Hit a high note exploring the math behind music
...itch). That’s why a guitar players hands get really close together when the pitch is really high. Pythagoras also discovered that notes of certain frequencies sound better in combination with frequencies that are proportional to that note. For example, notes that are of a ratio of 2:3 such as a n...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/november/math-behind-music
Meet TI Teacher of the Month: Katie England
... a teacher? I think it was an ingrained trait in me. I had other family members that were teachers, so it always felt natural to me to be a leader, a questioner and a teacher toward others — it’s all a part of my personality. I also had some great middle school teachers that really inspired me, b...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/november/teacher-of-the-month
5 Teachers You Should Be Following on Instagram Right Now
Instagram is quickly becoming one of the world’s most popular virtual teacher lounges. Not only is this social media site a hotbed of perfectly proportioned photos, but it also has great ideas, content and classroom inspiration for teachers. From funny facts about teachers’ daily routines to mo...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/november/5-teachers-to-follow-on-instagram
Meet TI Teacher of the Month: Ellen Browne
... TI technology do you use in the classroom and how do you use it? I love using the TI-Nspire CX Navigator System in my class because I can send out a quick poll to figure out where my students are throughout each class and adjust as needed. We also use the TI-Nspire CX handheld, the TI-Innovator ...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/march/teacherofthemonth
Who knew math had moves?
...e them. MaKenzie Kennedy, who can be seen dancing along with her team’s Rover, said her math skills were a big help. “You have to know your angles, degrees, how far you want to move up, how far you want to move backward," she said. Students at Reagan High School in San Antonio face-off in Rover...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/march/rockinwithrover
5 Engineering Projects You Can Do in Your Science Class
...ned by a mechanical engineer. Mechanical engineering is also among the oldest of the engineering disciplines and has a rich history. This activity requires your students to use mechanical engineering skills to rescue a deep ocean rover from the murky sea floor. Link to Activity Bring awareness ...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/february/engineerscience
Have You Heard About a Mixed Six Task? | Texas Instruments
...ixed Six activities. I was instantly intrigued by this concept. A Mixed Six is basically a mathematical task design using Pointon’s and Sangwin’s question taxonomy to develop thinking skills. I did a little research, and I was excited to see that much of the discussion and research was center...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2022/mixed-six-task
Celebrate Mathematics Awareness Month
...ins and ranges. For more information, download the Teacher Notes (pdf). You can view and download the full TI-Nspire activity on our website. 4: Quadratic Functions and Stopping Distance Comparing stopping distance under normal conditions vs. wet weather or when talking on a cell phone provi...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/april/mathawarenessmonth
What to Do Instead of a Traditional Final Exam
...ead of the math department. All of us in the math department were giving pretty traditional final exams — a mix of multiple-choice and short-response questions make up a typical mathematics exam. Our innovative geometry teacher, Ms. Herr, has recently decided to branch out. Birdhouse Project W...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/december/instead-of-a-traditional-final-exam
Nothing Says “I Love You” Like an Absolute Value Graph ❤ by @TICalculators
...alculator on — duh! Next, press y= to put you in the right mood mode 😀. Then, press the math key and arrow over to NUM and select 1:abs(. Enter the equation |2X|-8 to start transforming your TI calculator into a virtual love note. Press the graph key to check out what we see. Want to change the ...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/create-math-valentines
Fall in Love with Polar Graphs: Top 4 Ways to Turn Heads with the TI-84 Plus
... θmax = 3π/2. Then, press the zoom key and either press 0 or arrow down to ZoomFIT. Talk about a passionate polar graph! These 4 polar graphs are a great way to have a little flirtatious fun in your Pre-Calculus or Calculus class this Valentine’s Day. In honor of Valentine’s Day, we teach you...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/february/polargraphlove
Robotics for the 21st Century | Texas Instruments
...se robots in their classrooms. My hope with this blog is to share how robots can increase understanding and engagement in your classroom. If you have questions or comments, feel free to contact me via the information at the end of the article. Let’s take a look at seven ways educators are using...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2022/roboticsweek2022
Summer of STEM: Breaking Board Paradox
...ge surface area for the air above it to push down on the paper – and by extension, onto the stick. A 3’ x 3’ piece of paper across the stick is equivalent to roughly 19,000 pounds of pressure. Below, see a video of this experiment and others in action: Use this STEM experiment to take yo...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/june/breakingboard
AP® Statistics: 6 Math Functions You Must Know for the TI-84 Plus
... a graph. In this post, I have compiled a list of 6 of the most important statistics features to know for the TI-84 Plus CE Graphing Calculator. 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/2018/april/apstats
Meet TI Teacher of the Month: Daniel Wilkie
...e a decent teacher. What do you love most about teaching? I love that there are so many different ways to answer a problem. I can give my students a question and I will get five different ways on how to get to that solution. "Some people might think there's only a right answer or a wrong answe...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/april/teacherofthemonth
Get Out and #SpreadMathLove
Whether you’re ready to dive into outdoor activities or just want to dip your toes in the water, geocaching is a great, safe way to spring into this post-quarantine summer. If you’re not familiar with geocaching, it’s essentially the world’s largest, constantly running treasure hunt. To play,...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/geocaching
Let’s Get Back to the Basics
... family of graphing calculators. Download the calculator printout and answer key here. In the Back to the Basics Calculator Activity, students are required to challenge themselves with high-level problem-solving by graphing functions and equations, interpreting tables of values and evaluating ex...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/backtothebasicsactivity
Engage Students With This Real-World Earth Day Activity
How many straws are used in the U.S. every day? If they were connected, would they wrap around the Earth at the equator? If so, how many times? In one year, would the length of straws reach the moon? What is the volume of this plastic for one year? How deep would it be on a football field? The a...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/earthday
ICYMI: Top 10 Webinars of 2019
...range of functions in this second session of our “Algebra Through Calculus” series. Algebra Through Calculus: Seeing Structure in Expressions and Equations Hosted by Janice Mitchener and Dennis Wilson In this webinar, AP® Calculus Readers discuss seeing structure in expressions and equations...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2019webinars
A case for handheld graphing calculators
...lege – from geometry and statistics to physics and chemistry. Students also use our calculators to learn the basics of coding, a skill most experts agree is essential for tomorrow’s workforce. As the education landscape changes, we are evolving with new products, lessons and training to support ...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2017/may/why-graphing-calculators-add-up
Can You Solve a Trig Equation?
...s will practice how to solve equations involving trigonometric functions within a finite interval. Starting with basic two-step equations and then progressing to equations involving the use of trigonometric identities, students will review how to solve these equations both analytically and graphi...https://education.ti.com/en/ib/activities/applications-interpretation/84-can-you-solve-a-trig-equation
Chi-Square Test
... test to use for a given situation: Goodness of Fit Test, Test of Independence, or Test of Homogeneity. Students will learn how to calculate the degrees of freedom for each type of chi-squared test. Students will interpret the results of a chi-square test. Students will reason abstractly...https://education.ti.com/en/ib/activities/applications-interpretation/84-chi-square-tests
Can You Solve a Trig Equation?
...s will practice how to solve equations involving trigonometric functions within a finite interval. Starting with basic two-step equations and then progressing to equations involving the use of trigonometric identities, students will review how to solve these equations both analytically and graphi...https://education.ti.com/en/ib/activities/applications-interpretation/nspire-can-you-solve-a-trig-equation
AP® Calculus Resources
... Title In this activity, students will differentiate between 2D and 3D polygons and shapes. 2D or Not 2D, That is the Question In this activity, students will be finding both the Surface Area and Volume of several 3D objects. 3D Surface Area ...https://education.ti.com/en/ib/activities
The t Test | TI-83 Plus and TI-84 Plus family | Stats & Probability
...is a one-tailed or a two-tailed test. Using the handheld, students will find the t-value and p-value for a 2 sample t-test at the 5% significance level. Write down the conclusion to the test. Downloads ZIP t Test.ZIP PDF Student Activit...https://education.ti.com/en/ib/activities/applications-interpretation/84-the-t-test