A case for handheld graphing calculators
...s “Googling” for the correct answer, it’s also about them taking pictures of test questions or sharing answers via text. Studies show teachers aren’t comfortable letting students use their mobile devices on an exam, citing test security as their number one concern. Internet access on personal dev...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2017/may/why-graphing-calculators-add-up
Engineers who code
TIers who code: TI engineers share how they learned to code on their TI calculator Did you know in just 10 minutes, you can learn to code? Coding is more than just a computer language; it requires the same problem solving and curiosity needed for STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathem...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2017/april/engineers-who-code
Top 6 calculator functions to know for AP® Statistics | TI
...izz. About the author: Curtis Brown taught mathematics and AP® Statistics for several years and is currently the Math Segment Manager at Texas Instruments. In this role, he has led many content development projects including the "Math in Motion" series. Brown has always found joy in explor...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2024/top-6-calculator-functions-ap-statistics
Meet TI Teacher of the Month: Tim Collier
...ary in order to help them understand. I believe that through the process of explaining their current understanding of the problem, they gain a better insight into how to actually complete it. To sum it up, I try to routinely practice one key component with my students: patience. We’re celebratin...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2019/february/teacherofthemonth
Graphing Calculators Are Now Approved for the AP® Biology Exam, but What Else Can I Do With Them?
...at a few of the Science Practices for AP® science courses as published by the College Board®. Within each practice, there are examples of how a Texas Instruments (TI) graphing calculator can help students achieve the outcomes outlined. Science Practice: The student can use representations and mod...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2019/april/graphingcalculatorsapproved
Meet TI Teacher of the Month: Stacy Thibodeaux
...stry TEACHES WHERE: Southside High School in Youngsville, Louisiana TEACHING FOR HOW LONG: 18 years Stacy in her own words: Why did you become a teacher? In college, I was a pre-med major who wanted to be a doctor. My anatomy and physiology teacher suggested that I help tutor and even...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2019/april/teacherofthemonth
Building a Band With Famous Mathematicians
...intertwined — chords in all keys are numbered in a standard pattern, for instance — Sword went deeper into the topic by introducing an imaginary band comprised of historical mathematicians. Envision the Euclidean Fibonacci Pythagorean Sword-Play Band (or EFPSPB for short) … Pythagorean ratios not...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2019/june/music-in-math
Mission Celebration: Use Math to Mark the 50th Anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon Landing
...TEM principles that make space exploration possible. The challenges are organized in six categories, each containing questions and riddles of varying complexity, with points awarded based on the degree of difficulty. From cracking a code using TI’s basic programming language to calculating the tr...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2019/july/missioncelebration
Free Resources for AP® Calculus by @TICalculators
...anding needed for success on the exam and in further math courses. Former AP® Calculus Chief Reader Steve Kokoska and former AP® Calculus development committee member Tom Dick have partnered with Texas Instruments (TI) to make a set of resources geared to help you better prepare for teaching calc...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2019/january/free-resources-for-ap-calculus
Madness in March Underscores the “M” in STEM
...re are some facts around the opportunity to grow STEM talent. 1. Demand is high: STEM occupations are projected to grow by 9% from 2015 to 2024, compared to 6% growth for non-STEM occupations (“STEM Jobs: 2017 Update,” U.S. Department of Commerce) STEM workers command higher wages, earni...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2019/mathmadness
Meet TI Teacher of the Month: Lisa Goddard
...y and STEM TEACHES WHERE: Wilburton High School, southeastern Oklahoma TEACHING FOR HOW LONG: 10 years Lisa in her own words: Why did you become a teacher? Growing up, I always wanted to help teach others. Whether this was through tutoring or coaching swim lessons, it has always felt na...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2019/march/teacherofthemonth
Solution 10619: Difficulties Running Third-Party Developed Programs on Texas Instruments Graphing Calculators.
...sing parenthesis [)] followed by [ENTER] Please Note: If the program does not run, make sure that the operating system version on your calculator is compatible with the program. Some assembly language programs require specific versions of the calculator operating system. Please consult the progr...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/ti-83-84-plus-family/troubleshooting-messages-unexpected-results/10619
Solution 25970: Engraving Texas Instruments Basic, Elementary, Scientific, Financial, and Graphing Calculators.
...| TI-83 Plus and TI-84 Plus family of products Knowledge Base Knowledge Base Search Does Texas Instruments recommended engraving TI basic, elementary, scientific, financial, and graphing calculators? Texas Instruments does not recommend engraving any of ...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/ti-83-84-plus-family/general-information/25970
Solution 20169: TI-Nspire™ Computer Link Software and USB Hub Compatibility
...ducts Knowledge Base Knowledge Base Search Is TI-Nspire Computer Link software compatible with USB Hubs? At this time, Texas Instruments will not support a TI-Nspire family handheld connected to a computer via a USB hub. TI-Nspire Family handhelds will need to be connecte...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/ti-nspire-family/general-information/20169
Solution 24651: Graphing a Categorical List Using the TI-Nspire™ Family Handheld and Computer Software.
... Home | TI-Nspire™ family of products Knowledge Base Knowledge Base Search How can I graph a categorical list instead of a numerical list using the TI-Nspire family handheld and computer software To graph a categorical list, follow the example below to gr...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/ti-nspire-family/product-usage/24651
Solution 12633: Purchasing Replacement Parts and Accessories From Texas Instruments.
...tivity cables, and accessories are available for purchase from the TI-Online Store. Guidebooks are also available electronically on the education.ti.com website. Replacement parts and accessories can also be purchased by calling TI-Cares and using a major credit card. Solution 12633: Purchasin...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/ti-83-84-plus-family/purchase-check-order-status/12633
Solution 21049: Entering and Computing Fractions on the TI-83 Plus.
...owledge Base Search How do I enter and compute fraction problems on the TI-83 Plus? The TI-83 Plus does not have a specific fraction key and instead uses the division key [/] combined with the >Frac command. Example: (5 8/13) / (9/23) • Press [(] [5] [+] [8] [/] [1] [3] [)] • Press [/] •...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/ti-83-84-plus-family/product-usage/21049
Solution 10376: Compatibility of the DataMate Program and the TI-82 Graphing Calculator.
...Mate program? The TI-82 can run parts of the DataMate program for the CBL 2. It is recommended that programs such as ChemBio, Physics, etc., are used instead since the DataMate program requires more memory than the TI-82 can use to run the program optimally.Please see the TI-82 guidebook for addi...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/other-graphing/general-information/10376
Outbreak!
Use the DATA GRAPHS WIZARD to learn about how disease is spread. Brainstorm ways in which people can help stop an outbreak of disease.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/outbreak_1
Outbreak!
In this activity, students simulate the spread of a virus. They produce a graph representing the spread and analyze the rates of change over time. Students compare how viral and bacterial infections spread in a population.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/outbreak
Molar Gas Lab
Students use stoichiometry to determine the mass of oxygen gas in a bottle. They may also check their answer against the amount of potassium chloride produced during the reaction.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/molar-gas-lab
Something's Fishy
In this activity, students examine the size, mass, and growth rates for three species of fish. They interpolate and extrapolate from best-fit models. Students compare the growth rates of endothermic and exothermic animals.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/somethings-fishy
Call it ...Dominant or Recessive
In this activity, students simulate a Punnett square of a cross between two heterozygous individuals and produce a histogram. They compare actual and expected results of genetic crosses.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/call-it----dominant-or-recessive
Growing Babies
In this activity, students observe and graph data about human fetal growth rates. Students build a regression model based on the data and compare values with those of other mammals. They also compare the data to non-mammal species.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/growing-babies
How Fast Are You?
Use the Data/Graphs Wizard tool in the SciTools App to compare the averages of four sets of data.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/how-fast-are-you