Fall in Love with Polar Graphs: Top 4 Ways to Turn Heads with the TI-84 Plus
We get this question a lot from students and teachers: How do you draw things like hearts and flowers on your TI graphing calculator? In honor of Valentine’s Day, we are here to share the love and teach you how to turn your TI calculator into a love note. You’ll have your classmates swooning wit...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/february/polargraphlove
Field Goal vs. Ice Cream: The Ultimate Game Day Matchup
...bottom line (or final score, in this case) … When the final whistle is blown, we all hope our team is the big winner. And just like when the bell rings at the end of class, we hope we have engaged and motivated our students, connected their learning to their interests, hope it sticks, and may ev...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2022/thebiggame
Oklahoma Students Make Their Mark Learning to Program with Rover
...towards technology,” said Honeycutt. “This handheld – the size of it, the shape of it, the way that it works – it looks and feels very similar to things that my students are comfortable with anyway.” A Keota elementary school 3rd grader shares his robot drawing with his classmates. Honeycutt h...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/february/seeroverdraw
Robotics for the 21st Century | Texas Instruments
...ugh a habitat. (Image courtesy of David Willis, Lufkin ISD.) Students using a robot in a history class. (Image courtesy of Lorelei Cummings, Lufkin ISD.) 4. Add physical movement to the class. Studies have shown that adding physical movement to a class increases engagement and ...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2022/roboticsweek2022
Adding “Class” to Your Python Code | Texas Instruments
...ion) of an object. An object has attributes (variables) and methods (functions) that determine its properties and behaviors. In one of my previous blogs on creating your own promposal, I included two demo projects that use classes to define balloons and buttons in the two separate sample programs...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2022/python-coding-classes
Which TI Calculator for the SAT® and Why?
...izes which calculators are allowed on the different standardized tests. Need a new graphing calculator? Find where to buy here. Related blogs Top Tips for Tackling the SAT® With the TI-84 Plus CE Exam resources from TI Which TI Calculator for the ACT® and Why? Top 10 Features of T...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/which-ti-calc-sat
Virtual-Ice-Breakers
...rent descriptions. You can access a Google Doc™ here with some ideas to get started. Simply make a copy of the document and customize it based on things you think would be fun for your class. To play, simply call out something on your list, such as an item in their home that is in the shape of ...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/virtual-ice-breakers
A first-of-its-kind STEM strategy charts path to help educators
...ents the most effective learning experiences, while staying true to their individual subjects and standards. "The current educational landscape brings great opportunities and great challenges which require thoughtful leadership and planning." Peter McLaren, Executive Director of Next Gen Educat...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/october/a-first-of-its-kind-stem-strategy-charts-path-to-help-educators
Meet TI Teacher of the Month: Jessica Kohout
...hing? I love interacting with the kids, and seeing how my passion can translate into their passion, by giving them a chance to explore and figure things out for themselves. When you get to see those “Aha!” moments come to life for your students, it makes it all worthwhile. What TI technology do ...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/october/teacher-of-the-month
Enter for a Chance to Win a TI-84 Plus CE
... you need sine and cosine to get tan? 😉 What are you waiting for…jump right in and win! Dive in and Win! This summer, make a splash with all things math! Dive in for a chance to win a free TI-84 Plus CE and/or a limited-edition, custom calculator pool float. We’re giving away prizes every we...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/july/contest
Three Pawsitively Fun TI-Nspire Math Activities
We love our dogs! In fact, they motivated us to write a math few activities where dogs are the stars. Math doesn't have to be 'ruff' 😉. These engaging canine 'nspired lessons can be used in middle grades and Algebra 1. 1. Introduction to Rates In this TI-Nspire CX activity from the Building C...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/august/dog_blog
You only get one “first day of school” – use it wisely
...cause he has trouble drawing a rhombus and doing long division. He really wants to give up. His new teacher, Mrs. Hewitt, and his classmates come alongside and encourage him. They believe in him. He learns that with practice, he can do it! Of course, everything works out in the end – it’s a child...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/august/firstday
Tips for Surviving the First Week Back at School
...in the Classroom Can Lead to Lower Grades, Rutgers Study Finds. They can get their cell phones out, and check their Instagram feed, after the bell rings. My advice, practice these routines early and often. #4. Share Your Values Take the time to allow students to learn what you value as a teacher....https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/august/first_week_tips
5 Tips for a Healthy, Happy Exam Week | Texas Instruments
... million reasons to feel stressed and scattered, but writing everything down will totally help you realize that: a) there probably aren’t as many things stressing you out as you initially thought, and b) that some of the things on your list aren’t that big of a deal after all. Anxiety Tip #2: Tak...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/december/5-tips-for-a-healthy-happy-exam-week
AP® Precalculus Resources Teachers Love | Texas Instruments
.... (I’ll be co-presenting the session in February on multiple representations along with Steve Phelps.) These webinars take place on Tuesday evenings at 7 p.m. Central time. Register for upcoming sessions here. Jan. 16, 2024 – AP® Precalculus: Develop Procedural and Conceptual Fluency Using...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2024/ap-precalculus-resources-teachers-will-love
Going Back to School With Stations
... groups working well together, write down quotes that I hear (students helping one another, encouraging one another, etc.), and I also write down things that I like (volume level, proximity when working together, eye contact, etc.). At the end of the class period, I have students brainstorm the q...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/backtoschool_stations
Top 5 Tips for Transitioning to Virtual Teaching
...ne tip for teachers transitioning from in-person instruction to virtual learning environments is to have patience. You’re going to find that some things don’t translate well into the new online setting. Teaching in a virtual environment requires a different skill set, and students will react diff...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/distance-education
Customize your TI calculator with a 3-D printed case
...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 calculator cases to his current portfolio of pencil hold...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2017/january/3d-slide-case
A case for handheld graphing calculators
...g calculators remain the key to understanding the advanced math and science concepts students must learn. Many “free” online tools do a couple of things nicely on the surface, but when you look closer, it ends there. These tools often don’t offer a complete package of features, lessons, customer ...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2017/may/why-graphing-calculators-add-up
5 Springtime Math Resources for Teachers | Texas Instruments
Sunshine, flowers, bugs and showers — spring is here! With all the fun going on outside, everyone’s attention in math class may be a bit divided. You can keep math minds focused with spring-themed ideas to bring inside the classroom. With a rainbow of decoration options, low-prep w...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2024/fresh-spring-ideas
STEM Projects: Exploring the Heartbeat | Texas Instruments
... Challenge 2: Modeling the Flow of Blood Through the Heart Challenge 2 takes the circuit building from Challenge 1 to the next level! It brings in modeling of the flow of blood through the heart by writing a program to blink four LED lights in a sequence. The goal is to show the flow of ...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2024/heartbeat-of-stem
Prime Summer Reading for Math Teachers | Texas Instruments
...oks for math and science teachers: “Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics” and “Modifying Your Thinking Classroom for Different Settings” “Routines for Reasoning” and “Teaching for Thinking” “Beyond the Bake Sale” “STEM Education NOW” “The Immortal ...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2024/summer-reading-for-math-teachers
5 Educators Using Robotics To Teach Math | Texas Instruments
...a little better, learn to problem-solve, understand a little bit more about the complexity of coding and codes that they encounter through simple things such as their phones.” Students create the full head of a wolf by creating a reflection over the axis line of symmetry. Try this with...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2024/using-robotics-to-teach-math
Applications and Interpretation
...th the exact bounded area of a curve and the x-axis. Bounded Areas In this activity, students will review how to find bearings through given descriptions and reading diagrams. *NEW/UPDATED Can You Find Your Bearings? In this activity, students wi...https://education.ti.com/en/ib/activities/applications-interpretation
Meet TI Teacher of the Month: Stacy Thibodeaux
Meet TI Teacher of the Month: Stacy Thibodeaux We’re celebrating teachers, like you, who make a difference in the classroom. This month, join us in getting to know Stacy Thibodeaux, a biology teacher from Youngsville, Louisiana, who strives to instill a love of learning in her students. Fast fac...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2019/april/teacherofthemonth