STEM Behind Sports - Field Goal for the WIN!
...c. Press [2nd] [mode] (quit). Then run the program again but this time select Option 3 (Custom distance and kick). Use: Length of kick (Yards): 50 press [ENTER] Angle of kick (DEG): ...https://education.ti.com/en/activities/stem/stem-behind-sports/field-goal
STEM Behind Health - Beta Cells and Box Plots
...but there is no cure. Yet. Simulating the methods the Sanford researchers follow, students test each of two hypothetical drugs using different wavelengths to fluorescently label beta cells then count the ones that are replicating. TI-Nspire™ technology’s Lists & Spreadsheet and Data & Statistics ...https://education.ti.com/en/activities/stem/stem-behind-health/diabetes-research
Statistics & Probability
... and are used to indicate some feature of qualitative data. Sample Assessment The graph below displays the heights of cherry trees in a park in Washington DC. The first bin width is [60,65). Height of Cherry Trees Which interval contains the median height of the cherry trees? Answer: [75, 80) U...https://education.ti.com/en/building-concepts/activities/statistics
Ghost: STEM Behind Hollywood
...igh school physics curricula, Haunted! Or Hoax? engages students in explorations of: Concepts in electromagnetism The relationship of wavelength and frequency Practical applications of electromagnetic principles STEM and the Ghost of Deadman's Curve Download this free ac...https://education.ti.com/en/activities/stem/stem-behind-hollywood/ghost
Ratios Within and Between Scaled Shapes
... DOC TNS Lesson Snapshot Students should recognize that lengths scale by a linear scale factor, but areas scale by the square of the scale factor that relates the lengths (if the area is measured in the uni...https://education.ti.com/en/building-concepts/activities/ratios/sequence1/ratios-within-and-between-scaled-shapes
Solving Proportions
... note the advantages and disadvantages of using the various techniques. Sample Assessment A board is cut into two pieces in a ratio of 4:5. If the length of the board is 36 inches, how long is each piece? Answer: 16 inches and 20 inches Understanding Proportions are tools for solving a ...https://education.ti.com/en/building-concepts/activities/ratios/sequence1/solving-proportions
Building Concepts Math Activities | Texas Instruments
... Lesson Snapshot Fractions use two symbols to describe this new kind of number: the fraction (a/b) on a number line is a lengths of (1/b), where b indicates the number of equal partitions between 0 and 1. What to look for Students will learn that the denominator indicate...https://education.ti.com/en/building-concepts/activities
Why Random Samples
... to look for It is worthwhile to discuss how biases might impact a judgment sample. For example, it is much easier to overlook the small segments (length 1 for example) than it is to overlook the larger segments. Sample Assessment Which of the following is a true statement about a random sample o...https://education.ti.com/en/building-concepts/activities/statistics/sequence1/why-random-samples
Brendan Kelly Publishing
Brendan Kelly Publishing global website Brendan Kelly Publishing works with prominent authors who simplify complex ideas in a clear and entertaining style. BKP currently publishes a comprehens...https://education.ti.com/en/activities/publisher-connections/brendan_kelly_publishing
Getting started on TI technology | TI-84 Plus CE Python
... operating system (OS). This quick how-to video walks you through the steps to check if you have the most recent OS update. Download PDF ---> o2Vd7HiwW7c Check your operating system version Find out how to download and install the latest OS update for your TI-84 Plus CE Python. ...https://education.ti.com/en/resources/getting-started-on-ti-technology/ti-84-plus-ce-python
Modeling Linear Relationships
Modeling Linear Relationships website In this lesson, students investigate patterns of association in bivariate data looking for direction, strength, and form of the relationship between ...https://education.ti.com/en/building-concepts/activities/statistics/sequence1/modeling-linear-relationships
Introduction to Histograms
... and are used to indicate some feature of qualitative data. Sample Assessment The graph below displays the heights of cherry trees in a park in Washington DC. The first bin width is [60,65). Height of Cherry Trees Which interval contains the median height of the cherry trees? Answer: [75, 80) U...https://education.ti.com/en/building-concepts/activities/statistics/sequence1/introduction-to-histograms
Choosing Random Samples
Choosing Random Samples website In this lesson, students will explore different methods of generating random samples from a population of interest. 409869 Choosing Random Samples Planni...https://education.ti.com/en/building-concepts/activities/statistics/sequence1/choosing-random-samples
STEMnauts
...se DNA strands to RNA, and then to a simple protein. Use the first letter for each amino acid to spell out the answer to this challenge. DNA Strand 1 GTT-ATA-TAC-GCA-CTT-AGC DNA Strand 2 CAA-TAT-ATG-CGT-GAA-TCG mRNA codons____-____-____-____-_____-____ Amino Acid _________-__________-_________-__...https://education.ti.com/en/activities/stem/stem-behind-nasa/stemnauts
Building Concepts Fraction Practice | Texas Instruments
... Lesson Snapshot Fractions use two symbols to describe this new kind of number: the fraction (a/b) on a number line is a lengths of (1/b), where b indicates the number of equal partitions between 0 and 1. What to look for Students will learn that the denominator indicate...https://education.ti.com/en/building-concepts/activities/fractions
Comparing Units
...nts understand that fractions do not necessarily come from the same whole, which can make a difference in what two fractions represent in terms of length or area. Vocabulary scalar multiple This lesson helps students to understand that the size of a fraction will vary with the scale us...https://education.ti.com/en/building-concepts/activities/fractions/sequence-1/comparing-units
Fractions and Unit Squares - Texas Instruments
...t to (4/12). Answer: (1/3), (2/6), (3/9), … Understanding A unit on a number line can be related to a unit square with sides the same length as the unit on a corresponding number line. What are the students doing? As students work with or observe the manipulation of the unit square, ...https://education.ti.com/en/building-concepts/activities/fractions/sequence-1/fractions-and-unit-squares
References by Texas Instruments - US and Canada
...rstanding of mathematics - an investigation into the use of TI-Nspire in Scottish secondary schools. Aberdeen, Scotland, University of Aberdeen. Ellington, A. J. (2003). "A meta-analysis of the effects of calculators on students' achievement and attitude levels in precollege mathematics classes."...https://education.ti.com/en/resources/funding-and-research/research/research_bibliography
Effect size by Texas Instruments
Effect size Effect size Effect size by Texas Instruments global website Effect size is an index that allows estimation of strength of an effect across studies which use different measures. It is based on ...https://education.ti.com/en/resources/funding-and-research/research/research_effectsize
Learning Gains from Teaching with Graphing Calculators
...izes were: Operational Skills g=.32 Computational Skills g=.43 Problem Solving g=.22 Attitude towards math g=.32 Reference: (Ellington 2003) Empirical Education, Inc. A meta-analysis of 6 high-quality studies showed an (effect size) due to graphing calculator use of .85. Refer...https://education.ti.com/en/resources/funding-and-research/research/research_highqualityteaching
Teaching and Learning with Graphing Calculators
...g algebra problems in applied contexts and interpreting graphs. "Students' operational skills and problem-solving skills improved." Reference:(Ellington 2003) SRI International A discussion of current research "best evidence" concluded that students who have been taught effectively with graph...https://education.ti.com/en/resources/funding-and-research/research/research_teachingandlearning
BC
...sponse question BC1 involves a graphical stem, and the problems discussed in this video involve the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, net area, arc length and the Intermediate Value Theorem. Watch Video 2020 AP® Calculus BC1 Solutions, Concepts and Scoring Guidelines: Parts F–H ...https://education.ti.com/en/resources/ap-calculus/series-and-improper-integrals
Python coding activities: Programming With Lists | Texas Instruments
... might this command return: len(mylist) ? Let’s test it out and see. It returns a 4. What does the len() command do? It returns the dimension or length of the array — the number of elements in the array. This will be a helpful command for us to use in many programs. We’ve been exploring some ...https://education.ti.com/en/resources/computer-science-foundations/programming-with-lists
AB
...sponse question BC1 involves a graphical stem, and the problems discussed in this video involve the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, net area, arc length and the Intermediate Value Theorem. Watch Video 2020 AP® Calculus BC1 Solutions, Concepts and Scoring Guidelines: Parts F–H ...https://education.ti.com/en/resources/ap-calculus/taylor-polynomials-power-series
Ratios & Proportions
... note the advantages and disadvantages of using the various techniques. Sample Assessment A board is cut into two pieces in a ratio of 4:5. If the length of the board is 36 inches, how long is each piece? Answer: 16 inches and 20 inches Understanding Proportions are tools for solving a ...https://education.ti.com/en/building-concepts/activities/ratios