How Hot Is It?
Students who are familiar with the two most common standards of measuring temperature learn how to reliably convert from degrees Celsius to degrees Fahrenheit. Students also see how order of operations is crucial in an equation, through discussion and data entry on the calculator.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/how-hot-is-it
Polynomial Rollercoaster
This lesson involves finding a cubic regression equation to model a section of roller coaster track.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/polynomial-rollercoaster
Ride the Rollercoaster
In this activity, students will use polynomial regression to develop and assess the fit of equations modeling data. The equation models are then evaluated for reasonableness in their use for extrapolating beyond the given data sets.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/ride-the-rollercoaster_1
Find That Sine - IB
In this activity, students will find the equations of Sine curves that model the given data and answer several questions about what they have found.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/find-that-sine_ns_ib
Find That Sine - IB
Sinusoidal regression is used to determine equations to model various data sets and the equations are used to make inferences.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/find-that-sine
Ride the Rollercoaster
Students use polynomial regression to develop and assess the fit of equations modeling data. The equation models are then evaluated for reasonableness in their use for extrapolating beyond the given data sets.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/ride-the-rollercoaster
AP® Statistics: 6 Math Functions You Must Know for the TI-84 Plus
...ill still be useful for you. In this post, I have compiled a list of 6 of the most important statistics features to know for the TI-84 Plus CE. 1: Regression Analysis It is unlikely that you will be asked to draw a scatterplot on the exam; however, being familiar with creating and analyzing a sc...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/apstats2021
Using Python to Squeeze the Fun Back Into Math
...es across a variety of industries. You might be asking: Just how can coding be used to enhance math instruction? Let’s look at one possible example: quadratics. We all teach it. What are some of the key ideas students should understand about quadratics? Quadratics can cross the x-axis twice...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/usingpython-84plusce
Going for Gold: 5 Sports-Themed Activities to Engage Your Students
...ctive chart below), and see what years would be a better year to win. However, I think any year is a good year to win a gold medal. Gold medals are required to be made from at least 92.5% silver and must contain a minimum of 6 grams of gold. All medals must be at least 60mm in diameter and 3mm th...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/goingforgold
Best of Middle Grades Science Activities
...Ring of Fire This activity takes students on a journey around the Pacific Rim and the infamous “Ring of Fire.” Students will plot locations of earthquakes and volcanos to see if any pattern emerges. Screenshots from the Ring of Fire activity. 3. Earth’s Water: Fresh Water — T...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/bestofmgscience
Math and Python: A Great Valentine’s Day Couple
... commands and run it again. What happens? What do they learn from the results? Have them play with the color. The color is based on a mixture of red, green and blue. Each of the colors can vary in value from 0 to 255. What colors can they make? Preparing for the picture (and some math) We are g...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2022/heartpython
Automatic Showers Bring May Flowers | Texas Instruments
...ems, pressure that is tapping a rapidly dwindling groundwater supply. With this in mind, and eager to learn more about the operation of our school’s aquaponic greenhouse, we leveraged the “Smart Water with TI-Innovator™” project to extend our students’ engineering skills and their appreciation of...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2022/smartwater
BestofChemistry
...e. Periodic table, periodicity, atom, atomic structure, atomic mass, atomic weight, atomic number, protons, neutrons, electrons, balancing chemical equations, bonding, chemical bonding, ionic compounds, ionic bonding, intermolecular forces, Electron configurations BestofChemistry website...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/bestofchemistry
Going Back to School With Stations
...nt serves as an excellent tool for students to reference throughout the year. Scavenger hunt for the TI-84 Plus CE Python. “Syllabus Quiz” station Students explore the class syllabus, and discover classroom procedures, routines, etc. Students will then complete a Google form qu...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/backtoschool_stations
Gas Lab
... On day two and three they practice the lab. On day four we discuss the lab and all the calculations. On day 5 students team up and complete a lab quiz. Their instructor fills their balloon with an unknown pure gas from a storage tank. Students are awarded points based on how close they repor...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/gas-lab
5 Teacher Tips for Classroom Management | Texas Instruments
...start? That’s why we asked our teacher community to share their tips for managing a classroom. Here are the top five approaches, featuring a few unique styles and techniques, they shared for managing a math classroom. 1. Relationship building and engagement Hands down, the most popular...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2023/5-teacher-tips-classroom-management
Get Students Excited About Linear Equations | Texas Instruments
...to create and do hands-on projects with his students. Learn through playing — build a slide whistle to examine linear equations Play … create … try something different! If you do that, you will sometimes stumble into/ onto something that you can use to engage your ...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2023/get-students-excited-about-linear-equations
Making Hay While the Sun Shines & Not Losing It in the Rain (The Geometry of the Big Round Bale)
This activity explores the volume of the hay bale and the percent of loss as the radius of the bale decreases. The extension collects data from the constructed cylinder in a spreadsheet and graphs it. The graphs are modeled with quadratic functions and transformations of quadratic functions can...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/making-hay-while-the-sun-shines--not-losing-it-in-the-rain--the-geometry-of-the-big-round-bale
Simple Calculator Tips for Algebra 2 | Texas Instruments
... Algebra 1 calculator functions for students with rusty memories.) There’s always more to learn with this calculator, so let’s get started! Degree vs. Radian Mode Find a Logarithm With Any Base Using Y-Vars Natural Log and e Imaginary Numbers Transformation App 1. Degree v...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2024/simple-easy-calculator-tips-algebra2-concepts
Linear Regression: Wing Span/Height
Students take measurements of individual's wing span and height and create a coordinate graph. The activity should include at least three different grade levels. Students submit an equation through "Activity Center" and the class compares the different equations.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/linear-regression-wing-spanheight
Chi-Squared Tests
In this activity, students will look at a problem situation that involves categorical data and will determine which is the appropriate chi-square test to use: the chi-squared goodness of fit or the chi-squared two-way test.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/chisquare-distributions
AP® Precalculus Resources Teachers Love | Texas Instruments
...hematical principals and the technology knowledge needed for exam success. Technology plays an important role in this new course, as its use is required on parts of the exam. To help in your transition to teaching this new AP® course, I am covering: The AP® Precalculus course goals and...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2024/ap-precalculus-resources-teachers-will-love
TI Calculators + Chromebook™ Computers = A Powerful Combo for Math Class
... on their device directly back with you. For example, on a Google Slides™ web-based presentation program slide containing a task, some instruction or questions, students can work through their exploration on their calculator, and then capture and add a screenshot of their exploration directly bac...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/ti_calculators_and_chromebooks
Leveling the Math Playing Field
...ntaged students who lack computers and internet connectivity and are now falling even further behind. In this era of accountability, long-standing inequities are being exposed, and they demand our attention — now. Arbitrary circumstances into which kids are born — such as their race, ethnicity, ...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/levelplayingfield
Top 3 Halloween-Themed Classroom Activities
...of the brain impacted by the zombie virus. If you want to keep the zombie fun going for a full week of Halloween-themed lessons, download the sequel activity (available for TI-Nspire™ CX technology). Students will dive deeper into science concepts by exploring chemistry and life sciences pr...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/halloween