Get Out and #SpreadMathLove
..., through some supercute exclusive trackables. These trackables are small tokens that come in five different, fun “math buddy” designs: Acutie on Duty Buddies² Infinitely in Love Irrational Love of Pi Far Out Fractals, Man So how can you play along? Simple! You’ll need to create...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/geocaching
Summer of STEM: Disappearing Cups
...to the acetone. How it works: Polystyrene is made up of monomers of styrene, an organic compound (C6H5CH=CH2). When polystyrene is being produced it exists in a liquid state (like a gooey, thick liquid). As polystyrene is produced, air is injected into the mixture creating small ba...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/july/disappearing_cups
Three Pawsitively Fun TI-Nspire Math Activities
We love our dogs! In fact, they motivated us to write a math few activities where dogs are the stars. Math doesn't have to be 'ruff' 😉. These engaging canine 'nspired lessons can be used in middle grades and Algebra 1. 1. Introduction to Rates In this TI-Nspire CX activity from the Building C...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/august/dog_blog
You only get one “first day of school” – use it wisely
... from 55 minutes to 25 minutes. What to do? Here are a few of my favorite tips to help make your first impression memorable. 1. Break the ice: Introduce yourself and make a connection with your students. Get to know each other with some questions like, “What’s a word that describes you, that st...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/august/firstday
Survey Says: Kids Like Math!
How many times have you heard someone say they’re not a “math person?” Probably more than you can count. Most of the time, it’s an adult saying this. It’s likely because their math education relied heavily on memorization to learn facts and procedures. Fortunately, that’s no longer true. Te...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/august/studentsurvey
#NCTMregionals Seattle 2018 Recap
...lenge. Best part: no coding experience needed! Technology: TI-84 Plus CE graphing calculator; TI-Innovator™ Rover Link to presentation Promoting Productive Struggle in the Math Classroom Effective teaching of mathematics consistently provides students with opportunities and supports to engage i...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/december/nctm-seattle
5 Tips for a Healthy, Happy Exam Week | Texas Instruments
..., right? And our brains live in our bodies.” Below, Vakharia talks through some tips and habits you can practice to keep your brain healthy and happy during exam week. Watch her full takeover on our Instagram Story. Anxiety Tip #1: Start a Freak-Out Journal It’s so easy to feel like there are a m...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/december/5-tips-for-a-healthy-happy-exam-week
AP® Precalculus Resources Teachers Love | Texas Instruments
...Calculus AB/BC in high school. Expand opportunities for students to earn college credits. Prepare a pathway for more students into STEM fields. During my training to become an AP® Precalculus consultant, many of the topics stood out as excellent preparation for both math and science courses...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2024/ap-precalculus-resources-teachers-will-love
Let’s Get Back to the Basics
...expressions. This activity is designed for algebra I and intended to be completed in one class period, but can be modified to fit your level or schedule. To prepare for this lesson, follow the steps below: Download the activity, and print the lesson on colored cardstock. Laminate the color...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/backtothebasicsactivity
Going Back to School With Stations
At the middle school and secondary levels, the first day of school typically consists of teachers introducing themselves, going over the syllabus and students completing get-to-know-you activities or ice breakers. I’ll admit, I have also used a similar format until I realized that this doesn’t sh...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/backtoschool_stations
Professional basketball star donates TI calculators to his former high school
Juniors at Riverside High School in Durham, North Carolina, will have new Texas Instruments graphing calculators for the ACT next week, thanks to former student and current professional basketball player, T.J. Warren. The 6-foot-8 forward for the Phoenix Suns returned to his hometown and high sc...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2017/february/tj-warren-donates
How a TI Calculator and a Few Special Teachers Added up to an Engineering Career at TI
...ly stands out is Shirley Pfingston, who taught logical reasoning to our fourth grade class in Orland Park, Illinois. Yep, that’s right, fourth grade! During this special weekly class, we solved riddles and played logic games. Little did I know then that what Ms. Pfingston presented as something o...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/eweek2021
The Long Road to My STEM Career
...nded in Alabama. Culturally, physically, psychologically, I could not have been further from home. But I stayed in Alabama to get my undergrad and graduate degrees in psychology. Then I went directly into a Ph.D. program in Texas in Quantitative Psychology. I’ve been working in psychometrics for ...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/adawoo
Using TI-Nspire™ Technology To Creatively Solve ACT® Math Problems
...learning more about both the TI-Nspire™ CX graphing calculator and the ACT® exam, check out the offerings in the Professional Development section of education.ti.com. ACT is a registered trademark of ACT, Inc., which does not endorse TI products. Policies subject to change. Visit www.act.org. ...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/actmathproblems
Engage Students With This Real-World Earth Day Activity
...te University for 39 years. As a T³™ National Instructor, Tom provides professional development internationally, and he serves as an advisor to TI product strategy and development. www.TomReardon.com How many plastic straws are used in the U.S. each day? The answer to this and other plastic wast...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/earthday
7 Reasons Why Python on the TI-Nspire™ CX II Graphing Calculator Is a Must-Have for Your Classroom
This month marks the release of the latest update for the TI-Nspire™ CX II family. This update (version 5.2) includes support for Python, a significant feature that strengthens the use of TI-Nspire™ CX II graphing calculators and software in math classes. Educators can now connect coding in ...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/7-reasons-why-python-is-a-must
How To Use the TI-84 Plus Family of Graphing Calculators To Succeed on the ACT®
Standardized tests have a way of asking questions that go past number crunching, and dive into the concepts. Often, these questions reveal misconceptions that students may have or just introduce a topic that the students haven’t really had a chance to explore. The fascinating part is that usual...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/digital-act-84
ICYMI: Top 10 Webinars of 2019
...r the math section of the ACT® test. Flipping for the Interactive Classroom Hosted by Audrey Cucci and JoAnn Miltenberg This session focuses on educational technology that motivates and encourages students to exceed their own expectations in the classroom. Making Mathematical Connections ...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2019webinars
A case for handheld graphing calculators
... these general-purpose devices have had mixed results. As a former math teacher, a parent of two teenagers, and someone with a front-row seat to the education technology business for the past 15 years, I can assure you that this important issue runs deeper than you realize. There is little debate...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2017/may/why-graphing-calculators-add-up
STEM Projects: Exploring the Heartbeat | Texas Instruments
Does your heart skip a beat when you think about STEM? If it doesn’t already, it will after you learn about “The Heart Project” from TI STEM resources, part of the series of “Design Smart Systems” projects. The Heart Project is a great way to introduce your students to coding while teachin...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2024/heartbeat-of-stem
Prime Summer Reading for Math Teachers | Texas Instruments
...Thinking Classroom for Different Settings” “Routines for Reasoning” and “Teaching for Thinking” “Beyond the Bake Sale” “STEM Education NOW” “The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks” “The Ghost Map” Books for math students: “Sir Cumference Series”...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2024/summer-reading-for-math-teachers
Best of Biology
...he Building and Interpreting Graphs activity. 2. Cells: Cell Size and Transport — Cell Structure and Function This lesson is great for introducing the concepts of animal and plant cells, as well as organelles. The colorful animations and interactivity make exploring cells fun and engagi...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/bestofbiology
Top 6 calculator functions to know for AP® Statistics | TI
...ant statistics features to know for the TI-84 Plus CE graphing calculator. These are not just your random tips, but functions you will be asked to do during the exam. If you are taking the AP® Statistics exam in May, check out the top 6 must-know tips about your TI-84 Plus CE: Regression An...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2024/top-6-calculator-functions-ap-statistics
Ed-Tech-Sustainability
Ed-Tech-Sustainability global website For over 30 years, our core commitment to education technology has revolved around product excellence, sustainability and community impact. Shaping a s...https://education.ti.com/en/about/ed-tech-sustainability
Graphing Calculators Are Now Approved for the AP® Biology Exam, but What Else Can I Do With Them?
...t AP® Biology exam. AP® and College Board®are trademarks registered by the College Board, which is not affiliated with, and does not endorse, TI products. Policies subject to change. Visit www.collegeboard.org. About the author: Erick Archer is the market strategy manager for science ...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2019/april/graphingcalculatorsapproved