Maximizing the Area of a Rectangle
This activity is adapted from one of the TI books. Students measure lengths and widths of rectangles and record for the class to see. Each group's rectangle has the same perimeter, but different areas. After a discussion, students make predictions, a scatterplot, and quadratic regression. An exte...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/maximizing-the-area-of-a-rectangle
Properties of Parabolas
Students interpret the equation for a parabola in vertex form and gain a visual understanding of a parabola's focal width.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/properties-of-parabolas_1
Motorcycle Jump
This activity presents a scenario in which a motorcycle rider jumps off a ramp and travels along a quadratic path through the air.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/motorcycle-jump_1
How Far Will It Go
Students measure and record the total distance traveled by their individual moustrap racers. Using TI-Navigator the individual data is collected and aggregated. The aggregated class data is then sent to the individual student calculcators and students investigate histograms and box plots.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/how-far-will-it-go
Exploring Standard Form of a Quadratic Function
Students explore y=ax^2+bx+c using the transform graphing application. Teacher calculator is used with Navigator to send device settings, the equation format and initial coefficient values to all students. Worksheet includes all student instructions, along with blank grids for students to sketch ...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/exploring-standard-form-of-a-quadratic-function
Constant Rate of Change
This StudyCards™ stack is a teaching activity that demonstrates that the constant rate of change idea is present in many situations outside the mathematics classroom. Use with Foundations for College Mathematics, Ch. 2.3, 4.1.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/constant-rate-of-change
Asymptotes & Zeros
Students relate the graph of a rational function to the graphs of the polynomial functions of its numerator and denominator. Students graph these polynomials one at a time and identify their y-intercepts and zeros. Using the handheld's manual manipulation functions, students can manipulate the gr...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/asymptotes--zeros_1
What’s Half of a Half of a Half?
Students will use a physical model to determine what happens when they repeatedly halve a piece of paper, and then they reassemble the pieces into a whole. They then use an algebraic model to analyze the same situation, which leads to an introductory discussion of limits.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/whats-half-of-a-half-of-a-half
Sequence Investigation
In this activity, students will use a calculator page to create an arithmetic sequence. Through this they will learn some of the vocabulary of sequences. Then students will then use slider functionality to explore the effect of each variable in the formula of the nth term of an arithmetic sequenc...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/sequence-investigation_1
Connecting Algebra 2 to Statistics
Once students learn how to solve exponential and logarithmic equations, the students can take data and decide if an appropriate model is exponential. This activity will require students to create scatterplots and to have the knowlegde of the relationship being linear or nonlinear. This activity...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/connecting-algebra-2-to-statistics
Pythagorean Proofs
In this activity, students will explore proofs of the Pythagorean Theorem. Students will explore the proof of the Pythagorean Theorem using area of squares, area of triangles and trapezoids, and by dissection. Students will then be asked to apply what they have learned about the Pythagorean Theorem.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/pythagorean-proofs_1
Back to the Basics
Students learn and use the basic undefined terms and defined terms of geometry. The activity does include some drawing practice on the handheld.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/back-to-the-basics
Are You Normal Size?
Students use established body proportions to see if their own proportions are normal.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/are-you-normal-size
Polynomial Root Finder App for the TI-89 Titanium
Extend the benefits and functions of the TI-86 to your calculator! Unique solutions, or a representation of the infinite set of solutions is provided for better comprehension of polynomial concepts.Extend the benefits and functions of the TI-86 to your calculator! Unique solutions, or a representation of the infinite set of solutions is provided for better comprehension of polynomial concepts. Students can: Easily enter coefficients for, and graph polynomials up to degree 30 ...https://education.ti.com/en/software/details/en/0FE5BAA252FD4BB7BD6B12AB8B1763D6/89polynomialrootfinder
Solution 37820: Troubleshooting a TI-Innovator™ Hub that is not being recognized by the TI-Nspire™ CX computer Software
... Mac OSX 10.13 and above only it is necessary to allow the software to communicate with the TI-Innovator hub by following the steps below: 1. Click [Apple] [System Preferences] [Security and Privacy] Please Note: The below option is only available for 30 minutes after installing if 30 minutes ha...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/sofware-apps/troubleshooting-messages-unexpected-results/37820
TI-84 Plus CE | Calculator Accessories | Texas Instruments
...™ Hub Empower students to explore coding and engineering concepts with the Hub’s built-in features, including lights, speakers, and other interactive components — or connect it to external sensors and devices. Let students design and control their own creative projects, bringing STEM learning to ...https://education.ti.com/en/products/calculators/graphing-calculators/ti-84-plus-ce-python/accessories
High school student pilots aviation lesson, “STEM on the Fly,” to inspire middle and high school students to love STEM
...lo pilot a glider and has already logged nearly 25 hours of flight time in his young life. As part of his prize for winning the contest, the aspiring commercial pilot traveled to Dallas where he visited with mathematicians and scientists at Texas Instruments, got a behind-the-scenes tour of the M...https://education.ti.com/en/about/press-center/1-24-2018-stem-on-the-fly
Are You and Your Students Ready for the IB® Exams?
... fellow teachers. When I was approached by TI in the summer of 2019 to assist in the development of an IB® resource website to do just that, I had no idea where that initial conversation would take me. To give you a little context to this situation, every seven years, the International Baccala...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2023/ibresources
Breast Cancer: When Good DNA Goes Bad | Texas Instruments
...tive Invasive Ductal Carcinoma.” The condensed version of that diagnostic statement would be, “Kristi, you have breast cancer.” But the grim news didn’t have to be watered down or interpreted for Egland. You see, as a researcher at Sanford Research in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Egland’s job at...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2022/breast-cancer-dna-stem-activity
Webinar | Teaching Inverses of Functions and Relations – Ideas You Have Not Used … Yet!
...about y = x. Use graphs and tables simultaneously to discover how the ordered pairs are “just” switched. Have your students discover that the composition of inverse functions yields the identity function. Develop the graph of the inverse cos relation and the graph of the inverse cos f...https://education.ti.com/en/t3-professional-development/for-teachers-and-teams/online-learning/on-demand-webinars/2025/apr-1-2025-teaching-inverses-of-functions-and-relations
Top 6 calculator functions to know for AP® Statistics | TI
...nReg (a+bx) Store your equation under Store RegEQ: alpha, trace, 1: Y1 Select Calculate: enter Now you have the data Don’t forget to check the residual plot Turn off scatter Plot 1 and turn on Plot2: 2nd , y = On Plot2, change Ylist to RESID: 2nd, stat Check your data: zoom, 9: ZoomStat I...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2024/top-6-calculator-functions-ap-statistics
Purchase Order Guidelines
...chasing Directly Through Texas Instruments Educational Technology Department If the order total is less than $1,000 USD, you may use a credit card to complete the purchase by calling 1-800-TI-CARES (1-800-842-2737) M-Th 8:00am - 5:00pm or Fri 10:00am - 5:00pm Central Time. TI also accepts payment...https://education.ti.com/en/purchase/purchase-order-guidelines
5 Educators Using Robotics To Teach Math | Texas Instruments
...y having the students make Rover draw a square and then a triangle. The students pick up very quickly that the 90 degrees for a square is the same inside and outside. However, for drawing a triangle, they need to make the Rover turn the exterior angle. Students in Ms. Gannon’s class using Ro...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2024/using-robotics-to-teach-math
AP® Precalculus Resources Teachers Love | Texas Instruments
...ll be taken by students across the globe. While the course has four units, only the first three units are covered on the exam. The fourth unit is considered additional material that teachers may choose to cover, especially if the topics are part of their local or state standards for precalculus. ...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2024/ap-precalculus-resources-teachers-will-love
TEKS - Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills | Texas Instruments
...l Technology Consultant today. Contact your local consultant in Texas .contentblock ul.contact-etc li::before { font-family: AppleGothic, "Lucida Sans", Impact, Verdana, sans-serif; /* color: #007c8c; */ content: '■'; width: 1em; font-size: 1.2em; marg...https://education.ti.com/en/resources/teks