How Else Can We Show This?
What I love about using calculator technology in my teaching is the “Power of Visualization” and the opportunity to examine math through different lenses. The multiple representations available on Texas Instruments (TI) graphing calculators — numeric, algebraic, graphical, geometric, statistica...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/december/how-else-can-we-show-this
What to Do Instead of a Traditional Final Exam
...artment were giving pretty traditional final exams — a mix of multiple-choice and short-response questions make up a typical mathematics exam. Our innovative geometry teacher, Ms. Herr, has recently decided to branch out. Birdhouse Project When Ms. Herr gave out the birdhouse project direction...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/december/instead-of-a-traditional-final-exam
The Best Equilibrium Simulation Ever
Chemical equilibrium is one of the most difficult concepts for students to understand, and it’s even more difficult to find a model that will work every time. Like the late-night infomercials say, “I’ve tried everything.” I’ve used the popular method of moving water from one beaker to another ...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/december/the-best-equilibrium-simulation-ever
12 Days of Holiday Math Challenges
...n to write a program to make snow fall on the TI-84 Plus CE graphing calculator. 2) “Jingle Bells” Plug your TI graphing calculator into the TI-Innovator™ Hub and write code to play your favorite holiday tune. Or let your students play “Jingle Bells,” which we have already created for you. ; 3...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/december/12-days-of-holiday-math-challenges
BestofChemistry
... and Periodic Table: Periodicity of Properties This lesson is great for introducing the concepts of periodicity and the periodic table. The lesson provides some history about the development of the periodic table, how it works and the patterns it reveals. Screenshots from the Periodicity ...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/bestofchemistry
Let TI Help You With the New Science Olympiad Detector Building Event
...ntry have TI graphing calculators with coding capability. TI also developed the popular TI Codes program which includes 10 Minutes of Code with TI-Innovator™ Hub, a free online training resource for non-coders, where students and teachers develop coding skills using a TI graphing calculator. Real...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/detectorbuilding
In Honor of National Chemistry Week, 5 “Organic” Ways to Incorporate TI Technology Into Chemistry Class
...ass to experience each group’s analysis. This has empowered more of my students to take ownership of their lab experiences and learning, as well as provide an opportunity for reflective thinking and learning in the science classroom. And, it has assisted those apprehensive learners by giving them...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/chemistryweek
TI Trademarks and Brands
...es is generally available on the trademark owner’s website. Trademarks: references For more information about trademarks, please see: Trademark Overview and List of Approved Trademarks: http://www.ti.com/corp/docs/legal/trademark/trademrk.htm?DCMP=TIHomeTracking&HQS=Other+OT+home_f_trademar...https://education.ti.com/en/branding/ti-trademarks-and-brands
Texas Instruments Virtual Booth | NSTA Engage 2021
... Welcome to the TI virtual science booth Explore activities and resources to discover new learning experiences for your students. Try it today ...https://education.ti.com/en/events/nctm-atlanta
Solution 11348: MathWorlds Application Packages Curriculum Content.
... Home | Data Collection Knowledge Base Knowledge Base Search What topics are covered in the MathWorlds Application packages? MathWorlds enables students to learn through exploration of animated worlds and dynamic graphs. The...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/data-collection-accessories/general-information/11348
Field Goal vs. Ice Cream: The Ultimate Game Day Matchup
...ce” Now if you and your students are more all about the snacks and yummy eating on the big day, you may prefer a sweet alternative. And who doesn’t love a bowl of ice cream to celebrate a big win? I mean, if John Urschel (published mathematician and former professional football player) is into i...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2022/thebiggame
Summer of STEM: Breaking Board Paradox
...al hardware store. An unfolded piece of newspaper about 3’ x 3’ in area. Butcher paper or thicker wrapping paper will also work. A table, a glove to avoid splinters, and goggles to protect your eyes. What to do: Lay the paint stick on the table so that about half is hanging off the ...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/june/breakingboard
Adding “Class” to Your Python Code | Texas Instruments
...on classes using both TI‑Nspire™ CX II and TI‑84 Plus CE Python graphing calculators. In the beginning ... As seen in the two partial examples above, I start a class using the keyword class followed by any class name and a colon: class balloon: and the rest of the class definition is indent...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2022/python-coding-classes
Making Math Connections Visually: Five Free Activities to Use in Your Algebra Class
...collection. 1. Slope as Rate This lesson 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...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/june/visualizingalgebra
Summer of STEM: Egg in a Bottle
... to stop any incoming air by acting as a seal, the air pressure inside the bottle quickly becomes less than the air pressure outside the bottle and above the egg. The difference in air pressure between the inside and outside causes the egg to get pushed into the bottle! Notice the paper ...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/june/egginabottle
AP® Statistics: 6 Math Functions You Must Know for the TI-84 Plus
...that you will be asked to draw a scatterplot on the exam; however, being familiar with 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 ...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/april/apstats
Which TI Calculator for the SAT® and Why?
Just about every TI calculator is approved for the math test calculator portion of the SAT® exam. And, I encourage you to know how — and when — to use your calculator. Here are some helpful tips to help you prepare you for the test: Bring your own calculator — calculators are not provided, an...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/which-ti-calc-sat
Virtual-Ice-Breakers
... 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 where you live. Ask students to rais...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
...ays reinvent the wheel, especially in the beginning, because it's going to take you about five or six years to become a decent teacher. What do you love most about teaching? I love that there are so many different ways to answer a problem. I can give my students a question and I will get five di...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/april/teacherofthemonth
Introducing the TI-Nspire CX II
...eter Balyta, Ph.D., president of TI Education Technology. “Once teachers experience the new TI-Nspire CX II, they will immediately appreciate the improved visuals on the screen, added power and robust, new features that help students explore STEM.” Teachers will also appreciate that the key pla...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/nspire
A first-of-its-kind STEM strategy charts path to help educators
In a first-ever undertaking of its kind, four of the nation’s key education leadership groups have partnered to define a strategy for improving and advancing STEM learning for all students. Over the past year, Advance CTE, the Association of State Supervisors of Mathematics (ASSM), the Council o...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
..., a function translates “left” k units. However, many students leave the investigation puzzled as to why in one instance “+ k” results in a positive movement, up, and in the other instance, “+ k” results in a negative movement, left. CAS to the rescue! For students to gain a clearer understan...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/leveragecas_pt2
A Teacher’s 5 Words That Changed My Life
...ood diseases, maintained notebooks and interviewed my pediatrician. I went to the library regularly to study my chosen medical profession. Then I discovered there were procedures that I wouldn’t be able to stomach, bringing an abrupt end to my medical career. I was in the sixth grade. I had to ...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/intlwomensday
Meet TI Teacher of the Month: Jessica Kohout
... Aquarium in Baltimore’s outreach program. My first job was in Informal Education at the Maryland Zoo’s education department. It was there that I discovered my favorite part of the job: seeing the excitement and sense of wonder kids had when they were learning about nature. That’s ultimately why ...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/october/teacher-of-the-month