roboticsweek2021
Did you know that the best way to understand how something works is to take it apart and examine the insides? That’s why “teardown” videos are so popular — they show us what’s on the inside of everyday products without having to worry about reassembling them. In celebration of National Roboti...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/roboticsweek2021
ICYMI: TI’s Top 10 YouTube Videos of 2020
It’s been a year like no other — one many of us would like to forget! To try and help, we’ve been hard at work developing new video resources to save you time and energy in the classroom, whether you are teaching in person, remotely or in a blended environment. All of our videos are posted on ou...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/1-5-2021-top-videos
Using Python to Squeeze the Fun Back Into Math
Have you heard the BIG news? Python is now included in the new TI-84 Plus CE Python graphing calculator! What does this mean for math class? Python on the handheld gives teachers a tool to teach algorithmic thinking, provide authentic opportunities for problem solving, and enhance mathematical re...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/usingpython-84plusce
Leveraging CAS to Explore and Teach Mathematics
You can't spell Calculus without the letters C, A, and S, but a Computer Algebra System has unforeseen potential in any math class that requires algebraic thinking. (Try to find one that doesn't!) I'll be the first to admit that I wasn't sure I was a “CAS fan” when first introduced to it. I didn...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/leveragecas
TI Calculators + Chromebook™ Computers = A Powerful Combo for Math Class
Did you know that you can use your Texas Instruments (TI) graphing calculators seamlessly with your Chromebook™ notebook computers? For a truly integrated approach to teaching and learning mathematics, students can now connect either their TI‑84 Plus CE or TI‑Nspire™ CX II graphing calculators to...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/ti_calculators_and_chromebooks
TI Codes Contest Winners Revealed
...nto practice in a space-themed challenge. We asked students to think of ways to improve a process or product on the International Space Station (ISS) using TI technology. Each team was tasked with putting together a brief video synopsis to present their concept as well as their prototype. In ad...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/ticodeswinners
Straight-A Student Won’t Allow COVID-19 To Take Her Dreams
This Valentine’s Day, we want to celebrate a straight-A student whose love of learning is inspiring everyone around her. Jasmine Calderon, 17, is an exceptional senior at Pahokee High School in Florida who continues to excel despite her entire household coming down with COVID-19 over the summer...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/spreadmathlove
Going for Gold: 5 Sports-Themed Activities to Engage Your Students
...ayed by one year due to a global pandemic. Not only is this an exciting time for the athletes but also for fans of the sports they represent. Many of us will be glued to our televisions watching the “best of the best” do their thing and experiencing the excitement and drama of it all from our cou...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/goingforgold
Celebrate #CSEdWeek Teaching Students to Code With TI
...ofessional mentors. Along with Nanoracks and Valley Christian Schools, we sent an experiment up to the International Space Station. We learned how to use a microprocessor to run our experiment — I was intrigued. How could I utilize the skills learned in this elite group of students for all of my ...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/csedweekwithti
StatisticsOfficeHours
...rch 1: Inference for Quantitative Data (Units 7 and 9) Presentation Click here to join our upcoming session. And, access all of our live and previously recorded Office Hours sessions on our YouTube channel here. Undoubtedly, this is going to be a challenging school year for students and teach...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/statisticsofficehours
Choose Your Own Adventure: 5 Projects To Get Students Coding With Python!
Computer Science Education Week is just around the corner … are you ready for some Python fun with your students? How do you plan to spend the week? Will you incorporate a little computer science every day? Will you teach a little computer science history? What types of activities do you like to ...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/csedweek
Meet the Texas Calculus Teacher Who Won the Spread the Math Love Contest and a Trip to MIT
San Antonio calculus teacher Walter Meyer thought he was heading to a meeting about funding for a gardening project, but instead he was surprised with cheerleaders, a marching band and news that he was the latest winner in the Texas Instruments (TI) Spread the Math Love Contest. Walter Meyer s...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/sanantoniosurprise
TI’s Response to COVID-19: We Are Here for You
Updated May 8, 2020, by Peter Balyta (@pbalyta) Together, we continue to face an unprecedented situation. Hundreds of thousands of schools around the globe have closed, and teachers have been thrust into a new reality: virtual learning. For many teachers, it has been a crash course in preparing...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/coronavirusresponse
Shifting From Learning Loss to Recovering Learning in the New School Year
...ng loss” has dominated the media, professional education organizations and conversations amongst educators. It makes logical sense to assume that because students were not consistently in classrooms they weren’t learning math as they would have without the pandemic. Shifting our perspective to fo...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/recoverlearning
Coding Like a Girl (Scout), and Loving It!
Like many of you, I wear a variety hats in a day — daughter, sister, wife, mom, marketing professional, runner, math education advocate, PTA member, college football fan and, last but not least, a Girl Scout leader! I started my career in engineering because I loved math and science. Both subject...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/girlscouts_codingbadge
Monday Night Calculus With Steve Kokoska and Tom Dick
Calculus connoisseurs Tom Dick and Steve Kokoska are ready to call the Monday night action! This school year, Texas Instruments (TI) has teamed up with former AP® Calculus Chief Reader Steve Kokoska and former Test Development committee member Tom Dick to provide live, content sess...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/monday_night_calculus
To STEM and Beyond!
...ology for my chemistry classes as a data-collection solution and interactive simulation, so I knew about the graphing calculators and how they can be used with Vernier sensors. I was intrigued and followed up with training sponsored by TI on STEM in the classroom, where I was then introduced to t...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/stemday
Best of Middle Grades Science Activities
The ScienceNspired.com website is an excellent resource for any science teacher looking for lessons and content that can be used either in person or online. The colorful and engaging simulations help bring the concepts to life for students by enabling them to test variables and challenge their ...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/bestofmgscience
Albuquerque schools using high-tech devices to teach math
TI technology is changing the way Albuquerque Public School students learn math. Read the Story TI technology is changing the way Albuquerque Public School students learn math. Albuquerque schools using high-tech devices to teach math Texas Instruments Albuquerque schools using high-tec...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2015/october/ti-tech-in-use
Puzzling Students to Push Their Understanding
“Mr. Collier, what does it mean to justify my work?” seemed a simple enough question to answer. I quickly replied, “Explain how you got to your answer and why you chose the solution method that you did.” But, unbeknownst to that student, the question sent a chill down my spine. Can my students j...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2022/puzzleproblems
Tips for Transitioning to the TI-Nspire CX from the TI-84 Plus
Are you transitioning to TI-Nspire™ CX graphing calculators from TI-84 Plus family models in your classroom? The TI-Nspire CX graphing calculator is a powerful tool with many features, yet it is easy to perform familiar operations like calculating and graphing. Here are some suggestions to get ...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/september/transitioning_to_the_ti-nspire
Expanding Knowledge With Financial Literacy | Texas Instruments
...r understanding about personal finances are better prepared for financial management and long-term economic success [1]. Three strategies that we can use to help our students build a foundation for financial literacy are further educating ourselves, becoming familiar with financial education stan...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2022/financial_literacy
Meet TI Teacher of the Month: Fatemia Fuson
We’re celebrating teachers, like you, who make a difference in the classroom. This month, join us in getting to know Fatemia Fuson, a graphic designer turned math and computer science teacher. Fast Facts About Fatemia: TEACHES WHAT: AP Calculus, College Algebra, Trigonometry, AP Computer Scienc...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/september/teacher-of-the-month
Top Tips for Tackling the SAT® with the TI-84 Plus CE
On the SAT® exam, calculators are allowed on one of the two math sections. Read on for tips to leverage your TI-84 Plus CE for success on test day! The example questions explained below are like questions you might see on the SAT® exam. 1. Know Your Tools Bring a calculator that you are famil...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/september/sat_tips_ti84
Math and Python: A Great Valentine’s Day Couple
... fly, or crashed horribly into the ground, is for someone else to decide. We each came up with an idea. Riggins created a wonderful activity. While using Python, students learn about slope as they work to deliver flowers from Jack’s house to Diane’s house. (Yes, “Jack & Diane” dates us a little...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2022/heartpython