AP® Statistics: 6 Math Functions You Must Know for the TI-84 Plus
...portant statistics features to know for the TI-84 Plus CE Graphing Calculator. 1: Regression Analysis It is unlikely that you will be asked to draw a scatterplot on the exam; however, being familiar with creating and analyzing a scatterplot of bivariate data could prove crucial. Make sure that yo...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/april/apstats
Which TI Calculator for the SAT® and Why?
... the test. The College Board® knows that students need to be able to do mathematics with and without a calculator if they want to achieve the highest scores. Summary chart There is a nice chart on the TI website that summarizes which calculators are allowed on the different standardized tests....https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/which-ti-calc-sat
Virtual-Ice-Breakers
Icebreakers are important parts of any learning environment — they encourage students to participate from the start of class, allow students to get to know one another, and perhaps teach you a thing or two about your class. But with many schools across the country starting virtually, getting to ...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/virtual-ice-breakers
Meet TI Teacher of the Month: Daniel Wilkie
We’re celebrating teachers, like you, who make a difference in the classroom on a daily basis. This month, join us in getting to know Daniel Wilkie, a high school IB math teacher who gets his students involved in coding activities with “Coding Fridays.” Fast Facts About Daniel: TEACHES WHAT...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/april/teacherofthemonth
Introducing the TI-Nspire CX II
It's a big day for Texas Instruments. Today, we introduced the all-new TI-Nspire CX II family of graphing calculators, bringing a 2 ½ times faster processor, an updated, new look and added math and coding features that will help bring STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) subjects to ...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/nspire
A first-of-its-kind STEM strategy charts path to help educators
...ing STEM learning for all students. Over the past year, Advance CTE, the Association of State Supervisors of Mathematics (ASSM), the Council of State Science Supervisors (CSSS) and the International Technology and Engineering Educators (ITEE) have collaborated in order to lay out a framework that...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/october/a-first-of-its-kind-stem-strategy-charts-path-to-help-educators
Leveraging CAS To Explore & Teach Mathematics, Part 2
...hip is true for variable expressions. There are not enough cases to establish a pattern, so choose additional examples wisely, and let CAS lead the discussion. (I typically choose a case where one denominator has a “repeated factor” and/or a denominator containing a factor of “x.”) Tra...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/leveragecas_pt2
A Teacher’s 5 Words That Changed My Life
...dhood diseases, maintained notebooks and interviewed my pediatrician. I went to the library regularly to study my chosen medical profession. Then I discovered there were procedures that I wouldn’t be able to stomach, bringing an abrupt end to my medical career. I was in the sixth grade. I had t...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/intlwomensday
Enter for a Chance to Win a TI-84 Plus CE
You may have gotten a sneak peek at our brand-new custom TI calculator pool float on Instagram. It made such a splash that we want to give one away. What better way to help you take the plunge as you start thinking about going back to school? There are 7 ways to win and we will be giving away p...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/july/contest
Summer of STEM: Disappearing Cups
How do you make a foam polystyrene cup disappear? Put it in an organic solvent such as acetone! Important note: Doing the project in a well ventilated space and using gloves are smart ways to avoid unnecessary exposure to acetone. Only use enough acetone to cause the cup to dissolve. Follow your...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/july/disappearing_cups
Three Pawsitively Fun TI-Nspire Math Activities
...ebra 1. 1. Introduction to Rates In this TI-Nspire CX activity from the Building Concepts series, students explore the concept of a unit-rate, and discover that equivalent ratios have the same unit rate, all while making sure that all the puppies are sharing food in a fair way. For more informat...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/august/dog_blog
Survey Says: Kids Like Math!
...rs are already doing – meeting kids where they are with learning tools and techniques that help kids make sense of the world around them. Teachers, school administrators and parents all share a responsibility in making math real and relatable for children. In the classroom, educators are using ...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/august/studentsurvey
5 Tips for a Healthy, Happy Exam Week | Texas Instruments
...ime, how do you keep yourself healthy and calm? Vanessa Vakharia, known as The Math Guru, has been in your shoes. In fact, when Vanessa was in high school, math class was a huge struggle. Thanks to some amazing teachers and life-changing learning environments, she’s a math lover, math teacher a...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/december/5-tips-for-a-healthy-happy-exam-week
Let’s Get Back to the Basics
As the new school year kicks off, there are many lessons that teachers are exploring to challenge and strengthen their students. We have created one activity that can help you assess your students’ understanding of key math concepts, identify their different learning styles and strengths, and ge...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/backtothebasicsactivity
How a TI Calculator and a Few Special Teachers Added up to an Engineering Career at TI
...n early beginning using arithmetic for entertainment, I don’t remember ever thinking that “when I grow up, I’m going to be an engineer.” In fact, in school I never felt that I was very good at mathematics, and it wasn’t one of my favorite subjects. I always loved computers and technology but was...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/eweek2021
Using TI-Nspire™ Technology To Creatively Solve ACT® Math Problems
One of the keys to doing well on the ACT® math exam is to be open to solving problems in non-traditional ways. The average ACT® score of the students at my school is a 30. Many of my students, who could solve problems the traditional way, choose alternative methods that might be faster or easie...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/actmathproblems
Engage Students With This Real-World Earth Day Activity
...” Using the average straw length of 7 3/4 inches and the diameter of the earth as 7,926 miles, calculate the answer using these steps: These screenshots from a TI-84 Plus CE graphing calculator represent solving how many times a day’s supply of plastic straws in the U.S. would wrap aroun...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/earthday
7 Reasons Why Python on the TI-Nspire™ CX II Graphing Calculator Is a Must-Have for Your Classroom
...hat strengthens the use of TI-Nspire™ CX II graphing calculators and software in math classes. Educators can now connect coding in Python to math, science, physical computing and robotics on a single platform. This update introduces students to one of the most popular and powerful programming ...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/7-reasons-why-python-is-a-must
Top 5 Tips for Transitioning to Virtual Teaching
...rom the classroom to an online environment is that relationships have already been formed. You have been with these students for a better part of the school year. And, don’t just talk at the kids. Create a conversation like you’re used to doing in class. Keep it interactive and fun. 3. Structure...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/distance-education
Customize your TI calculator with a 3-D printed case
...surance Engineer for Texas Instruments, created the prototypes in his free time and is sharing them on Thingiverse, a thriving design community for discovering, making and sharing 3-D printable things. So far, he’s created dozens of different 3-D printable designs and he’s excited to add calculat...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2017/january/3d-slide-case
ICYMI: Top 10 Webinars of 2019
...can knock one out in no time! Algebra Through Calculus: Domain and Range of Functions Hosted by Corey Boby and Kim Thomas AP® Calculus Readers discuss domain and range of functions in this second session of our “Algebra Through Calculus” series. Algebra Through Calculus: Seeing Structure ...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2019webinars
Engineers who code
TIers who code: TI engineers share how they learned to code on their TI calculator Did you know in just 10 minutes, you can learn to code? Coding is more than just a computer language; it requires the same problem solving and curiosity needed for STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathem...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2017/april/engineers-who-code
STEM Challenge
Fifteen teams of middle-school STEM students rise to the TI Orion Space Capsule Challenge in Sarasota, Fla. Fifteen teams of middle-school STEM students rise to the TI Orion Space Capsule Challenge in Sarasota, Fla. STEM Challenge Texas Instruments STEM Challenge website ...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2017/april/stem-challenge
Prime Summer Reading for Math Teachers | Texas Instruments
School’s out for summer! That means it’s time to relax, recharge and find a good book to read. What are math and science teachers reading this year to combat summer brain rot? We asked you, our teacher community, for ideas. This summer reading list features a hot mix of teaching practices,...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2024/summer-reading-for-math-teachers
5 Educators Using Robotics To Teach Math | Texas Instruments
... a look at a few specific activities where educators are effectively using the Rover to elevate student understanding and engagement in both math and science. Using Rovers in reflections and transformations in geometry Exploring interior and exterior angles using the Rover Coordinate plane...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2024/using-robotics-to-teach-math