Exploring the Geometric Means of a Right Triangle - When the Altitude to the Hypotenuse Is Drawn
Students will explore the concept of geometric mean and solve right triangle problems using geometric mean proportions. A TI-Nspire activity demonstrates interactively the geometric mean relationship, and an activity sheet applies the relationship to solve triangle problem. Most discussions of g...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/exploring-the-geometric-means-of-a-right-triangle--when-the-altitude-to-the-hypotenuse-is-drawn
Helping students learn how to use built-in functions on the TI nspire
Students will follow step-by-step directions to become familiar with how to use the TI nspire's built in functions. Tutorial includes converting to decimal, approximating fractions, finding remainders, finding LCM, using factorials, creating mixed numbers, and factoring numbers to their prime fac...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/helping-students-learn-how-to-use-builtin-functions-on-the-ti-nspire
What does "i" do?
The purpose of our lesson is to allow students to foster an understanding of what happens geometrically when a number is multiplied by i. This shall be achieved by working through the lesson using an investigative approach.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/what-does-i-do
Modeling Exponential Decay with a Look at Asymptotes
In this activity, students approximate exponential decay models by defining parameters A and B in the exponential equation y = abx. They identify non-zero asymptote form of an exponential function.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/modeling-exponential-decay-with-a-look-at-asymptotes
How Many Drivers? Investigating the Slope-Intercept Form of a Line
In this activity, students will be introduced to the slope-intercept form of a linear equation. They will recognize the effects of changes in the slope and y-intercept on the graph of a line. Students will use the Transformation Graphing application to find an approximate linear model of the actu...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/how-many-drivers-investigating-the-slopeintercept-form-of-a-line
Match the Graph (circles)
Students will learn about the equation for a circle by using a Study Cards stack. Later, students will attempt to match the graph of a circle from a digital picture, using the form learned previously, and approximating the center and radius of the graph.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/match-the-graph-circles
TI-84 Plus Graphing Calculator | Texas Instruments
... Subject-specific lessons and tools help students gain an understanding of math and science concepts. Take advantage of TI's comprehensive suite of free activities and services for your graphing calculator. Resources Keep your graphing calcu...https://education.ti.com/en/products/calculators/graphing-calculators/ti-84-plus
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Choose Your Own Adventure: 5 Projects To Get Students Coding With Python!
... coding blog. Find something that strikes your fancy. Some projects I would use if I wanted to reinforce and practice math content; other projects engage and spark interest in computer science topics such as cryptography. Why limit computer science to only one week? You might find more than one o...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/csedweek
Expanding Knowledge With Financial Literacy | Texas Instruments
...amaria. “Financial Literacy and the Need for Financial Education: Evidence and Implications.” Published in Swiss Journal of Economics and Statistics 155, no. 1 (Jan. 2019): pp. 1–8. 2. Farinella, Joseph, Julia Bland, and Josep Franco. “The Impact of Financial Education on Financial Literacy and...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2022/financial_literacy
Top Tips for Tackling the SAT® with the TI-84 Plus CE
...stion; it is sometimes better not to use a calculator because it will slow you down. 2. Know the Test The Math-Calculator section of the SAT® exam is 55 minutes long and contains 38 questions. There are 30 multiple-choice questions, each with four answer choices, and 8 “grid-in” questions with n...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/september/sat_tips_ti84
Math and Python: A Great Valentine’s Day Couple
...ed, have the students set their window, add the grid, add the axes and pick a color. Once the students have added these elements, I would encourage the students to play for a little bit. Have them run the program and see what happens. To run a Python program, press ctrl then R (ctrl + R). A...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2022/heartpython
Promposal With Balloons and Buttons | Texas Instruments
... This code defines a class. Then, to make a balloon object I write: ball = balloon(randint(0, 255), randint(0, 255),randint(0, 255),\ randint(10, W-25), randint(10, H-25), randint(20, 70)) The six argume...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2022/promposals
Adding “Class” to Your Python Code | Texas Instruments
...f a balloon), each with its own color, size and position, and self is used to refer to each one’s attributes and methods. Example: b1 = balloon(255, 0,0, 100, 100, 50) makes (constructs an instance of ...) a red (255,0,0) balloon with a center at (100,100) and a radius 50. The __init__...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2022/python-coding-classes
You only get one “first day of school” – use it wisely
...e first day. I was hesitant, at first, because I teach high school students. The first book that came to mind was “Goodnight Moon.” And, as you can imagine, the last thing I wanted to do on the first day was to put my students to sleep! But, with a little help from our school’s awesome librarian,...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/august/firstday
Is Your Calculator Approved for Exams? | Texas Instruments
...ments global website .solo-hero.columns.fullimage.copy-halign-left.custom-padding .content { padding-left: 0px;} Texas Instruments calculators are approved for use on most high-stakes tests....https://education.ti.com/en/resources/test-preparation/acceptance-overview
Calculated Collection | Texas Instruments
...rces math teachers need and want? You, our TI community of amazing and dedicated math teachers. We’re so excited to share a collection of new, engaging and varied activities from 7 educators currently teaching in today’s classroom environments. Each activity combines their years of experience...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2024/calculated-collection
Plan To Attend 2023 Virtual T3IC | Texas Instruments
... Central time. Join us for a day full of live, interactive sessions that’ll enhance your teaching and show you new ways to use TI technology to engage your students. Instructors will cover topics like teaching strategies, test preparation, financial literacy and more, including strands on AP® ...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2023/plan-to-attend-2023-virtual-t3ic
Why Buy a Graphing Calculator?
...u of Labor Statistics, “Employment in computer and information technology occupations is projected to grow 13% from 2020 to 2030, faster than the average for all occupations.” In fact, many districts are currently or planning on integrating programming courses as part of the school curriculum. ...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2023/why-buy-graphing-calculator
Exploring Vertical Asymptotes
Students will be able to determine the domain of rational functions, use algebraic concepts to determine the vertical asymptotes of a rational function, determine the removable discontinuities of a rational function, and describe the graph of a rational function given the equation.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/exploring-vertical-asymptotes
Chi-Square Tests
In this activity, students will look at a problem situation that involves categorical data and will determine which is the appropriate chi-square test to use.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/chisquare-tests
REAL LIFE REAL WORLD Activity - Carpentry
Carpenters use applications of geometry in their work, including the properties of right triangles and circles. This activity uses Cabri Jr. Geometry software to make measurements and solve problems based on carpentry situations.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/real-life-real-world-activity--carpentry
Reflecting a Triangle in the Coordinate Plane
In this activity, students use the drawing and measurement tools of Cabri™ Jr. to blend coordinate geometry with drawing tools. They visualize symmetry and reflect a point across the y-axis. NCTM Geometry Standards: Specify locations and describe spatial relationships using coordinate geometry a...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/reflecting-a-triangle-in-the-coordinate-plane
Assessing Approximate Normality in AP Statistics
In this activity, students are sent 5 lists of data to study. The groups must use previously-discussed strategies for determining if each set could have reasonably come from a normal distribution.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/assessing-approximate-normality-in-ap-statistics
Organizer App for the TI-89 Titanium
An electronic calendar, to-do list maker and address book right at your fingertips!... Create to-do task lists Save email addresses and phone numbers Access a yearly, weekly and daily calendar In addition, the Organizer App keeps students on track by "remembering" when tasks are due and giving a summary of completed tasks. The Organizer App is available for t...https://education.ti.com/en/software/details/en/B923170F673847198159A50A990A142F/89organizer