Sums of Sequences
In this activity, students will develop formulas for the sum of arithmetic and geometric sequences. Students will then find the sum of sequences using the formulas developed.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/sums-of-sequences_1
Recursive Sequences
In this activity, students will use the sequence mode of the graphing calculator to generate recursive sequences and then examine the values. They will also write recursive sequence formulas for given sequences.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/recursive-sequences_1
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
Area of the Missing Square
In this activity, students will be introduced to an area model for representing a quadratic equation. Students will explore the relationship between the value of b and c, in y = x2 + bx + c, form of the quadratic equation. The relationship will be examined with integer and non-integer values in o...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/area-of-the-missing-square_1
Celebrate Pi Day With Unlimited Fun | Texas Instruments
...cts. Students will plot the data on a graph, then calculate the slope of the data points. What will they observe about the slope? Choose from two quick-start activities, “Ready-Made Pi” or “Homemade Pi.” Ready-Made Pi is great if class/prep time is short. If you have time for Homemade Pi, the...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2025/celebrate-pi-day
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
Points on a Perpendicular Bisector
Students will explore the relationship between a line segment and its perpendicular bisector. The concept of a point that is equidistant from two points is illustrated.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/points-on-a-perpendicular-bisector
NASA - An Astronaut in Motion
To better understand how astronauts function in their suits and their environment, researchers at NASA Johnson Space Center’s Anthropometry and Biomechanics Facility (ABF) are studying motor control and evaluating human physical measurement, variation, and movement. To study human movement, ABF r...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/nasa--an-astronaut-in-motion
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
Simultaneous Equation Solver App for the TI-89 Titanium
Extend the benefits and functions of your calculator. Calculate solutions (unique, representation of the infinite solutions, or no solution) for linear systems up to 30x30.Extend the benefits and functions of your calculator. Calculate solutions (unique, representation of the infinite solutions, or no solution) for linear systems up to 30x30. In addition, students can: Enter symbolic data Save and edit up to five constant vectors View residuals ...https://education.ti.com/en/software/details/en/BD358C4836B84DBCBA254D6554FBBEAC/89simultaneousequationsolver
StudyCards™ App for the TI-89 Titanium
The StudyCards™ App allows teachers and students to create electronic flash cards to use as a study tool for quiz or test review....or each of your classes. This easy-to-use PC software allows you to create the StudyCards stack that YOU need. * AP, AP Central, College Board, and SAT are registered trademarks of the College Entrance Examination Board, which was not involved in the production of and does not endorse this prod...https://education.ti.com/en/software/details/en/FFF66CBCD479484DA5EF604C955758E0/89studycards
Solution 40345: Directions to Accept a Texas Instruments Software Product With a 16 Character Activation Key.
...d this account must be created to use the Texas Instruments Software Product. 4a) If creating a new account click [Create an Account] and enter the requested information, name email address and password to create your account. 5) You should next see the [License Activation Center] if you purchase...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/sofware-apps/computer-software-installation-activation/40345
Rational Functions
In this activity, students will discover, or re-discover, the connection between a rational function, transformations, and both vertical and horizontal asymptotes.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/rational-functions_1
Investigation of End Behavior
Students explore end behavior of rational functions graphically, algebraically, and by using tables. They will use multiple representations to look at values a given function approaches as the independent variable goes to positive or negative infinity. Tools are provided which support them in usi...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/investigation-of-end-behavior
Transitions
Students will explore converting rectangular equations to polar form and vice versa. Familiar trigonometric identities and circle relationships are applied in making the conversions.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/transitions_1
Can You Hear Me Now?
Students will explore logarithmic equations relating to sound intensity and pH.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/can-you-hear-me-now
Let the Sun Shine
Students will explore daylights times of cities at different latitudes. They will create a scatterplot of the data and then find the cosine equation that matches the data. This should be worked in groups of 4, each student choosing a city of a different latitude. An extension at the end would ...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/let-the-sun-shine
Polly, Want Some Division?
In this activity, students will use polynomial calculations to determine quotients and remainders when performing polynomial division using CAS commands. The Remainder Theorem is introduced and applied to identify roots or zeros and to determine function values. Graphs are incorporated to visuall...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/polly-want-some-division
Sinusoidal Modeling
This lesson involves writing an equation to predict the average monthly temperature for a certain location based on past data.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/sinusoidal-modeling
Parametrizing the Unit Circle
The purpose of this activity is to use parametric equations to "unwrap" the unit circle. This process will allow students to obtain the graph of the function y = sin(x).https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/parametrizing-the-unit-circle
Transitions
In this activity, students review some basic relationships relating to the unit circle and apply these relationships in the conversion of a rectangular circle equation to polar form.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/transitions
Reduce It!
Students write augmented matrices for systems of equations and then solve the system by writing the augmented matrix in reduced row-echelon form.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/reduce-it
Exploring Linear Equations
Students will enter "life expectancy" data into lists and set up scatter plots and trace the scatter plot to select two points. Secondly, they will use the points to calculate slope and write a linear equation. Finally, they will use the Transformation Graphing App to fit the data using a linea...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/exploring-linear-equations_2
Exploring Linear Relationships -- Stacking Cups and Walking Rates
In this activity, students will explore several examples of linear relationships. They will use a table to organize data that they collect and will make graphs to display that data. Students are prompted to write equations and interpret slope as a rate of change.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/exploring-linear-relationships--stacking-cups-and-walking-rates
One Sided Limits
Students will be given piecewise functions and asked to evaluate both the left-hand limit and the right-hand limit of the function as x approaches a given number, c. Using sliders, students will estimate the value of the missing variable that makes the left-hand limit and the right-hand limit equal.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/one-sided-limits_1