Why It’s Good to Make Mistakes in Math Class
... find it helpful to let students explore their calculators without giving them any instructions on how to use it. Most students can use a simple four-function variety, but rarely do they have experience with scientific calculators. Giving them time to explore and experiment helps them understand ...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/commoncalculatormistakes
Engage All Students With Questioning Strategies
... Students work together on an assignment with their calculators. Turn-and-talk Just as straightforward as it sounds, turn-and-talk happens immediately after “think time.” Not only do students collaborate about their ideas, but students who may need some help can talk to a peer t...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/questioningstrategies
Coding Like a Girl (Scout), and Loving It!
...h 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 my life somewhat magically mix together. My eyes lit up when Michelle Grooms, one of our...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/girlscouts_codingbadge
How to Keep Kids’ STEM Skills Sharp This Summer
...ss seven schools got to learn basic programming by working with the TI-Innovator Hub and the TI-Innovator Rover. Many of the kids were having so much fun, they didn’t even realize they were learning important math and science skills. And, the STEM Squad has several other visits up their sleeve. W...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/may/keepthesteminsummer
#NCTMannual 2018 Recap
... concept of meaningful results. TI-Nspire™ CX technology Link to presentation>> Making Math Relevant Through Modeling Modeling mathematics through applied problems that students can see and touch can develop their understanding of the concepts they are learning. In this session, we did some ha...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/may/nctm2018
Top Tips for Tackling the SAT® with the TI-84 Plus CE
... allowed on the test; see the SAT® Calculator Policy webpage for the full list. The tips in this post focus on the TI-84 Plus CE model, but they are applicable to the entire TI-84 graphing calculator family. Be sure your calculator is fully charged or has fresh batteries for test day. And keep ...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/september/sat_tips_ti84
Slope: It Shouldn’t Just Be a Formula
...e: increasing, decreasing, at a constant rate, and at an increasing/decreasing rate. The goal is to associate the features of the graph with what is happening contextually. For example: Consider the above graph. Ask your students what they notice and what they wonder about the temperature ...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/november/slope_brown_gc
Hit a high note exploring the math behind music
... When writing music, musicians use structures, like proportional relationships, to guide the way they plan and play note sequences. Relationships are fundamental to math and create a compelling link between music and math that will help you hit a high note in class. Try these lessons below to h...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/november/math-behind-music
Testing Tips: Using Calculators on Class Assessments
...ithout the calculator and for which ones you will allow technology support. Encourage students to think about Mathematical Practice Standard #5, “use appropriate tools strategically,” as your lessons unfold, so they consider whether the calculator is helpful, necessary or a disadvantage in a part...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/november/calculators-on-class-assessments
Who knew math had moves?
...San Antonio for the T³ International Conference, volunteered their time to go into schools and help students see how learning math and science can be fun. Since September, TI has been visiting schools around the country, teaching students how to use their graphing calculators to program Rover to...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/march/rockinwithrover
Science Sims Can Be Phenomenal!
... students can usually only see them after school has ended and from Earth. This simulation allows students to see how and why the phases of the moon happen – with a view from space! For more information, download the Teacher Notes (pdf). You can view and download the full TI-Nspire CX activity ...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/march/sciencesims
5 Engineering Projects You Can Do in Your Science Class
Bring awareness to the many career options that exist in the field of engineering by challenging your students to solve the problems listed below. They will have fun, work together, and learn about different engineering fields that use science every day. 1. Environmental Engineering – The Garba...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/february/engineerscience
How to introduce your students to computational thinking in the math classroom
...g code to perform operations are deepening their understanding of the underlying mathematics. And remember, if they can code it, then they know it. Happy coding! Are you curious about how to introduce your students to computational thinking? Writing a program to demonstrate their understanding...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/june/codinginmath
It's the Most Math-Magical Time of the Year!
...follow @TICalculators on social media. The more entries you earn, the better your chances to win. Two winners will be randomly selected to receive a fun holiday gift package featuring items like our cozy blanket, and more. At the end of the sweepstakes, one Grand Prize winner will not only recei...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/tiholidaysweepstakes
Learning With Your Students
... Then, we introduced the TI-Innovator™ Hub and made traffic lights, using different frequencies to make different sounds. The students thought it was fun, so we moved on to building a conductivity probe using resources from Path to STEM’s “How Clean is the Water?” We had been learning about water...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/october/learning-with-your-students
What to Do Instead of a Traditional Final Exam
...ceiling. Presentations The project had to be presented, as well. What I really liked was that the whole process was documented. You can see what is happening in each step as you look through the Google Slides™ presentations from a few of the groups: Group 1, Group 2 and Group 3. I think each gr...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/december/instead-of-a-traditional-final-exam
The Best Equilibrium Simulation Ever
...ials say, “I’ve tried everything.” I’ve used the popular method of moving water from one beaker to another using two straws of different widths. This approach can result in always-changing water levels due to spillage. Students don’t get to see that equilibrium means that there is a constant rate...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/december/the-best-equilibrium-simulation-ever
NASA Events Calendar
...e Space Vehicle Mock-Up Facility to see some of NASA’s latest robots! Watch the recording on the NASA Distance Learning Network – DLN Info Channel. Fun with Technology Driving on Another Planet: An Inside Look at NASA’s Space Exploration Vehicles Recorded: May 8, 2017 Get an up-close...https://education.ti.com/en/promotion/nasa-event-calendar
Let TI Help You With the New Science Olympiad Detector Building Event
This is the breadboard. It functions as an output platform for students to read collected data with red, blue and green LEDs. Science Olympiad, a national science/STEM competition organization, just added a new high school event called Detector Building. In the 35-year history of Science Oly...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/detectorbuilding
Texas Instruments Virtual Booth | NSTA Engage 2021
... for your students. Try it today TI science quiz Answer fun, easy questions for a chance to win a brand-new TI graphing calculator and a TI-Innovator™ Hub with TI LaunchPad™ Board. There’s a new winner e...https://education.ti.com/en/events/nctm-atlanta
Fall in Love with Polar Graphs: Top 4 Ways to Turn Heads with the TI-84 Plus
...tarted, you will need to put your TI-84 Plus graphing calculator in polar mode. Press the mode key, then press the arrow down button until you get to FUNCTION, then move right 2 spaces to POLAR and press the enter key. Now you are in the right mood mode 😊. 1: Hypnotize your Honey Use your calcul...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/february/polargraphlove
Robotics for the 21st Century | Texas Instruments
...s! This is an introduction to interior versus exterior angles that they won’t soon forget. And solving a system of two linear equations is a lot more fun when it involves two robots driving at each other and crashing at the point of intersection. A prompt like “One robot starts at that corner” is...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2022/roboticsweek2022
Summer of STEM: Breaking Board Paradox
...ou’ll need: A few paint sticks from a local hardware store. An unfolded piece of newspaper about 3’ x 3’ in area. Butcher paper or thicker wrapping paper will also work. A table, a glove to avoid splinters, and goggles to protect your eyes. What to do: Lay the paint stick on th...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/june/breakingboard
Introducing the TI-Nspire CX II
...M concepts,” said Peter Balyta, Ph.D., president of TI Education Technology. “Once teachers experience the new TI-Nspire CX II, they will immediately appreciate the improved visuals on the screen, added power and robust, new features that help students explore STEM.” Teachers will also apprecia...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/nspire
Let’s Get Back to the Basics
...r key here. In the Back to the Basics Calculator Activity, students are required to challenge themselves with high-level problem-solving by graphing functions and equations, interpreting tables of values and evaluating expressions. This activity is designed for algebra I and intended to be com...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/backtothebasicsactivity