Robotics for the 21st Century | Texas Instruments
You may be aware of the reference to the three R’s, which refers to the three basic skills taught in school: reading, writing and arithmetic (usually said as “reading, writing and ’rithmetic”). How about adding another “R” to that list? Robotics! Robots (and smart machines) are all around us. In ...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2022/roboticsweek2022
Python Modules Have More Fun | Texas Instruments
Since Python programming was first released to the world on the TI-84 Plus CE Python and the TI-Nspire™ CX II graphing calculators about a year ago, I think it’s time to dig a little deeper into the power of modular programming on these remarkable platforms, and discover why using modules...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2022/python-modules-have-more-fun
TI’s Path to STEM Projects Are Now Available in Python
...,” and the culminating project, “How to Keep a Lizard Warm.” TI has recently updated the original Path to STEM projects to now include Python! Why? Python is one of the most popular coding languages in the world today, and it is now on both the TI-84 Plus CE Python and TI-Nspire™ CX II gra...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2022/pathtostem
Summer of STEM: Breaking Board Paradox
...s the part of the stick that is still on the table. Karate chop the part of the stick that is hanging off the table, and voila! The stick breaks! But why? What you’ll need: A few paint sticks from a local hardware store. An unfolded piece of newspaper about 3’ x 3’ in area. Butcher pape...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/june/breakingboard
Adding “Class” to Your Python Code | Texas Instruments
...at (100,100) and a radius 50. The __init__ method assigns each argument to a corresponding attribute. Then ... print(b1.r) would display the value 50 which is assigned to the attribute self.r in the __init__( ) method. Each balloon created has its own attributes and methods and thus will be un...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2022/python-coding-classes
Making Math Connections Visually: Five Free Activities to Use in Your Algebra Class
...n is designed to help students think of slope as a rate of change. As a result, students will be prepared to move to applications of linear functions where the change in one quantity is proportional to the change in another quantity. For more information, download the Teacher Notes (PDF). You...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/june/visualizingalgebra
Summer of STEM: Egg in a Bottle
How can you get a hard-boiled egg inside of a milk bottle without pushing it? What you’ll need: Milk bottle or equivalent with an opening diameter of about 2.5” to 3” Small to medium hard-boiled egg Cooking oil Matches or a lighter 3” x 3” piece of paper What to do: Co...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/june/egginabottle
AP® Statistics: 6 Math Functions You Must Know for the TI-84 Plus
... creating and analyzing a scatterplot of bivariate data could prove crucial. Make sure that your regression diagnostics are turned on. Be aware that, when fitting a linear regression model to a set of data, the residuals are automatically stored in a list called RESID. Remember to investigate a r...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/april/apstats
Virtual-Ice-Breakers
...rong start. #1: Quick Poll (If you have less than five minutes) Make a list of five to 10 items to learn more about your students by learning what activities they participated in over the summer. Of course, you’ll want to customize the list based on the age of your students and the area w...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/virtual-ice-breakers
Insider Tips for Winning the TI Codes Contest
Now that you’ve made it past the first round, it’s time to take a deep dive into your idea. What do you want to build? How will you incorporate TI Technology to get to the next round? Get Familiar with the TI-Innovator Hub If selected to move on to next round, your team will receive a calcul...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/april/ticodescontest
Meet TI Teacher of the Month: Daniel Wilkie
We’re celebrating teachers, like you, who make a difference in the classroom on a daily basis. This month, join us in getting to know Daniel Wilkie, a high school IB math teacher who gets his students involved in coding activities with “Coding Fridays.” Fast Facts About Daniel: TEACHES WHAT...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/april/teacherofthemonth
Monday Night Calculus: Your Questions, Our Answers
...th his sons and spending time with his family. Follow him on Twitter and Instagram @cbmathguy. AP® is a trademark registered by the College Board, which is not affiliated with, and does not endorse, TI products. Policies subject to change. Visit www.collegeboard.org. For the 2021–22 school ...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/mondaynightcalculus
A first-of-its-kind STEM strategy charts path to help educators
...uity and opportunities in STEM education. The group reached across disciplines to find ways to give students the most effective learning experiences, while staying true to their individual subjects and standards. "The current educational landscape brings great opportunities and great challenges...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/october/a-first-of-its-kind-stem-strategy-charts-path-to-help-educators
Leveraging CAS To Explore & Teach Mathematics, Part 2
... There are not enough cases to establish a pattern, so choose additional examples wisely, and let CAS lead the discussion. (I typically choose a case where one denominator has a “repeated factor” and/or a denominator containing a factor of “x.”) Transformations of functions In part 1 ...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/leveragecas_pt2
A Teacher’s 5 Words That Changed My Life
When I was asked to share my story for International Women’s Day, I immediately said “yes.” I didn’t know what I would share, just that I had to say “yes!” This year’s theme — Choose to Challenge — had a simultaneous effect. It touched my soul because we have the freedom to make choices. It san...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/intlwomensday
Meet TI Teacher of the Month: Jessica Kohout
We’re celebrating teachers, like you, who make a difference in the classroom. This month, join us in getting to know Jessica Kohout, a biology teacher with a “Ms. Frizzle approach” to teaching. Fast Facts About Jessica: TEACHES WHAT: Biology, AP and regular TEACHES WHERE: Reservoir High School,...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/october/teacher-of-the-month
Enter for a Chance to Win a TI-84 Plus CE
You may have gotten a sneak peek at our brand-new custom TI calculator pool float on Instagram. It made such a splash that we want to give one away. What better way to help you take the plunge as you start thinking about going back to school? There are 7 ways to win and we will be giving away p...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/july/contest
Ingenuity-takes-flight
...r looking to engage their students with a relevant and cool event would immediately look to come up with an activity using data about the helicopter. What an opportunity for a timely review of some AP® concepts, with three weeks left until the AP® exam. Perseverance’s selfie with Ingenuit...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/ingenuity-takes-flight
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
Summer of STEM: Disappearing Cups
...d unnecessary exposure to acetone. Only use enough acetone to cause the cup to dissolve. Follow your school’s chemical safety guidelines at all times when using this or any chemical available to the school’s science department. What you’ll need: Foam polystyrene cup(cups or packaging materi...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
You know the old saying, you never get a second chance to make a good, first impression. The same holds true for the first day of school. At my school, classes are shortened on the first day from 55 minutes to 25 minutes. What to do? Here are a few of my favorite tips to help make your first im...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/august/firstday
Tips for Surviving the First Week Back at School
As summer comes to a close, it is time to think about the most important week of school – the first week! In the first week, we make our first impressions and set the tone of the year. A good first week can make a huge difference in a classroom environment for the whole year. Here are 5 ways to...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/august/first_week_tips
Survey Says: Kids Like Math!
...nd that 24 percent of kids hate or dislike math and another 30 percent were indifferent to math. I don’t dwell on the negative, instead focusing on what we can do to grow math love. As a parent, longtime educator and the head of TI’s Education Technology business, I’m optimistic that we can exp...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/august/studentsurvey
AP® Precalculus Resources Teachers Love | Texas Instruments
...s because they lack sufficient math skills.* This is a staggering reality and a key motivation in the development of the AP® Precalculus course. Whether you are already teaching this course or will begin teaching it next year, it’s good to keep in mind the goals the College Board had for cre...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2024/ap-precalculus-resources-teachers-will-love