Python Modules Have More Fun | Texas Instruments
Since Python programming was first released to the world on the TI-84 Plus CE Python and the TI-Nspire™ CX II graphing calculators about a year ago, I think it’s time to dig a little deeper into the power of modular programming on these remarkable platforms, and discover why using modules...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2022/python-modules-have-more-fun
TI’s Path to STEM Projects Are Now Available in Python
...rd Warm.” TI has recently updated the original Path to STEM projects to now include Python! Why? Python is one of the most popular coding languages in the world today, and it is now on both the TI-84 Plus CE Python and TI-Nspire™ CX II graphing calculators. It is used in both industry and ...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2022/pathtostem
Adding “Class” to Your Python Code | Texas Instruments
I’m back! Are you ready to expand your skill set in Python? Remember that Python is both a procedural and an object-oriented programming language (OOP). A class is the definition (description) of an object. An object has attributes (variables) and methods (functions) that determine its propertie...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2022/python-coding-classes
Making Math Connections Visually: Five Free Activities to Use in Your Algebra Class
...n a new and intriguing way. In this post, we have pulled together five of our favorite algebra activities from the collection on the Math Nspired webpage. Making Math Connections Visually: Five Free Activities to Use in Your Algebra Class Curtis Brown Making Math Connections Visually: Fi...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/june/visualizingalgebra
Summer of STEM: Egg in a Bottle
...cape … otherwise you will be eating egg.☹️ Below, see a video of this experiment and others in action: Wow your friends by using STEM instead of magic to get a hard-boiled egg inside a milk bottle. Summer of STEM: Egg in a Bottle Erick Archer Summer of STEM: Egg in a Bottle ...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/june/egginabottle
AP® Statistics: 6 Math Functions You Must Know for the TI-84 Plus
...n 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 residuals are automatically stored in a list c...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
Icebreakers are important parts of any learning environment — they encourage students to participate from the start of class, allow students to get to know one another, and perhaps teach you a thing or two about your class. But with many schools across the country starting virtually, getting to ...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/virtual-ice-breakers
Insider Tips for Winning the TI Codes Contest
... a servo motor and a light sensor. Programming in TI-Basic Last, but not least, you should familiarize yourself with TI-Basic, the programming language that makes all the magic happen. With TI-Basic, you can write programs on your graphing calculator that help find the slope of a line or creat...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/april/ticodescontest
Introducing the TI-Nspire CX II
... education.ti.com/TI-Nspire-CXII. TI-Nspire CX II Specifications and Features: Color, backlit display Screen size: 320 x 240 pixels (3.5" diagonal) Screen resolution: 125 DPI; 16-bit color Powered by the TI-Rechargeable Battery (included) USB port for computer connectivity ...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/nspire
Art in Chemistry
...ctional strategies. While chemistry can be an abstract and quantitative science, there is much room for students to display their creativity while engaging multiple levels of conceptual understanding. One of my favorite activities is a simple demonstration in which a small amount of water is hea...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/october/art-in-chemistry
A Teacher’s 5 Words That Changed My Life
...ngineer, a leader and an advocate. Choose to Challenge? I accept. About the author: Tracy Hamilton is the Director of Program & Product Management for TI Education Technology. Hamilton holds a Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering from the historic Southern University, a Master...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/intlwomensday
Meet TI Teacher of the Month: Jessica Kohout
...ermits them to start making connections, so that each concept becomes less abstract. What are some fun or unique ways you help your students learn? Again, the idea of not taking yourself too seriously. I tend to be goofy, and have embraced the Ms. Frizzle idea of “take chances, make mistakes, a...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/october/teacher-of-the-month
Enter for a Chance to Win a TI-84 Plus CE
You may have gotten a sneak peek at our brand-new custom TI calculator pool float on Instagram. It made such a splash that we want to give one away. What better way to help you take the plunge as you start thinking about going back to school? There are 7 ways to win and we will be giving away p...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/july/contest
Ingenuity-takes-flight
...other planet. On Monday, April 19, 2021, Ingenuity took to the (thin) air for the first time. And, of course, any AP® Physics teacher looking to engage their students with a relevant and cool event would immediately look to come up with an activity using data about the helicopter. What an oppor...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/ingenuity-takes-flight
Get Out and #SpreadMathLove
...r years to come. Once the trackables start making their way into geocaches, you can start hunting them down! Using the map on the promotion landing page, you can find where the nearest TI math buddy token is located. Then go out and find it, log it, and move it to another geocache spot to keep t...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/geocaching
Summer of STEM: Disappearing Cups
...s at all times when using this or any chemical available to the school’s science department. What you’ll need: Foam polystyrene cup(cups or packaging material) Container (pie plate, large bowl or bucket). Acetone Gloves and goggles What to do: Pour the acetone into the con...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/july/disappearing_cups
Three Pawsitively Fun TI-Nspire Math Activities
We love our dogs! In fact, they motivated us to write a math few activities where dogs are the stars. Math doesn't have to be 'ruff' 😉. These engaging canine 'nspired lessons can be used in middle grades and Algebra 1. 1. Introduction to Rates In this TI-Nspire CX activity from the Building C...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/august/dog_blog
You only get one “first day of school” – use it wisely
...e first day. I was hesitant, at first, because I teach high school students. The first book that came to mind was “Goodnight Moon.” And, as you can imagine, the last thing I wanted to do on the first day was to put my students to sleep! But, with a little help from our school’s awesome librarian,...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/august/firstday
Survey Says: Kids Like Math!
... than those that said they don’t like it. Think about that for a moment. Nearly half of all kids have positive feelings about math! That’s an encouraging statistic and one we as educators, parents and a society should embrace. Still, we need to temper this wonderful stat with some of the challe...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/august/studentsurvey
#NCTMregionals Seattle 2018 Recap
...ting Productive Struggle in the Math Classroom Effective teaching of mathematics consistently provides students with opportunities and supports to engage in productive struggle. How do we intentionally design instruction to include opportunities for all learners to notice and question? This sessi...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/december/nctm-seattle
5 Tips for a Healthy, Happy Exam Week | Texas Instruments
...akharia talks through some tips and habits you can practice to keep your brain healthy and happy during exam week. Watch her full takeover on our Instagram Story. Anxiety Tip #1: Start a Freak-Out Journal It’s so easy to feel like there are a million reasons to feel stressed and scattered, but wr...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/december/5-tips-for-a-healthy-happy-exam-week
Let’s Get Back to the Basics
...ed on student needs. Download the calculator printout and answer key here. About The Author: Courtney Ruggles is the Digital Content Marketing Manager for Texas Instruments Education Technology. Before joining Texas Instruments, Courtney was a math teacher and coach. She has always had a pass...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/backtothebasicsactivity
Going Back to School With Stations
...rst week of school sets the tone for the school year. It shows your students that your classroom will be filled with student voice, collaboration, engagement and movement. Stations are also a great way for students to get to know one another in a smaller and more comfortable setting and for teach...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/backtoschool_stations
Professional basketball star donates TI calculators to his former high school
... students’ interest in STEM subjects, which can set them up for success today, in college tomorrow and in future careers,” said TI Media Relations Manager, Ellen Fishpaw. With the ACT around the corner, the school’s Math Department Chair, Christy Simpson, said the donation couldn’t have come at ...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2017/february/tj-warren-donates