Best of Biology
...ion activity. 3. Genetics: Cellular Division — Addition by Division This activity is an interesting approach to exploring how cells make copies of themselves. Students break down the stages of mitosis by evaluating how different cell types reproduce at different rates, all while seein...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/bestofbiology
Can You Hear the Ball Bounce?
...s and the diminishing rebound height. In this ball bounce activity, we explore that relationship from a slightly different perspective. Can we develop a mathematical model that is based on the sound the ball makes on impact and the time interval between consecutive bounces? And can we then use ...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/ball-bounce-activity
AP® Calculus Resources
... In this activity, students will learn how to use the second derivative test to find maxima and minima in word problems and solve optimization in functions and parametric functions. Optimization The goal of this activity is for students to use the area to...https://education.ti.com/en/ib/activities
Applications and Interpretation
...ve a Trig Equation? Students will look at a problem situation that involves categorical data and will determine which is the appropriate chi-square test to use: the chi-squared goodness of fit or the chi-squared two-way test. Chi-Squared Tests Students ...https://education.ti.com/en/ib/activities/applications-interpretation
Meet TI Teacher of the Month: Tim Collier
...ester, Oklahoma TEACHING FOR HOW LONG: 31 years Tim in his own words: Why did you become a teacher? The short answer is that teachers are 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...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?
...olve scientific problems. With the TI-Nspire™ CX graphing calculator, students can explore simulations of scientific phenomena by graphing data on topics such as weather patterns, chemical reactions and water quality. All of the simulation-based content is free and can be downloaded at www.scie...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2019/april/graphingcalculatorsapproved
Meet TI Teacher of the Month: Stacy Thibodeaux
...e to be strict, never smile, and to wait to show students who you are in order to earn their respect. Since then, I've learned that it’s actually the opposite — students need to know that you care. What do you love most about teaching? I love the relationships that you build with your students a...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2019/april/teacherofthemonth
Building a Band With Famous Mathematicians
...known that math and music are closely 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 EFPS...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2019/june/music-in-math
Analysis and Approaches
... In this activity, students will learn how to use the second derivative test to find maxima and minima in word problems and solve optimization in functions and parametric functions. Optimization The goal of this activity is for students to use the area to...https://education.ti.com/en/ib/activities/analysis-approaches
Calculus + Graphing Calculator = More Teachable Moments
... of y = f(x) stays entirely within the window, with the only allowable exception being at x = a itself. The vertical distance from the y = L to the top or bottom of the screen that Player One chooses is the “epsilon” (Ε) in the formal definition. The horizontal distance from x = a to the left o...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2019/september/calculascalcs
Mission Celebration: Use Math to Mark the 50th Anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon Landing
...ire, students connect math and science, build reasoning and problem-solving skills, and investigate design processes as they are put in the role of propulsion engineers. Their mission: Design and fuel rocket boosters like the Space Launch System (SLS) Core Stage. This lesson is sure to ignite stu...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2019/july/missioncelebration
Free Resources for AP® Calculus by @TICalculators
...understanding 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 teachi...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2019/january/free-resources-for-ap-calculus
Madness in March Underscores the “M” in STEM
...mediate attention to turn it into only a good-news story. And as a parent, long-time educator and now head of TI’s education technology business, I’m optimistic that this can only be a good-news story. How? By building on what many educators are already doing — meeting kids where they are with le...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2019/mathmadness
Meet TI Teacher of the Month: Lisa Goddard
...ays teach my students that there’s more than one way to do a math problem. It’s just like on a calculator — there’s more than one way to do different operations. To implement this idea, I often come up with different ways of explaining concepts. Whether it’s by using different methods, applying d...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2019/march/teacherofthemonth
Technology Loan Service
...n find out more about how our educational technology can enhance your pupils' learning.It's an ideal way for you to get TI products for teacher workshops, in-service training or to borrow individual calculators for you and your colleagues to evaluate. TI Technology Loan Service Reservat...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/technology-loan-service
Solution 11900: Troubleshooting a Texas Instruments Graphing Calculator That Will Not Turn On.
...ase Knowledge Base Search What troubleshooting steps can I try if the TI graphing calculator will not turn on or function properly? Please Note: Information on battery precautions and replacement can be found in the case entitled "Instructions for Replacing Batteries In...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/ti-83-84-plus-family/troubleshooting-messages-unexpected-results/11900
Solution 26990: Version Number Error Using Catalog Help On The TI-84 Plus™ Family.
... Why do I get a version number error when I try to use the Catalog Help application with the 2.53 or higher version of the TI-84 Plus Family Operating System? If you are receiving an error message when trying to run Catalog Help on your TI-84 Plus Family Calculator, you should install t...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/ti-83-84-plus-family/troubleshooting-messages-unexpected-results/26990
Solution 36757: Calculating Quotient and Remainders on the TI-84 Plus Family of Graphing Calculators.
... Knowledge Base Search When I divide two integers, how can I get the quotient and remainder instead of a decimal answer or an improper fraction on the TI-84 Plus family of graphing calculators? The TI-84 Plus family of graphing calculators do not have an integer division func...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/ti-83-84-plus-family/product-usage/36757
Solution 34774: Using Boolean Logic on the TI-83 Plus and TI-84 Plus Family of Graphing Calculators.
...3 Plus and TI-84 Plus family of products Knowledge Base Knowledge Base Search How do I perform Boolean Logic operations on the TI-83 Plus and TI-84 Plus family of graphing calculators? Boolean Operators are often used in programs to control program flow a...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/ti-83-84-plus-family/product-usage/34774
Solution 12117: Cause of the Signature Error on the TI-89 Family, TI-92 Plus, or Voyage™ 200 Graphing Calculators.
...tor products Knowledge Base Knowledge Base Search Why am I getting a Signature Error message when sending the operating system to a TI-89 family, TI-92 Plus, or Voyage 200 graphing calculator? When sending the operating system to a TI-89 family, TI-92 Plus,...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/other-graphing/product-usage/12117
Solution 10437: Performing Fraction Calculations on the TI-85 or TI-86.
... Home | Other Graphing Calculator products Knowledge Base Knowledge Base Search How are fraction operations calculated on the TI-85 and TI-86 graphing calculators? The examples below will demonstrate how to add, subtract, multiply, and divide ...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/other-graphing/product-usage/10437
Solution 11968: Integer Division on the TI-89 Family, TI-92 Family, and Voyage™ 200 Graphing Calculators.
... Knowledge Base Search When I divide two integers, how can I get the quotient and remainder instead of a decimal answer or an improper fraction on the TI-89 family, TI-92 family, and Voyage 200 graphing calculators? The TI-89 family, TI-92 family, and Voyage 200 do not have an...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/other-graphing/product-usage/11968
Solution 12639: Availability of the TI-1706+ Quick Reference Card.
... Home | Scientific, elementary & basic calculators Knowledge Base Knowledge Base Search Where can I obtain a copy of the Quick Reference Card for the TI-1706+ basic calculator? Solution 12639: Availability of the TI-1706+ Quick Reference Card. TI...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/scientific-elem-calculators/general-information/12639
Radioactive Dating (isotopes) - PhET (HS)
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Molar Gas Lab
Students use stoichiometry to determine the mass of oxygen gas in a bottle. They may also check their answer against the amount of potassium chloride produced during the reaction.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/molar-gas-lab