Why It’s Good to Make Mistakes in Math Class
...students lack the mathematical understanding needed to solve problems and, as a result, make conceptual errors even with the help of a calculator for computations. I find it helpful to let students explore their calculators without giving them any instructions on how to use it. Most students can...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/commoncalculatormistakes
Coding Like a Girl (Scout), and Loving It!
...same interest and confidence in math and science, so when an opportunity to partner with Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas (GSNETX) came to my attention combining all of these things, I threw my heart and head into this project to make it happen. It is such a joyful event when different aspects of m...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/girlscouts_codingbadge
Finding Fibonacci — Six Examples | Texas Instruments
We are constantly looking for things, whether it be our car keys, ourselves or the next best smartphone. Sometimes, finding things become pop hits. Back in 1985 there was a video game that was popular called “Where in the World Is Carmen Sandiego?” Not too long after the debut of that game came ...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2022/finding-fibonacci-six-examples
“Room To Grow” Podcast — Behind the Scenes | Texas Instruments
...s is and always has been a self-described “tech geek,” intrigued by inventive ways to use technology to explore and make sense of the world, and that comes out when we talk about teaching and learning math. As for me, well, I was born to be a teacher. At ten years old, I was playing school with ...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2022/room-to-grow-podcast
7 Books To Beat the Summer Heat | Texas Instruments
... still register!) “Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics” by Peter Liljedahl This easy read includes easily applied and practical recommendations. It also includes relevant research on what actually matters in helping all students learn mathematics. “This is definitely one ...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2022/7-books-2022-summer-reading-list
Flattening the Curve: How You Can Learn to Stay Healthy With STEM
...ible than past viruses and has spread across the globe quickly as a result. The World Health Organization and the Centers for Disease Control have recommended social distancing to “flatten the curve” — an effort to reduce the potential for transmitting the virus from one person to another and ho...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/flattencurve
Going Back to School With Stations
At the middle school and secondary levels, the first day of school typically consists of teachers introducing themselves, going over the syllabus and students completing get-to-know-you activities or ice breakers. I’ll admit, I have also used a similar format until I realized that this doesn’t sh...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/backtoschool_stations
Top 10 T³™ Webinars From 2021
... and available on demand. Watch recordings on your schedule and at your own pace. After finishing a webinar, don’t forget to print a certificate of completion. This may be accepted at your school or district for continuing education credit. Introducing the TI-84 Plus CE Python Graphing Ca...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2021webinars
Vectors in Component Form
Vectors in Component Form apcalculus website Mathematics lessons for IB® Diploma Programme Applications and Interpretation | Geometry and Trigonometry Vectors in Component Form Students will learn ...https://education.ti.com/en/ib/activities/applications-interpretation/nspire-vectors-component-form
Amortization
...les are quite useful when discussing the payback of loans. They are used as ways of calculating the value for business assets over time. Students are going to use them to give them a little taste of what it would cost to purchase a car or a home and how to compare options. D...https://education.ti.com/en/ib/activities/applications-interpretation/84-amortization
Amortization
...les are quite useful when discussing the payback of loans. They are used as ways of calculating the value for business assets over time. Students are going to use them to give them a little taste of what it would cost to purchase a car or a home and how to compare options. D...https://education.ti.com/en/ib/activities/analysis-approaches/84-amortization
Vectors in Component Form
Vectors in Component Form apcalculus website Mathematics lessons for IB® Diploma Programme Analysis and Approaches | Geometry and Trigonometry Vectors in Component Form Students will learn how to e...https://education.ti.com/en/ib/activities/analysis-approaches/nspire-vectors-component-form
Meet TI Teacher of the Month: Lisa Goddard
...y and STEM TEACHES WHERE: Wilburton High School, southeastern Oklahoma TEACHING FOR HOW LONG: 10 years Lisa in her own words: Why did you become a teacher? Growing up, I always wanted to help teach others. Whether this was through tutoring or coaching swim lessons, it has always felt na...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2019/march/teacherofthemonth
Solution 12005: Unexpected Complex Answer Results (i Imaginary) on the TI-83 Plus, TI-84 Plus, and TI-84 Plus C Silver Edition.
... approximation of zero. Thus, -3E-13-i is the same as 0-i which is equal to -i. With certain computations, these calculators use very sophisticated algorithms to calculate the most accurate answer possible. The same algorithm will also approximate for zero for other examples such as i^8 or i^9. S...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/ti-83-84-plus-family/troubleshooting-messages-unexpected-results/12005
Solution 22234: TI-Nspire™ Family Handheld Showing Busy Signal for an Extended Period of Time When Doing Complex Calculations.
...elow instructions:• Press and hold the [on] key.• After a few seconds an error "BREAK" message will appear• Press [tab] to choose from either "View" "Go To" or "Cancel".• Press [enter] on any one of these options to cancel the calculation.Please see the TI-Nspire CX, TI-Nspire CX CAS, TI-Nspire a...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/ti-nspire-family/product-usage/22234
Solution 11834: Algorithm for cSolve() Function on the TI-89 Family, TI-92 Family, Voyage™ 200 and TI-Nspire™ CAS Family.
... Home | TI-Nspire™ family of products Knowledge Base Knowledge Base Search What is the cSolve() (complex solve) function algorithm on the TI-89 family, TI-92 family, Voyage 200 and TI-Nspire CAS family products? The algorithm for cSolve() is t...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/ti-nspire-family/product-usage/11834
Solution 34417: Evaluating Composite Functions for a Specific Value of X on the TI-83 Plus and TI-84 Plus Family.
...Note: Many textbooks indicate function compositions using the notation f(g(x)) or (f ° g)(x). Solution: Let Y1 = f(x) and Y2 = g(x) • Press [Y=] to go to the Y= Editor screen. • Input x2 + 3x - 2 into the Y1 slot, then press [ENTER]. • Input 2x + 3 into the Y2 slot, then press [ENTER]. • Press ...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/ti-83-84-plus-family/product-usage/34417
Solution 11693: Algorithm for Solving Trigonometric Functions (Sine, Cosine and Tangent) on Texas Instruments' Graphing Calculators.
...Plus and TI-84 Plus family of products Knowledge Base Knowledge Base Search How does TI graphing calculators compute values for sine, cosine and tangent? Texas Instruments uses the CORDIC algorithm method to compute trigonometric and other transcendenta...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/ti-83-84-plus-family/product-usage/11693
Solution 11852: Algorithm for tCollect() Function on the TI-89 Family, TI-92 Family, and Voyage™ 200 Graphing Calculators.
... Knowledge Base Knowledge Base Search How do the TI-89 family, TI-92 family, and Voyage 200 graphing calculators compute the results for the tCollect() function? The algorithm for the tCollect( function is defined as follows: tCollect( repeatedly uses the wel...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/other-graphing/product-usage/11852
Solution 11853: The Algorithm for cFactor() Function on the TI-89 Family, TI-92 Family, and Voyage 200™ Graphing Calculators.
...er Graphing Calculator products Knowledge Base Knowledge Base Search What is the algorithm for the cFactor() (complex factor) function on the TI-89 family, TI-92 family, and Voyage 200 graphing calculators? The algorithm for cFactor() function is the same ...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/other-graphing/product-usage/11853
Solution 34611: Computing One Way Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) on the TI-83 Plus and TI-84 Plus Family of Graphing Calculators.
...more different samples were all selected from populations with the same mean. Example: To compare the distance traveled by three different brands of golf balls when struck by a driver, a completely randomized design is used. A robotic golfer, using a driver, is set up to hit a random sample of 2...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/ti-83-84-plus-family/product-usage/34611
Genetic Probability
Use the SciTools App to simulate a Punnett square. Make predictions about genetic crosses. Learn about the following concepts; genes, alleles, dominant alleles, recessive alleles, homozygous individuals, heterozygous individuals, phenotypes, and genotypes.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/genetic-probability
Millikan Oil Drop Experiment Simulation
Students run a simulation on the TI-83+ or TI-84+ graphing calculator to perform a variation of the Millikan Oil Drop Experiment. The goal is to adjust the voltage across parallel plates until a droplet is suspended between the plates. The data can ba analyzed to determine the charge on the dro...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/millikan-oil-drop-experiment-simulation
Silenced Songbirds
Students calculate the probable number of Golden-Cheeked Warblers present in a particular area. Students prepare a marked map, calculate the number of square miles in the marked area, and estimate the number of birds that live in the area.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/silenced-songbirds
Describing Categorical Data - Advanced Placement
Students categorize data using tables and bar charts. They also determine relative frequencies.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/describing-categorical-data--advanced-placement