worldwide
Solution 31151: Converting Radians to Degrees Using The TI-Nspire™ Family Handhelds and Computer Software.
...e] and add a Calculator APP. 2) Input the number to convert inside parenthesis. 3) Press [ctrl] [catalog] to display the character/symbol palette. 4) Select r and press [enter]. 5) Press [catalog]. 6) Press [1][ D]. 7) Arrow down to ->DD. 8) Press [enter] 9) Press [enter] again to displa...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/ti-nspire-family/product-usage/31151
Solution 29850: Resolving Issues With TI-84 Plus Family Calculators That Display “Validating Operating System 100%” After An Operating System Update.
....To resolve this issue, simply transfer operating system version 2.55 MP to your TI-84 Plus Family calculator, and wait for the validation process to complete before pressing any buttons on the calculator. Also, when transferring the operating system to the calculator, you will see “Validating Op...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/ti-83-84-plus-family/troubleshooting-messages-unexpected-results/29850
Solution 26350: Recommendation for Disinfecting TI Handheld Products.
...fecting TI Handheld Products. website Home | TI-83 Plus and TI-84 Plus family of products Knowledge Base Knowledge Base Search How can I disinfect TI handheld products? T...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/ti-83-84-plus-family/general-information/26350
Solution 25970: Engraving Texas Instruments Basic, Elementary, Scientific, Financial, and Graphing Calculators.
...| TI-83 Plus and TI-84 Plus family of products Knowledge Base Knowledge Base Search Does Texas Instruments recommended engraving TI basic, elementary, scientific, financial, and graphing calculators? Texas Instruments does not recommend engraving any of ...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/ti-83-84-plus-family/general-information/25970