Factoring
A teaching activity that makes the equivalence and zeros connection between functions. Parts 1 through 3. Use with Foundations for College Mathematics, Ch. 3.4, 3.5.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/factoring
Understanding the Linear Equation (Function Families)
I used this activity with my grade nines to assist their understanding of the parts of the equation y=mx+b.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/understanding-the-linear-equation-function-families
Using the Transform Application in an Algebra Class
This activity is intended to be a discovery activity for students to determine the effect that changing m and b have on the equation y=mx+b. There is a teacher guide and an activity to determine the student's level of understanding.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/using-the-transform-application-in-an-algebra-class
Box It Up
Students take a numerical and tabular look at finding the maximum value of an open box constructed by folding a rectangular sheet of material with cutout square corners. They also understand the concepts of independent and dependent variables.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/box-it-up
Breaking Spaghetti
Students will do a lab where they keep track of the number of strands of spaghetti versus how many "weights" it takes to break the spaghetti. They will enter lists and create a scatter plot. Students will also find the equation for the line of best fit. The TI-Navigator System can then be used...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/breaking-spaghetti
Verifying Absolute Value Inequalities with a Graphical Approach
Find the solution sets of absolute value inequalities like abs(x-3)5 using the equation editor (y=). Focus on finding the boundaries of inequality intervals.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/verifying-absolute-value-inequalities-with-a-graphical-approach
Olympic 100 Meter Dash Times: Women vs. Men
In this activity, students will analyze data from 1960 to 1992 to determine when mens' and womens' winning olympic times will be equal. Students use regression and systems of equations to answer a series of questions about the data.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/olympic-100-meter-dash-times-women-vs--men
The Tortoise and the Hare
Students develop patterns using two or more rational number quantities. They comprehend the concept of functions by understanding the relationship between these quantities and their sums.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/the-tortoise-and-the-hare
Making Sense of Shapes and Sizes
Students develop algorithms for generating and generalizing patterns related to triangle and square geometric models.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/making-sense-of-shapes-and-sizes
Polynomial Root Finder and Simultaneous Equation Solver
Extend the benefits and functions of the TI-86 to your calculator....mials to Y= for graphing and evaluation Verify a root is the zero of the polynomial function by storing roots in Real format. Simultaneous Equation Solver Enter systems of equations with up to 10 equations and 10 unknowns Easy to use SIMULT MODE screen to set up all options ...https://education.ti.com/en/software/details/en/7DFF09A5B117420D8BE99109F1B36D34/83polynomialrootfinderandsimultaneousequationsolver
Fencing the Dog Yard
Algebra 1 students investigate how the area of a dog yard changes based upon a fixed amount of fencing. The concepts presented are a nice introduction to working with quadratics.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/fencing-the-dog-yard
Zeros of a Quadratic Function Application
Students use quadratic functions to find the width of a deck surrounding a rectangular pool.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/zeros-of-a-quadratic-function-application
A Math Teacher’s Guide to Valentines Fun | Texas Instruments
...Go beyond typical Valentine’s Day cards and hand out these unique “Mathentine” surprises instead! These math-inspired valentines are delightful conversation starters you can print and cut out on cardstock, or use sticker paper for a quick and easy peel-and-stick solution. “These are so fun! ...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2025/math-teachers-guide-valentines-day-fun
5 Springtime Math Resources for Teachers | Texas Instruments
...th TI-84 Plus CE and TI-Nspire™ CX II/CX II CAS graphing calculator models. These extra-large Spring 2025 Testing Date posters feature AP®, SAT®, ACT®, and IB® exam dates in addition to space to write in your own state and school testing dates. ...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2025/fresh-spring-ideas
Points on a Perpendicular Bisector
Students will explore the relationship between a line segment and its perpendicular bisector. The concept of a point that is equidistant from two points is illustrated.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/points-on-a-perpendicular-bisector
Simultaneous Equation Solver App for the TI-89 Titanium
Extend the benefits and functions of your calculator. Calculate solutions (unique, representation of the infinite solutions, or no solution) for linear systems up to 30x30....ctors View residuals and reduced row echelon form (RREF) Save coefficients and solutions for later use The Simultaneous Equation Solver App is available for the TI-89, TI-89 Titanium, TI-92 Plus, and Voyage 200 Graphing Calculators. The Polynomial Root Finder and Simultaneous Equat...https://education.ti.com/en/software/details/en/BD358C4836B84DBCBA254D6554FBBEAC/89simultaneousequationsolver
StudyCards™ App for the TI-89 Titanium
The StudyCards™ App allows teachers and students to create electronic flash cards to use as a study tool for quiz or test review....or each of your classes. This easy-to-use PC software allows you to create the StudyCards stack that YOU need. * AP, AP Central, College Board, and SAT are registered trademarks of the College Entrance Examination Board, which was not involved in the production of and does not endorse this prod...https://education.ti.com/en/software/details/en/FFF66CBCD479484DA5EF604C955758E0/89studycards
Transitions
In this activity, students review some basic relationships relating to the unit circle and apply these relationships in the conversion of a rectangular circle equation to polar form.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/transitions
Quick Start Guide: Temperature Change With the Vernier Temperature Probe
The Quick Start Guide highlight steps to get started with a TI graphing calculator and Vernier temperature probe, including connecting the probe as well as setting the temperature unit and duration. The guide also includes a sample experiment and questions.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/quick-start-temp-probe
7 Helpful Tips for Calculator Management in Your Classroom
...storage ideas using hanging organizers. 4. Calculator Caddies Great for group work, caddies offer needed supplies while math conversations happen around them. Easily store TI calculators in portable caddies with your other classroom supplies. 5. Thinki...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2025/calculator-storage-ideas
Estimating a Population Proportion
Students find the confidence interval for a population proportion by first finding the critical value and the margin of error. They find confidence intervals for real-life scenarios and use those intervals to make a judgment about a claim. Finally, they use two formulas for finding the required s...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/estimating-a-population-proportion_1
12 Days of Holiday Math Activities | Texas Instruments
...Matholution Welcome students back from the holiday break with a fun “Matholutions” activity! This engaging conversation starter invites students to share their mathematical resolutions for the year ahead, empowering them to set their own goals. It’s a wonderfu...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2024/12-holiday-math-activities
Are You and Your Students Ready for the IB® Exams?
...pproached by TI in the summer of 2019 to assist in the development of an IB® resource website to do just that, I had no idea where that initial conversation would take me. To give you a little context to this situation, every seven years, the International Baccalaureate® Organization audits ea...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2023/ibresources
Breast Cancer: When Good DNA Goes Bad | Texas Instruments
...ifficulty to treat. Most cells in your body have specialized protein molecules, called receptors, on their surfaces. Think of a receptor as a sort of satellite dish that has a very specific job. For example, one of the best-known and well-studied cell membrane surface protein is the insulin recep...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2022/breast-cancer-dna-stem-activity
Extreme Punkin' Chunkin': Application of Quadratic Functions in Standard Form
In this activity, students will explore extrema, zeros, and other key values of quadratic functions in real-world contexts.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/extreme-punkin-chunkin_1