Have an AWEsum Fibonacci Day!
...ound that it is good for us! Eight reasons why awe makes your life better In this article by Summer Allen, research suggests that awe can make you happier, healthier, humbler and more connected to the people around you. Now imagine an encounter with mathematics that left you awestruck. For te...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/fibonacciday
Using Python to Squeeze the Fun Back Into Math
...e never coded before, that is ok. Python is great for new coders, and we’ll talk resources in a bit. So, what’s all the buzz about Python? COLOR ME HAPPY! Python incorporates color in the editor. Keywords such as for, if and import are blue. Math operators such as =, +, * and – are all red. Stri...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/usingpython-84plusce
TI Calculators + Chromebook™ Computers = A Powerful Combo for Math Class
...OS™ to connect their calculator and capture screenshots. Here is a quick sample activity. In the GIF below, students are asked to consider a rational function, and explore points of interest, and share back screenshots of what they found interesting. Example of a template that students w...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/ti_calculators_and_chromebooks
Top 3 Halloween-Themed Classroom Activities
... an inquisitive photojournalist, students must analyze pictures and ask pointed questions regarding the interactions of light and matter and how they apply to ghosts. Investigate ghostly sightings using TI-Nspire™ CX technology. Designed to complement middle grades physical scien...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/halloween
Going for Gold: 5 Sports-Themed Activities to Engage Your Students
...n the math and science classroom. Let’s take a look at five activities you can try with your students. 1. Code the Flag This year, there will be approximately 10,000 athletes competing from 205 countries (however there are only 195 countries; a great topic for discussion) in 31 sports. The f...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/goingforgold
Choose Your Own Adventure: 5 Projects To Get Students Coding With Python!
...mpetitions or individual goal setting. Version two: Use with the TI-Innovator™ Hub. Each time the user is correct, play a “happy” tone set by the student. When the user enters invalid values, play an “unhappy” tone. Based on levels passed, change the color of the TI-Inno...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/csedweek
To STEM and Beyond!
...r™ Hub (Figure 1). We learned so much and had such a great time learning together. After seeing the positive impact on these students after school, I approached my principal spring of 2020 and proposed a full-blown programming/robotics course. Here’s where it gets really good: A pandemic plus a ...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/stemday
How To Celebrate National Chemistry Week With Students | TI
...n introduction to data collection and how to use the TI-Nspire™ CX II graphing calculator. Vernier and Texas Instruments worked together to create an application on the TI-Nspire™ CX II handheld that will collect and analyze data. One of my favorite activities is where students use three differen...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2022/celebrate-chemistry-week-with-students
World-Emoji-Day
... to my Intro to STEAM class that I teach at Comsewogue High School in Port Jefferson Station, New York. I wanted to take a less formal (and more fun) approach to coding with my students. Yes, we could have started with the traditional “Hello, world!” and the kids would be able to create some prog...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2022/world-emoji-day
“Room To Grow” Podcast — Behind the Scenes | Texas Instruments
...a math educator. We keep each episode to about 30-minutes long, knowing that educators’ time is precious and knowing that concise, succinct ideas are appreciated. Why is it “Room To Grow”? We chose the title “Room To Grow” because we appreciate the double meaning: We want the podcast to feel lik...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2022/room-to-grow-podcast
Jingle Bells, Falling Snow and Python Lists | Texas Instruments
...f the elements in the list. Also notice that the operation is commutative. For an example of this type of list construction in action, see Unit 4 Application, which creates a simulation of tossing two dice and monitoring the different sums that are accumulated and analyzed. Building a list...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2022/python-lists
Carving Out Some Halloween Math Fun | Texas Instruments
...een for an extra fright! DIY calculator costume template for a boo-tique look! Get the calculator costume template » Have a happy Halloween! Pumpkins, ghosts, cats, zombies and more! Spirits will soar in the math classroom with these fun, spooky-themed ideas and pre...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2022/carving-out-halloween-math-fun
Promposal With Balloons and Buttons | Texas Instruments
...r (red, green, blue) and draws a filled circle at a random position with a random radius (x, y, r) somewhere on the screen. These circles continue to appear on the screen until the user presses [esc]. Simple, eh? But, then what? More on that shortly. Example 2: Yes! Or No? As you ca...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2022/promposals
Top 10 Books for Every Teacher’s Summer Reading List
...ng. “How Not to Be Wrong: The Power of Mathematical Thinking” by Jordan Ellenberg. Recommended by John Urschel, this book is a fantastic exercise in applying math to everyday real-world issues and illustrates the importance of thinking for oneself. This captivating read illustrates how math touc...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/summerreading
You Can Teach an Old Snake New Tricks: Computer Science on the TI-84 Plus CE Python Graphing Calculator
...and declare variables. #2. Loop eight times. #3. Generate either a 0 or a 1. #4. Add the number appropriate to either base. #5. Give the user the binary number; request the decimal. #6. Determine if the us...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/pythoncomputerscience
TI’s Path to STEM Projects Are Now Available in Python
...ect challenges students to design a circuit and write code that creates an on/off switch using a banana — that’s correct, a banana (or you can use an apple if you dislike bananas). Unit 2: Banana switch circuit diagram. Unit 3: Setting Analog Output — “Make a Mood Light.” Students ...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2022/pathtostem
Adding “Class” to Your Python Code | Texas Instruments
...in the two separate sample programs. Here’s a partial sample of those classes: Object-oriented programming using classes is a different approach to software design that focuses on the nouns (balloons, buttons, objects) in a project rather than the verbs (print, display, =, actions)....https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2022/python-coding-classes
AP® Statistics: 6 Math Functions You Must Know for the TI-84 Plus
...means you do not need to standardize (turn to z-scores) the values before using the command. Since you are allowed boundary values, you don’t have to apply the compliment rule. To find the probability that X takes a value between 65 and 86 if X is normally distributed with mean 70 and standard de...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/april/apstats
Get Out and #SpreadMathLove
...orate geocaching into learning. Now, grab your family or your students, or just get out on your own, and get geocaching! *Terms and conditions apply. See drawing rules on the promotion landing page for details. About the author: Alison Steele is the Senior Marketing Manager for TI Edu...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/geocaching
7 Reasons Why Python on the TI-Nspire™ CX II Graphing Calculator Is a Must-Have for Your Classroom
...ogramming language. It’s widely used in many industries, as well as in education, and is designed to be easy to learn. Python is used in a variety of applications, including artificial intelligence, financial services and data science. #2: TI’s support of coding in STEM Texas Instruments (TI)...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/7-reasons-why-python-is-a-must
STEM Projects: Exploring the Heartbeat | Texas Instruments
...we can add an external factor ... temperature. This challenge is all about modeling the autonomic nervous system, in which students can model what happens to the human body as temperature increases. It also offers a great opportunity for them to discuss what may cause such a reaction to occur, ...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2024/heartbeat-of-stem
Prime Summer Reading for Math Teachers | Texas Instruments
...arted, how to incorporate routines into your classroom, and how it can lead students to independent thinking. Authors Kelemanik and Lucenta also appear as guests on two episodes of the Room to Grow podcast. They share how the power of routines is helping teachers “hand over agency to student...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2024/summer-reading-for-math-teachers
Best of Biology
...hots from the Cell Structure and Function 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 reprodu...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/bestofbiology
Applications and Interpretation
...ave scatter plots whose points form a straight line. Arithmetic Sequences and Series Students will explore the definition of a function through use of a graph, a set of ordered pairs and an input-output diagram. *NEW/UPDATED Back in Time Students wil...https://education.ti.com/en/ib/activities/applications-interpretation
Graphing Calculators Are Now Approved for the AP® Biology Exam, but What Else Can I Do With Them?
...in alleles are selected in various populations and in different environmental conditions. Science Practice: The student can use mathematics appropriately. TI graphing calculators are math tools. They are intended to be used by students to explore all aspects of mathematics and how mat...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2019/april/graphingcalculatorsapproved