The Long Road to My STEM Career
...earning activity was the opposite of fun; it wasn’t accessible, and it penalized risk-taking. I still remember how helpless I felt because I couldn’t commit that little table to memory. I didn’t do well in that class. I failed miserably with a low F! Eventually, I recovered, and in high school I ...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/adawoo
Top 5 Tips for Transitioning to Virtual Teaching
...e to get adjusted, and you have to accept the fact that it’s not going to happen on the first day.” 2. Build the relationships and the learning will come One advantage teachers have in transitioning from the classroom to an online environment is that relationships have already been formed. You h...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/distance-education
Customize your TI calculator with a 3-D printed case
...o create custom slide covers for TI’s newest graphing calculator, the TI-84 Plus CE. “These designs aren’t meant to replace the protective cover that comes with your TI calculator,” says Galu, “but it does give you some options if you lose your case or simply want to be the envy of everyone’s eye...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2017/january/3d-slide-case
Top 10 T³™ Webinars From 2021
... and available on demand. Watch recordings on your schedule and at your own pace. After finishing a webinar, don’t forget to print a certificate of completion. This may be accepted at your school or district for continuing education credit. Introducing the TI-84 Plus CE Python Graphing Ca...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2021webinars
How To Use the TI-84 Plus Family of Graphing Calculators To Succeed on the ACT®
...may have or just introduce a topic that the students haven’t really had a chance to explore. The fascinating part is that usually the questions cover common topics, but the tests take an uncommon approach to asking the question. I am going to share two ACT® questions that do precisely that. T...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/digital-act-84
ICYMI: Top 10 Webinars of 2019
...ctices that support the implementation of high-quality tasks using TI technology. After finishing a webinar, don’t forget to print a certificate of completion. This may be accepted at your school or district for continuing education credit. If you enjoyed these on-demand webinars, you should a...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2019webinars
A case for handheld graphing calculators
...s “Googling” for the correct answer, it’s also about them taking pictures of test questions or sharing answers via text. Studies show teachers aren’t comfortable letting students use their mobile devices on an exam, citing test security as their number one concern. Internet access on personal dev...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2017/may/why-graphing-calculators-add-up
Applications and Interpretation
...ace Area and Volume In this activity, students will discuss and use multiple ways to answer financial questions involving loans, compound interest, amortization tables, saving money using annuities, and depreciation of assets. Amortization In this activi...https://education.ti.com/en/ib/activities/applications-interpretation
Meet TI Teacher of the Month: Tim Collier
...re the people in my life who have made the biggest impact on me. They’re the ones who ultimately made me realize that I’d like to give back and teach others, just like they did for me. Teaching is my calling, and I wouldn’t feel fulfilled doing anything else. "Focusing on building relationship...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2019/february/teacherofthemonth
Graphing Calculators Are Now Approved for the AP® Biology Exam, but What Else Can I Do With Them?
... take advantage of the learning that a graphing calculator permits. Most biology teachers may be wondering what can be done with graphing calculators other than graphing and calculating. To answer this question, let’s take a look at a few of the Science Practices for AP® science courses as publis...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2019/april/graphingcalculatorsapproved
Meet TI Teacher of the Month: Stacy Thibodeaux
...stry TEACHES WHERE: Southside High School in Youngsville, Louisiana TEACHING FOR HOW LONG: 18 years Stacy in her own words: Why did you become a teacher? In college, I was a pre-med major who wanted to be a doctor. My anatomy and physiology teacher suggested that I help tutor and even...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2019/april/teacherofthemonth
Building a Band With Famous Mathematicians
...intertwined — chords in all keys are numbered in a standard pattern, for instance — Sword went deeper into the topic by introducing an imaginary band comprised of historical mathematicians. Envision the Euclidean Fibonacci Pythagorean Sword-Play Band (or EFPSPB for short) … Pythagorean ratios not...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2019/june/music-in-math
Analysis and Approaches
...ace Area and Volume In this activity, students will discuss and use multiple ways to answer financial questions involving loans, compound interest, amortization tables, saving money using annuities, and depreciation of assets. Amortization In this activ...https://education.ti.com/en/ib/activities/analysis-approaches
Mission Celebration: Use Math to Mark the 50th Anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon Landing
...TEM principles that make space exploration possible. The challenges are organized in six categories, each containing questions and riddles of varying complexity, with points awarded based on the degree of difficulty. From cracking a code using TI’s basic programming language to calculating the tr...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2019/july/missioncelebration
Free Resources for AP® Calculus by @TICalculators
...anding needed for success on the exam and in further math courses. Former AP® Calculus Chief Reader Steve Kokoska and former AP® Calculus development committee member Tom Dick have partnered with Texas Instruments (TI) to make a set of resources geared to help you better prepare for teaching calc...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2019/january/free-resources-for-ap-calculus
Madness in March Underscores the “M” in STEM
...re are some facts around the opportunity to grow STEM talent. 1. Demand is high: STEM occupations are projected to grow by 9% from 2015 to 2024, compared to 6% growth for non-STEM occupations (“STEM Jobs: 2017 Update,” U.S. Department of Commerce) STEM workers command higher wages, earni...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2019/mathmadness
Meet TI Teacher of the Month: Lisa Goddard
...y and STEM TEACHES WHERE: Wilburton High School, southeastern Oklahoma TEACHING FOR HOW LONG: 10 years Lisa in her own words: Why did you become a teacher? Growing up, I always wanted to help teach others. Whether this was through tutoring or coaching swim lessons, it has always felt na...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2019/march/teacherofthemonth
Solution 31151: Converting Radians to Degrees Using The TI-Nspire™ Family Handhelds and Computer Software.
Solution 31151: Converting Radians to Degrees Using The TI-Nspire™ Family Handhelds and Computer Software. Solution 31151: Converting Radians to Degrees Using The TI-Nspire™ Family Handhelds and Computer Software. global Solution 31151: Converting Radians to Degrees Using The TI-Nspire™ F...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/ti-nspire-family/product-usage/31151
Solution 34232: Finding Common Denominators on the TI-Nspire™ CAS Family.
Solution 34232: Finding Common Denominators on the TI-Nspire™ CAS Family. Solution 34232: Finding Common Denominators on the TI-Nspire™ CAS Family. global Solution 34232: Finding Common Denominators on the TI-Nspire™ CAS Family. website ...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/ti-nspire-family/product-usage/34232
Solution 33812: Algorithm Used for the cZeros() (Complex Zeros) Function on the TI-Nspire™ CAS Family.
Solution 33812: Algorithm Used for the cZeros() (Complex Zeros) Function on the TI-Nspire™ CAS Family. 33812 Algorithm Used for the cZeros() (Complex Zeros) Function on the TI-Nspire CAS Family, nspire Solution 33812: Algorithm Used for the cZeros() (Complex Zeros) Function on the TI-Nspire™ CA...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/ti-nspire-family/product-usage/33812
Solution 29710: Calculating Combinations and Permutations on the TI-Nspire™ Family Products.
Solution 29710: Calculating Combinations and Permutations on the TI-Nspire™ Family Products. Solution 29710: Calculating Combinations and Permutations on the TI-Nspire™ Family Products. global Solution 29710: Calculating Combinations and Permutations on the TI-Nspire™ Family Products. we...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/ti-nspire-family/product-usage/29710
Solution 33591: Finding the Domain of a Graph Function Using the Domain Command on the TI-Nspire™ CAS Products.
Solution 33591: Finding the Domain of a Graph Function Using the Domain Command on the TI-Nspire™ CAS Products. Solution 33591: Finding the Domain of a Graph Function Using the Domain Command on the TI-Nspire™ CAS Products. global Solution 33591: Finding the Domain of a Graph Function Usi...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/ti-nspire-family/product-usage/33591
Solution 36094: Creating A Box Plot Using The TI-Nspire™ Family Products
Solution 36094: Creating A Box Plot Using The TI-Nspire™ Family Products Solution 36094: Creating A Box Plot Using The TI-Nspire™ Family Products global Solution 36094: Creating A Box Plot Using The TI-Nspire™ Family Products website ...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/ti-nspire-family/product-usage/36094
Solution 22730: Calculating Monthly Payments Using the TI-Nspire™ Family Products.
...er worksheet by pressing [menu] [8] [1]. 3. Input 360 for N and press [tab] to drop down to the next variable. Input the remaining example data, tabbing between each entry. If done correctly, the handheld's display should look similar to: 4. Press the [tab] key repeatedly until the "Pmt:" opti...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/ti-nspire-family/product-usage/22730
Solution 22234: TI-Nspire™ Family Handheld Showing Busy Signal for an Extended Period of Time When Doing Complex Calculations.
Solution 22234: TI-Nspire™ Family Handheld Showing Busy Signal for an Extended Period of Time When Doing Complex Calculations. Solution 22234: TI-Nspire™ Family Handheld Showing Busy Signal for an Extended Period of Time When Doing Complex Calculations. global Solution 22234: TI-Nspire™ F...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/ti-nspire-family/product-usage/22234