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
Building Expressions website In this lesson students focus on comparing expressions and establish a foundation for the definition of equivalent expressions. 398280 Building Expressions P...https://education.ti.com/en/building-concepts/activities/expressions/sequence1/building-expressions
What's a Solution to a System of Equations?
...cribe the solution in terms of the graphs of the two equations, and identify characteristics of equations that will lead to each possible outcome. Vocabulary system of linear equations in two variables intersection slope parallel lines solution to a system of two linear equations ...https://education.ti.com/en/building-concepts/activities/expressions/sequence1/what-is-a-solution-to-a-system-of-equations
Visualizing Systems of Linear Equations
...tives Students should be able to write algebraic equations using variables that represent the relationship among the values of shapes on a mobile, associate moves that preserve balance in the mobile with moves that preserve algebraic solutions, and find solutions to systems of linear equations in...https://education.ti.com/en/building-concepts/activities/expressions/sequence1/visualizing-systems-of-linear-equations
Moving from Proportional Relationships to Linear Equations
...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 proportional relationship linear equation intercept In this lesson students use previous experience with proportional relat...https://education.ti.com/en/building-concepts/activities/expressions/sequence1/proportional-relationships-to-linear-equations
Adding Fractions with Unlike Denominators
...r line. If the denominators are different, the fractions can be added by creating equivalent fractions that have the same denominator, then use the process for adding fractions with like denominators. Vocabulary congruent common factor This lesson uses unit squares to help students i...https://education.ti.com/en/building-concepts/activities/fractions/sequence-1/adding-fractions-with-unlike-denominators
Units Other Than a Unit Square
...nly 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 importance of the unit by approaching fractio...https://education.ti.com/en/building-concepts/activities/fractions/sequence-1/units-other-than-a-unit-square
Multiplying Fractions by a Whole Number
...ns by a Whole Number Planning and Resources Objectives Students understand that the product of a whole number n and a fraction (a/b) is (na/b). Vocabulary commutative property of multiplication This lesson can be used to develop multiplication of a fraction by a whole number. 39...https://education.ti.com/en/building-concepts/activities/fractions/sequence-1/multiplying-fractions-by-a-whole-number
Mixed Numbers
...se numerator is less than the denominator and that an improper fraction is any fraction whose numerator is equal to or greater than the denominator. Vocabulary improper fraction proper fraction mixed number This lesson uses interactive number lines to help students investigate mixed ...https://education.ti.com/en/building-concepts/activities/fractions/sequence-1/mixed-numbers
Equations and Operations
...hematical moves related to equations and moves that do not preserve solutions. They can describe a strategy for finding a solution for an equation. Vocabulary expression equation variable solution In this lesson students investigate the relationship between the solution to an equati...https://education.ti.com/en/building-concepts/activities/expressions/sequence1/equations-and-operations
Solving Systems of Equations Algebraically
...near equations in two variables, in particular the methods of elimination and substitution and determine elegant approaches to finding a solution. Vocabulary system of linear equations in two variables substitution solution to a system In this lesson students will investigate path...https://education.ti.com/en/building-concepts/activities/expressions/sequence1/solving-systems-of-equations-algebraically
Using Structure to Solve Equations
...s of a(__) = y or a + (__) = y as looking for a missing factor or addend respectively and use arithmetic order of operations to determine solutions. Vocabulary expression equation solution factor addend In this lesson students reason about the structure of expressions on either side ...https://education.ti.com/en/building-concepts/activities/expressions/sequence1/using-structure-to-solve-equations
Adding and Subtracting Fractions with Like Denominators
...nator, their sum is represented by joining end to end the segment of length for one fraction to the segment of the length represented by the second. Vocabulary properties of addition This lesson uses interactive number lines to investigate addition and subtraction of fractions that r...https://education.ti.com/en/building-concepts/activities/fractions/sequence-1/adding-and-subtracting-fractions-with-like-denominators
What is a Fraction? - Texas Instruments
...t on a number line. They use a number line to interpret the following: 1. (a/b) is a copies of (1/b) 2. (a*n/n) is a fraction 3. (0/n) is equal to 0 Vocabulary fraction numerator denominator unit fraction This lesson helps students understand and visualize a fraction as a number that ...https://education.ti.com/en/building-concepts/activities/fractions/sequence-1/what-is-a-fraction
Building Expressions in Two Variables
... to identify equivalent expressions involving rational numbers and explain why they are equivalent using properties of multiplication and addition Vocabulary expression equivalent expressions rational numbers integers distributive property of multiplication over addition In this l...https://education.ti.com/en/building-concepts/activities/expressions/sequence1/building-expressions-in-two-variables
Equivalent Fractions - Texas Instruments
Equivalent Fractions Equivalent Fractions Equivalent Fractions - Texas Instruments website This lesson helps students understand that two fractions are equivalent (or equal) if they are loc...https://education.ti.com/en/building-concepts/activities/fractions/sequence-1/equivalent-fractions
Dividing a Fraction by a Whole Number
...ts understand that dividing a unit fraction by a whole number partitions the unit fraction into the number of pieces determined by the whole number. Vocabulary non-unit fraction quotient This lesson uses a unit square to explore division of fractions by whole numbers. 393724 Dividing ...https://education.ti.com/en/building-concepts/activities/fractions/sequence-1/dividing-a-fraction-by-a-whole-number
Dividing a Whole Number by a Fraction
...ction. They recognize that dividing a whole number c by a fraction (a/b) means you have to find how many groups or partial groups of (a/b) are in c. Vocabulary perfect squares In this lesson, unit squares are used to investigate division of whole numbers by a fraction. 393725 Dividing...https://education.ti.com/en/building-concepts/activities/fractions/sequence-1/dividing-a-whole-number-by-a-fraction
Visualizing Linear Expressions
...essions using the distributive property and interpret visual representations of the distributive property, i.e., ax+bx = (a+b)x and a(b+c) = ab+ac Vocabulary linear expressions distributive property In this lesson students will use the distributive property to rewrite expressions ...https://education.ti.com/en/building-concepts/activities/expressions/sequence1/visualizing-linear-expressions
Research on the TI MathForward™ Program - Richardson, TX ISD
...6; Winick and Lewis 2007) Year 2: Jr. High program expansion showed: Growth in teacher knowledge of number and operations was positively associated with the TAKS performance of their students. Teacher self-reports of confidence improved. Teacher self-reports of collegial support...https://education.ti.com/en/resources/funding-and-research/research/research_mathforward
Standards
...cs The NSTA has developed standards for science teacher preparation. Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader® Learn More National Science Teachers Association The NAEP mathematics assessment is based upon a framework of curricular priorities for mathematics. Learn More National Center f...https://education.ti.com/en/resources/funding-and-research/standards
Polar-and-Parametric
Polar-and-Parametric website of AP® Calculus Module Help students score on the AP® Calculus exam with solutions from Texas Instruments. The TI in Focus program supports teachers in preparing...https://education.ti.com/en/resources/ap-calculus/polar-and-parametric
AP® Calculus | BC2 2019 Module | Texas Instruments
...r line. If the denominators are different, the fractions can be added by creating equivalent fractions that have the same denominator, then use the process for adding fractions with like denominators. Vocabulary congruent common factor Polar regions: A polar curve problem involving ...https://education.ti.com/en/resources/ap-calculus/polar-and-parametric/sequence3/2019-bc2
AP® Calculus | BC5 2018 Module | Texas Instruments
... Planning and Resources Objectives Students understand that dividing the whole number a by another whole number b can be represented as (a/b). Vocabulary divisor dividend Polar curve problem involving the area between two polar curves and a tangent to a polar curve. It even inc...https://education.ti.com/en/resources/ap-calculus/polar-and-parametric/sequence2/2018-bc5
AP® Calculus | BC2 2017 Module | Texas Instruments
...r line. If the denominators are different, the fractions can be added by creating equivalent fractions that have the same denominator, then use the process for adding fractions with like denominators. Vocabulary congruent common factor This problem involves polar curves, area, distan...https://education.ti.com/en/resources/ap-calculus/polar-and-parametric/sequence1/2017-bc2