Comparing Units
...re the file using different sized wholes and fractions. Encourage students to explain their reasoning for each of. their answers. Sample Assessment Petre had (1/3) of a 6-inch long candy bar and Sande had (1/2) of 4-inch candy bar. Who had the most candy? Answer: Petre had 2 inches of his bar bec...https://education.ti.com/en/building-concepts/activities/fractions/sequence-1/comparing-units
What is an Equation?
...tween an expression and an equation. They recognize that solutions to an equation are the replacement values for the variable that make the equation true. Vocabulary expression equation variable solution In this lesson students investigate expressions and equations to develop what i...https://education.ti.com/en/building-concepts/activities/expressions/sequence1/what-is-an-equation
What is an Exponent?
...in a variety of situations to make sense of the computations: ab, (a*c)b, abc and in particular, allows students to investigate whether exponents “distribute” over operations other than multiplication. What to look for Common misconceptions include not understanding which element in the expressio...https://education.ti.com/en/building-concepts/activities/expressions/sequence1/what-is-an-exponent
Fractions as Division
... PDF DOC TNS Lesson Snapshot The file illustrates two different approaches to thinking about this relationship between fractions and division. Be sure students can explain both methods. What...https://education.ti.com/en/building-concepts/activities/fractions/sequence-1/fractions-as-division
Building a Table of Ratios
Building a Table of Ratios website Students generate equivalent ratios in a table, where values in each row of the table are a multiple of the values in the original ratio and that the en...https://education.ti.com/en/building-concepts/activities/ratios/sequence1/building-a-table-of-ratios
Solving Equations
Solving Equations website In this lesson students draw upon tools learned in previous work and focus on making strategic choices in solving linear equations. 439874 Solving Equations P...https://education.ti.com/en/building-concepts/activities/expressions/sequence1/solving-equations
Building Expressions
...ts should identify equivalent expressions and explain why they are equivalent using properties of multiplication and addition. They use a variety of strategies, including rewriting an expression and properties of operations, to develop equivalent expressions. Vocabulary expression variable consta...https://education.ti.com/en/building-concepts/activities/expressions/sequence1/building-expressions
research-program
research-program global website Research at Texas Instruments About TI's Research Program Texas Instruments uses extensive research to help improve mathematics and science education. For more than 20 ye...https://education.ti.com/en/resources/funding-and-research/research/research-program
What's a Solution to a System of Equations?
What's a Solution to a System of Equations? website In this lesson students are introduced to a system of linear equations in two variables and find solutions using balances. Then student...https://education.ti.com/en/building-concepts/activities/expressions/sequence1/what-is-a-solution-to-a-system-of-equations
Visualizing Systems of Linear Equations
... Lesson Snapshot Students understand how mapping balanced mobiles to a system of equations provides a foundation for reasoning about strategies for solving systems of equations. What to look for Some students may reason about the numerical value for each expression in an equa...https://education.ti.com/en/building-concepts/activities/expressions/sequence1/visualizing-systems-of-linear-equations
Moving from Proportional Relationships to Linear Equations
...g and Resources Objective Students should be able to connect the unit rate in a proportional relationship to the slope of its graph using similar triangles, and connect the equation for a proportional relationship, \(y = mx\), to the equation for a line, \(y = mx+b\). Vocabulary proportiona...https://education.ti.com/en/building-concepts/activities/expressions/sequence1/proportional-relationships-to-linear-equations
Adding Fractions with Unlike Denominators
Adding Fractions with Unlike Denominators website This lesson uses unit squares to help students investigate addition and subtraction of fractions with unlike denominators. 393720 Adding ...https://education.ti.com/en/building-concepts/activities/fractions/sequence-1/adding-fractions-with-unlike-denominators
Units Other Than a Unit Square
...s Students understand that fractions can only be compared if they refer to the same whole. They also recognize that fractions can only be added or subtracted if they refer to the same whole. Vocabulary unit fraction equivalent fraction This lesson helps students to understand the imp...https://education.ti.com/en/building-concepts/activities/fractions/sequence-1/units-other-than-a-unit-square
Multiplying Fractions by a Whole Number
...ind the product of two numbers, then have them find an equivalent fraction for the product. Sample Assessment Insert values into the blanks to make a true statement (a number may be used more than once). 3, 5, 6, 8, 2, 10, 12 Possible answer: 5(3/10) = (3/2) Understanding Multipl...https://education.ti.com/en/building-concepts/activities/fractions/sequence-1/multiplying-fractions-by-a-whole-number
Equations and Operations
Equations and Operations website In this lesson students investigate the relationship between the solution to an equation and the solution to a new equation formed by adding, subtracting,...https://education.ti.com/en/building-concepts/activities/expressions/sequence1/equations-and-operations
Solving Systems of Equations Algebraically
... DOC TNS Lesson Snapshot Students understand that the initial strategic goal in solving systems of linear equations is to produce a single linear equation in one variable that can be solved and used for substit...https://education.ti.com/en/building-concepts/activities/expressions/sequence1/solving-systems-of-equations-algebraically
Building Expressions in Two Variables
...ivalent expressions using the properties of multiplication and addition. Students are able to build more complex expressions for the purpose of demonstrating expressions of the second and third degree. 439865 Building Expressions in Two Variables Planning and Resources Objectives Students...https://education.ti.com/en/building-concepts/activities/expressions/sequence1/building-expressions-in-two-variables
Visualizing Linear Expressions
Visualizing Linear Expressions website In this lesson students will use the distributive property to rewrite expressions for a given context in order to make connections between the scena...https://education.ti.com/en/building-concepts/activities/expressions/sequence1/visualizing-linear-expressions
research-notes
...a Precalculus class, the device played an important, mediating role in the progressive evolution of mathematical thought, from the concrete to the abstract, or from material to theoretical knowledge. This study provides a detailed account of how deep conceptual understanding can build through use...https://education.ti.com/en/resources/funding-and-research/research/research-notes
Navigating Equity and Access for Higher Education as presented by Dr. Cathy Moak Ph.D.
...h.D., Project Manager for Professional Development at The University of Texas at Austin. Moak shared how UT GEAR UP is working together with grant districts and partners to: Address the inequities in college access Increase expectations for all students Expand opportunities for ad...https://education.ti.com/en/resources/funding-and-research/partners/ti-talks/cathy-moak
Leveraging ESSER and Other Public Funding To Support After-School Programs and Address Career and Workforce Readiness
...dent and Chief Executive Officer of the National AfterSchool Association. Warner discussed: The landscape of after-school programs around the country How these programs support career and workforce readiness Leveraging public funding to support expanding programs Please find slide...https://education.ti.com/en/resources/funding-and-research/partners/ti-talks/gina-warner
Leveraging Stimulus Funding To Move K–12 and After-School STEM Initiatives Forward as presented by Elizabeth Evans
...ester, New York Evans is a Senior Grants Development Consultant for Grants Office, LLC and manages the education team. She supports local school districts, colleges and universities, workforce training entities, and nonprofit organizations to find and apply for relevant grant funding opportunit...https://education.ti.com/en/resources/funding-and-research/partners/ti-talks/june-event-elizabeth-evans
Digital mood ring python | Planning
...’ll find everything you need, including: A list of the technology and supplies required for the project How to borrow or purchase Texas Instruments (TI) technology Links to all project videos and downloadable files A template you can download to create a promotional flyer ...https://education.ti.com/en/resources/stem/projects/digital-mood-ring-python/planning
Digital mood ring python | Videos
... Quick Part 1 : Exploring the science of color Coding Challenge 1: Getting Started Using the Color LED The color LED is controlled with the statement “color.rgb” for red value, green value and blue value. Full Coding Challenge 1: Getting Started Using...https://education.ti.com/en/resources/stem/projects/digital-mood-ring-python/videos
Digital mood ring python | Assignments
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