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
My Top Takeaways From T3IC to Encourage, Engage and Empower
When attending a conference, most participants hope to leave inspired, motivated and empowered with strategies and tools to make positive impacts in their classrooms, schools and educational communities. The 2021 T³™ International Conference was appropriately themed, Encourage. Engage. Empower....https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/t3ictakeaways
Texas Instruments Brings Its Hands-On Coding Workshops to ShadOnline
This is a back to school like no other; it is taking shape in living rooms, bedrooms and classrooms, and our already overworked and underappreciated teachers are being asked to do more than ever before. Whether finding ways to develop relationships with students they have never met, coming up ...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/peter_bts_2020
Flattening the Curve: How You Can Learn to Stay Healthy With STEM
...articipants to work/study from home, if possible. To better understand what “flattening the curve” means, and to explore how epidemics/pandemics can happen, we can use models and simulations. A mathematical model is a useful tool for describing natural phenomena, such as the epidemiology of the ...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/flattencurve
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
In Honor of National Chemistry Week, 5 “Organic” Ways to Incorporate TI Technology Into Chemistry Class
... TI-Nspire™ CX or CX II graphing calculator is an amazing tool that can be used in partnership with a Vernier sensor or probe. The Vernier DataQuest™ App for TI-Nspire™ technology is built right into the calculator’s home screen. Students can collect real-world data, analyze that data and apply m...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/chemistryweek
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
You only get one “first day of school” – use it wisely
...rks out in the end – it’s a children’s book! The thing that I like most about this book is that Mr. Fish’s mindset towards learning changes. The same applies for students. If students have a growth mindset, there is no limit to what they can learn in a given year. 4. Break it down in writing: F...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/august/firstday
Professional basketball star donates TI calculators to his former high school
...t to me. I started off my high school career here and it feels good to give back to the school and to this community that meant so much to me – I am happy to do it,” said Warren, who was joined by his parents and former basketball coach.” Warren, who attended college at North Carolina State Un...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2017/february/tj-warren-donates
Engage Students With This Real-World Earth Day Activity
...ents answer important questions about societal issues like plastic pollution and the environment. You’ll investigate these real-world questions using applied mathematics, unit conversion, geometry and problem-solving. And, by the way, the answer to the first question above is 500 million! Yes, 5...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/earthday
A case for handheld graphing calculators
...too many stories where online tools freeze or crash, causing unnecessary stress during important exams. In an age of fidget spinners, instant message apps and incessant social media stories, teachers need tools that help their students stay focused, not distract them. Teachers tell me all the tim...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2017/may/why-graphing-calculators-add-up
Give me Five
In this activity, students will discuss and describe the center and spread of a univariate data set by way of a five number summary and visually by a box & whisker diagram. Students will then apply this knowledge to real life applications to enhance their ability to understand this math in stat...https://education.ti.com/en/ib/activities/applications-interpretation/84-give-me-five
Meet TI Teacher of the Month: Stacy Thibodeaux
...ould thank your teachers, what would you say? My teachers pushed me to become the person I am today. I would desperately want them to know how much I appreciate them and am thankful for them. I want to be just like them, which is why I do what I do. We’re celebrating teachers, like you, who mak...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2019/april/teacherofthemonth
Free Resources for AP® Calculus by @TICalculators
...ng mathematics. TI in Focus resources include videos, documents and calculator files that explore scoring, common misconceptions and techniques for approaching topics in the released free-response questions of the AP® Calculus AB and BC exams through the lens of graphing technology. Free Resou...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2019/january/free-resources-for-ap-calculus
Download Stepbystep
...ant to uninstall TI Connect, click Yes. 5. Disconnect the connectivity cable. 6. Reboot the computer. 7. Install TI Connect. Why am I unable to send Apps, Programs and or Variables to my device? 1. Make sure that your calculator is turned on and is on the home screen. 2. Check the connection to ...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/download_stepbystep
Technology Loan Service
... Reservation should be made 4 weeks priore to the event, the TI-Nspire™ CX Navigator™ System, Non-graphing calculators, Data collection devices and Apps. Reservation should be made 4 weeks priore to the event, the TI-Nspire™ CX Navigator™ System, Non-graphing calculators, Data collection device...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/technology-loan-service
Solution 35074: Adding or Removing Rows and Columns Within Lists & Spreadsheets on the TI-Nspire™ Family Line.
...y of products Knowledge Base Knowledge Base Search How do I add or remove rows and columns within the Lists & Spreadsheets App on the TI-Nspire family line? Follow the steps below to learn how to add or delete rows or columns within the Lists & Spreadsheets. Deleting ...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/ti-nspire-family/product-usage/35074
Solution 26990: Version Number Error Using Catalog Help On The TI-84 Plus™ Family.
... Knowledge Base Knowledge Base Search Why do I get a version number error when I try to use the Catalog Help application with the 2.53 or higher version of the TI-84 Plus Family Operating System? If you are receiving an error message when trying to run Ca...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/ti-83-84-plus-family/troubleshooting-messages-unexpected-results/26990
Solution 11739: Displaying Radicals and Imaginary Numbers in the Solutions Using the TI-89 Family, TI-92 Plus and Voyage™ 200.
...phing Calculator products Knowledge Base Knowledge Base Search How do I get radicals and imaginary numbers to appear in my solutions using the TI-89 family, TI-92 Plus and Voyage 200? Due to the built-in Computer Algebra System or CAS, the TI-89 family, TI-...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/other-graphing/product-usage/11739
Preparing a TI calculator for the International Baccalaureate (IB) exam or IB Diploma Programme Maths exams
...ome | TI-83 Plus and TI-84 Plus family of products Knowledge Base Knowledge Base Search Certain TI calculator apps are permitted for use on the IB exam. Since Press-to-Test mode on the TI-84 Plus family of calculators restricts all apps and programs, manua...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/ti-83-84-plus-family/product-usage/40391
Mole Activity
This activity is intended to help students gain an understanding of the mole concept. By determining the molar mass of the element at each station, students will be able to identify the element. Students will learn that the molar mass of each element is unique and different, although the number...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/mole-activity
Designing Hot and Cold Packs
Purpose: To calculate the molar enthalpy of dissolving for three ionic solids, and to use this information to design a cold pack. In this experiment you will measure the heat changes which occur from various salts dissolving in water, and then you will use this information to design a hot pack an...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/designing-hot-and-cold-packs
Linearity with an investigation of Hooke's Law
Students will perform an activity which allows them to discover Hooke's Law for springs and determine the spring constant of a springhttps://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/linearity-with-an-investigation-of-hookes-law