Discovering the Triangle Inequality Theorem with the TI-Nspire
Students progress through a series of investigations regarding the lengths of the sides of a triangle. This activity, for discovering the Triangle Inequality Theorem, can be used as either a teacher demonstration or as a classroom activity.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/discovering-the-triangle-inequality-theorem-with-the-tinspire
Exploring the Formula for Area of a Triangle: How was it Derived?
This activity is designed to be paperless. The entire lesson is written to be placed in the Nspire. Students will explore how the formula for area of a triangle works and why it works, they will also explore altitudes and medians of triangles.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/exploring-the-formula-for-area-of-a-triangle-how-was-it-derived
The Lunes of Hippocrates
In this activity the students discover a property of this historical figure.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/the-lunes-of-hippocrates
Flatland: The TI-Book
One of the best geometry books of all time is Flatland. Written over a century ago, there is no copyright for this book and you can find it available free as a podcast or a text file. However, nothing beats a TI-book with nicely produced diagrams.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/flatland-the-tibook
Olympic Gold (Regression Wisdom)
This activity takes a deeper look into the use of linear regressions. It addresses some of the limitations and common mistakes encountered with regressions.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/olympic-gold-regression-wisdom
Re-Expressing Data
The students will learn to re-express data as a linear relationship even though the raw data does not fit a linear model. Students will learn important concepts involving data transformation and re-expression.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/reexpressing-data
Computing with Mathematical Formulas
Evaluate formulas for given values of a variable.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/computing-with-mathematical-formulas
Modeling Situations Using Piecewise Functions
In this activity, the students use piecewise functions to describe and model everyday situations.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/modeling-situations-using-piecewise-functions
Inverse Trig Functions
This activity works backwards by giving students the inverse functions and having them discover how they relate to the original functions. By tracing along the inverse function, data is collected and then plotted on a statplot. The variables are then switched on the statplot. The new plot and ...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/inverse-trig-functions
Parameters in Secondary School: Logistics Functions
Designed for prospective secondary mathematics teachers, this activity has students predict, test and justify the effects of changing parameters d and b for the logistic function family given by f(x) = a/(1+b(e)^(cx)) + d. Reflection questions draw attention to the role of claims and evidence, in...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/parameters-in-secondary-school-logistics-functions
Calculations at the Crazy Cookie Company
Performing matrix multiplication for the first time, students are prompted to use reasoning skills to determine if matrix products are possible for given pairs of matrices. The tutorial leads them through matrix product operations to find rules for matrix multiplication and predicting dimensions ...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/calculations-at-the-crazy-cookie-company
Cybersecurity 5 - Turn the (Rainbow) Tables
Building on the concepts learned in Activity 4, it’s up to the student hacker to turn the tables by working out the method for hacking SHA-256 password encryption.The student hacker must search a rainbow table, which is comprised of precomputed hashes from known and frequently used password...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/cybersecurity-5
Putt Putt with Python
In this coding activity, students will create a golf game. The golf game gives the user two random points, one for the golf ball and one for the golf hole. The user will enter a value for the slope.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/putt-putt-with-python
Gettin' Trig-y with Python
In this Python coding activity, students will write a program that generates a random sine, cosine or tangent ratio. It will ask the user to enter a different trigonometric ratio based on the given triangle information. It will evaluate the user’s input.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/gettin-trigy-with-python
Paying off a Loan
In this coding activity, students will write a program that asks for the principle, annual interest rate and monthly payment. The output will display the approximate number of months it will take to pay off as well as the total amount paid.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/paying-off-a-loan
Putting the Fun in Functions
In this coding activity, students will use functions, translations, and rotations to create works of art.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/putting-the-fun-in-functions
Cybersecurity 7- Pick the Lock
This bonus activity challenges students to put all the concepts they’ve learned together in order to successfully pick a micro:bit lock. Will your students be able to discover what’s locked away inside the old treasure chest?https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/cybersecurity-7
Pangaea Continent Puzzle
In this lesson, students will move the continents from their present day locations on the earth’s surface to their location in the supercontinent Pangaea.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/pangaea-continent-puzzle
Punnett Squares
In this lesson, students will discover how traits can be passed on from parents to offspring.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/punnett-squares
When The Wind Blows
An investigative project based learning activity incorporating math and science through the connections among Chemistry, Physics, and Trigonometry. Project leads to consideration of the feasibility of alternative energy options based on research and local data. Student activities culminate in the...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/when-the-wind-blows
Punnett Pea Predictor
In this lesson, students will explore patterns of genetic inheritance through a simulation. This activity was created using Lua.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/punnett-pea-predictor
Simple Calculator Tips for Algebra 2 | Texas Instruments
...linois. He has taught Algebra 1 through honors Precalculus, and a unique course called ‘Geometry in Construction’ where students use math to build campus structures. Algebra 2 introduces all sorts of fun new concepts and functions — logarithms, imaginary numb...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2024/simple-easy-calculator-tips-algebra2-concepts
T³™ Regional Summit: Colorado| Texas Instruments
...udents on the path toward building their own STEM projects with activities that challenge them to address current real-world issues. Use math, computer programming and engineering to design and build models to solve current problems. Register here Program SAT® and AP® are trade...https://education.ti.com/en/t3-professional-development/for-teachers-and-teams/regional-summits/2025-south-texas-summit
Buying a Car Activity with the TVM Solver (Time, Value, Money)
Students learn real-world math skills and financial literacy by calculating car payments with the TVM Solver.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/buying-a-car-w-tvm-solver
Extrema and Concavity
Students learn how to find and label extrema using first and second derivatives, be able to inspect a graph and determine which extrema the function has, and be able to use trace, fMin, and fMax to verify the computed answers and find critical values for parametric functions.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/extrema-and-concavity