Step by Step Differentiation - Calculus Made Easy
In Calculus, finding a derivative involves using chain, product, quotient or power rule depending on the function given. This activity will show you the correct rule and how it is applied step by step.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/step-by-step-differentiation
Pearson's vs Spearman's
In this activity, students will discuss and discover when and how to use both the Pearson’s product moment correlation coefficient and the Spearman’s rank correlation coefficient.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/pearsons-vs-spearmans
7 Calculator Functions Your Students Need | Texas Instruments
...l. 2. Exponents The next question they’ll ask, “How do I type something other than ‘squared’?” Many choose to hit the [x2] button, arrow into the exponent, delete it and type a new one. However, we don’t have all day for math, which is unfortunate. And you may wonder how they do...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2024/ti-84-algebra-1-seven-calc-functions
Hare Today, Gone Tomorrow
In this lesson, students will use population data to study the relationship between predator and prey populations.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/hare-today-gone-tomorrow
NASA - Weightless Wonder - Reduced Gravity Flight
Students examine the physics behind NASA astronauts participating in a C-9 flight simulating microgravity.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/nasa--weightless-wonder--reduced-gravity-flight
Air Resistance
Students collect data on the rate at which coffee filters fall.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/air-resistance
Impulse of a Force
In this lesson, students will explore the impulse produced by a cart when it hits a stationary wall.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/impulse-of-a-force
Hot Air, Cold Body: Using Newton's law of cooling to determine time of death
Use Newton's law of cooling to narrow down the number of suspects by determining when the victim was killed.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/hot-air--cold-body
Smart Water with TI-Innovator™
In this TI-Innovator™STEM project, students are given the challenge to design a smart irrigation system that could be used to monitor and meter water from a rain collection cistern to irrigate a small family garden in Zimbabwe. This project is compatible with the TI-Nspire CX or TI-84 Plus...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/smart-water-irrigation-with-ti@innovator
The Fibonacci Sequence
One of the simplest and beautiful mathematical sequences. The simplicity: 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8 ... is such that each term is the sum of the previous two terms. Examples of the sequence can be found in nature, architecture and number theory. In this investigation, students explore some of the patterns...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/the-fibonacci-sequence
Geometric Sequences and Series
Imagine you just arrived home from school, you’re really hungry. You decide the block of chocolate will help you with your homework. Pretty soon half the block is gone, so you quickly put it back in the refrigerator. Your brother arrives home, spots the half eaten block of chocolate and imm...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/geometric-sequences-and-series
Cellular Respiration
In this activity, students will use a carbon dioxide gas sensor to measure the rate at which non-germinating and germinating peas undergo cellular respiration. Students also investigate the influence of temperature on the rate of cellular respiration.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/cellular-respiration
Keep It Bottled Up: Linear Rates of Pressure Increase
In this activity, you will see how temperature affects the rate at which an effervescent antacid tablet reacts with water and releases a gas. The rate at which the reaction occurs is measured by the rate of gas production.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/keep-it-bottled-up-linear-rates-of-pressure-increase
Which Dog Is Roundest? | Texas Instruments
... Meet Holly, a 7-year-old female Chihuahua mix. Anyone who knows us, knows we like dogs, a lot! And of course, we love mathematics too! Currently, we have seven dogs, and they pretty much run the show in our house. The problem is that we have never been able to find a way to merge our...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2023/dog-day-which-dog-is-roundest
35 Years of T³™ Mentorship and Community | Texas Instruments
...as missing from her teaching practice. She said, “I was just teaching content then. This helped me see the connections.” To this day, Thibodeaux carries a temperature sensor with her constantly. “If I have my laptop and my sensor, I can teach any kind of lesson using TI technology.” ...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2023/35-years-t3-community-teacher-leader
3.1415… Ways to Celebrate Pi Day
...y Pi Day! About the author: Ellen Fishpaw is the former Media Relations and Communications Manager for Texas Instruments Education Technology. Currently she works in Corporate Communications for TI. Follow her on Twitter @ellenfishpaw. --> Celebrate pi day using these fun math activities yo...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2023/happypiday
Get Energized With the T3™ Professional Learning | Texas Instruments
...the authors: Kevin Spry manages the T³™ Professional Development team at Texas Instruments Education Technology. In addition to the T³™ program and curriculum development, he oversees the almost 300 T³™ instructors from across the United States and Canada. Before working for TI, Spry was a class...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2023/professional_learning
Summer Reading List for Math Teachers | Texas Instruments
...e lack of motivation and willpower, design an environment for success, and how to stay on track. Kim Thomas is a National T³™ Instructor who currently teaches College Algebra, AP® AB Calculus, and AP® BC Calculus in Phoenix. Thomas is passionate about integrating technology into the mathem...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2023/summer-reading-for-math-teachers
Helping Students Save for Retirement | Texas Instruments
...e total nest egg is over $3 million! Compare the nest egg between a 3% annual fee to a 1% annual fee. Introducing Garry Beckham, Harold’s son-in-law Before we close out this blog post, it wouldn’t be fair for us not to mention Garry Beckham, Harold’s son-in-l...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2023/retirement-planning-program
Inverse Functions on the TI-84 Plus CE | Texas Instruments
...or additional math topics. Introducing inverse functions Suppose your family takes a road trip to visit Toronto for a long weekend. Upon arrival, a quick glance at a weather map is initially terrifying. You quickly remember that Canada uses ° Celsisus for its temperatures and there is...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2023/investigating-inverse-functions-ti-84-plus-ce
Collecting Data With Sensors and TI Tech | Texas Instruments
...in the first place? One reason is their ruggedness and lightweight portability. Science students are free to take them outside in the field without worrying about them getting damaged, and TI calculators typically fit in smaller spaces such as on lab benches, too. Plus, it’s a nice benefit to be ...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2023/match-made-in-stem
5 Educators Using Robotics To Teach Math | Texas Instruments
...oops in their code as the Rover steps through their formula to solve for the next location. Note: Both these activities are part of a ninth grade curriculum in the EPIC program. EPIC is built upon learning strategies that are experiential, project-based, innovative, collaborative and cross-curr...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2023/using-robotics-to-teach-math
6 Resources to Jump-Start the School Year | Texas Instruments
...i.com/support for more details. And this is just the beginning! Download this great, printable reference tool that provides a listing of TI curriculum resources, educator support programs and professional development offerings. Don’t forget to check out our newly designed @TICalculators Y...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2023/tiresources
Calculators and Order of Operations | Texas Instruments
...“Them’s fightin’ words!” and, nerd that I am, pull my graphing calculator out of my belt loop, shouting, “Draw!” I realize my misfire and quickly correct myself, shouting, “Calculate!” Too late. The troublemaker has already unholstered their device, entered the notorious expression, and smirk...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2023/calculators-and-order-of-operations