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...n Core Topics in High School Mathematics with the TI-84 Plus Family Exploring Common Core Topics in Middle Grades Algebra with TI-Nspire™ Apps for iPad® Exploring Common Core Topics in Middle Grades Mathematics with TI-Nspire™ Technology Exploring Common Core T...https://education.ti.com/en/educators/district-school-leader-resources/onsite-workshops/listing
You Asked – TI Answered: Enabling Student Career Success Through Products Developed With and for Teachers
...to update our products to meet the needs of the classroom by adding features that support learning under new standards. Each new product or feature requires extensive research and feedback from teachers. We have to be certain that we think of everything when designing technology for the classroom...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2017/june/products-with-a-purpose
Five Tips for High School STEM Camps
...nts a problem: How can people living in this community with no running water design a system to irrigate plants efficiently and effectively? The newspaper article was our “hook” – the real-world problem, the reason – to compel students to find a solution. It also offered some background informati...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2017/june/five-tips-for-high-school-stem-camps
Behind the Scenes of TI Codes
... no computer programming experience going into teaching high school mathematics in 1970. Some students in my classes were bringing in long sheets of paper with computer printouts and I was intrigued with what I saw, so I dipped my toe into the computer world using acoustic modems, paper tapes and...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/behindthescenes
Hands-on STEM activities in honor of Jack Kilby
...a zombie brain to test a hypothesis for counter-attacking the zombie contagion. Download the lesson here. Ever wondered what you would do in a zombie apocalypse? Most of us would grab our family and survival kits and run to safety. However, would any of us think about using science to create a va...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2016/september/kilby-day
Build It With TI: Science Olympiad
...or When designing your sensor, think about the materials you’ll need. You’ll need a TI handheld such as a TI-Nspire™ CX II or TI-84 Plus CE Python graphing calculator or a computer. A microcontroller device, such as a TI-Innovator™ Hub, micro:bit, Arduino or Raspberry Pi, is also required. Make ...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/scienceolympiadresource
Have an AWEsum Fibonacci Day!
...ound that it is good for us! Eight reasons why awe makes your life better In this article by Summer Allen, research suggests that awe can make you happier, healthier, humbler and more connected to the people around you. Now imagine an encounter with mathematics that left you awestruck. For te...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/fibonacciday
Meet the BAMFFs, Best Awesome Mathematical Friends Forever, Who are Spreading Math Love
...st four years and coach the math team together. They refer to one another as BAMFFs, best awesome mathematical friends forever. Ms. Meinke teaches AP Calculus AB, and Mr. O teaches AP Calculus BC. They have the chance to collaborate often, practice vertical alignment and disagree on notation. ...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/mathbesties
Leveraging CAS to Explore and Teach Mathematics
... to find one that doesn't!) I'll be the first to admit that I wasn't sure I was a “CAS fan” when first introduced to it. I didn't necessarily want my AP® Calculus students to find derivatives, or my algebra students to solve equations simply by pushing buttons. Thankfully over time, my vision for...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/leveragecas
Top 3 Halloween-Themed Classroom Activities
...d are walking and the infection is spreading Teachers and students can agree science and math are a lot more engaging when it’s all about the zombie apocalypse — and this popular activity is a sure bet to be a class favorite. With just a little planning, teachers can even take the ideas provided...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/halloween
TI Codes Contest Winners Revealed
...ng and inventive solutions. We are excited to introduce you to the winners of the contest. Each member of the following teams will receive a TI graphing calculator and TI’s calculator-controlled robotic vehicle, the TI-Innovator™ Rover. Their adult sponsor also wins a $250 gift card to help c...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/ticodeswinners
Celebrating Girl Scouts Day: Seeing Herself in STEM
...s Instruments engineer Education is critical to our future, our industry, and to the communities where we operate around the globe. Today’s world requires STEM aptitude, and like ACT and Girl Scouts, we’re hard at work to ensure all students are prepared. Barring cookies, nothing could be sweet...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/girl-scouts-day
Meet the Texas Calculus Teacher Who Won the Spread the Math Love Contest and a Trip to MIT
...his principal, family, students and fellow teachers that has was among the winners of the contest and will receive a brand new TI-Nspire™ CX II CAS graphing calculator, along with a trip to Boston to visit MIT. “It’s all been kind of a blur. One minute I was making copies for a quiz and the next ...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/sanantoniosurprise
Engage All Students With Questioning Strategies
... Students work together on an assignment with their calculators. Turn-and-talk Just as straightforward as it sounds, turn-and-talk happens immediately after “think time.” Not only do students collaborate about their ideas, but students who may need some help can talk to a peer t...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/questioningstrategies
To STEM and Beyond!
...ram. I was first introduced to TI technology for my chemistry classes as a data-collection solution and interactive simulation, so I knew about the graphing calculators and how they can be used with Vernier sensors. I was intrigued and followed up with training sponsored by TI on STEM in the clas...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/stemday
Test your math strength against former pro-football player, John Urschel
...rally interested in – and force students to explore the math behind them. John, who is currently pursuing his PhD in math at MIT, created each of the questions himself and wants to see students exercise their brains as they kick-off a new school year. John’s first problem looks for mathematics in...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/september/challenge
3 Fun Ways to Create Seating Charts
...m to sit next to. Following are some suggestions for making seating charts work in classrooms where students change each hour. Method 1: Note cards taped on desks This is my current favorite, even though it is a little time consuming. Print out your class rosters and create blank seating charts....https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/september/seating_charts
Puzzling Students to Push Their Understanding
...t Surfaces structure. We sent students to whiteboards in groups of three. They received questions like the following, on their TI-Nspire™ CX family graphing calculators. While it is not true for all Puzzle Problems, the problems we chose to begin this teaching have no “correct” answer. Thi...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2022/puzzleproblems
Tips for Transitioning to the TI-Nspire CX from the TI-84 Plus
...keys and access for symbols on the buttons marked π and ?!. Use the Scratchpad The Scratchpad is where you can perform calculations and create graphs quickly that you don’t intend to save. Rather than open a TI-Nspire document, you can simply use the Scratchpad. Turn on the TI-Nspire CX calculato...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/september/transitioning_to_the_ti-nspire
Top Tips for Tackling the SAT® with the TI-84 Plus CE
... allowed on the test; see the SAT® Calculator Policy webpage for the full list. The tips in this post focus on the TI-84 Plus CE model, but they are applicable to the entire TI-84 graphing calculator family. Be sure your calculator is fully charged or has fresh batteries for test day. And keep ...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/september/sat_tips_ti84
The Heartbeat of STEM
...n Heart Month! As an Advanced Placement biology teacher, I don’t always have the time to do as much STEM integration as I like. However, when the AP® exams are over, I utilize as many of the STEM projects as possible. “The Heart Project” is a favorite of mine to go more in depth about the cir...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2022/heartstem
TI STEM Camps Open Doors for Students | Texas Instruments
...t both these camps and how other educators could conduct similar camps with their students. Bishop shared some of her experiences with us in an email Q&A.* ...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2022/rural-ti-stem-camps-open-doors
Testing Tips: Using Calculators on Class Assessments
... students to work accurately and efficiently, make real-world connections and build understanding of math concepts and procedures. But no matter what level math you teach, there will always be some computational and graphing skill you will want students to know and be able to do without a calcula...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/november/calculators-on-class-assessments
Fireworks, Flags and the Fourth of July
...year, I wrote some Python lessons leading up to a “fireworks” display and a flag display for both the TI-Nspire™ CX II and the TI-84 Plus CE Python graphing calculators: Try the Fireworks activity shown above which is found in the recently added sections “Python Modules” o...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2022/julyfourth
Who knew math had moves?
...to code robots with calculators KSAT-TV (ABC): STEM High School Students Create Line Dancing Robotic Rovers WOAI-TV (NBC): Texas Instruments unveils first educational robot Get your hands on Rover: here Students face-off in Rover dance-off as part of a STEM day at schools across San Ant...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/march/rockinwithrover