Give Me Five
This activity explores the calculations of the five figure summary: {min, Q1, median, Q3 and max}. How is an outlier determined? What is positive / negative skew? By physically dragging the maximum point students can determine when the whisker ‘breaks’ and an outlier is created. T...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/give-me-five
Work and Power
Students explore the relationship between power, work, and time. They also explore the relationship between power, force, and speed. Based on these explorations, students derive the equation P = Fv and solve problems dealing with power in various mechanical problems.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/work-and-power
Vernier - Reaction Stoichiometry
In this lesson, students use a temperature probe to investigate an acid-base reaction in order to write balanced chemical equations and determine mole ratios.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/vernier--reaction-stoichiometry
Ionizing Radiation
In this lesson, students will practice and review atomic physics concepts and equations.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/ionizing-radiation
Punnett Square
In this activity students will explore the rules of Mendelian Genetics using a single trait, height, in pea plants. A monohybrid cross using a simple Punnett Square is performed. Students can randomize their parental generation using the reset button so they can explore all facets of dominant and...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/punnett-square
Mendelian Genetics Assessment
This TI-Nspire™ question set (.tns) has assessment questions relating to Biology: Genetics.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/mendelian-genetics-assessment
The Fibonacci Sequence
... architecture and number theory. In this investigation, students explore some of the patterns within the sequence such as the consecutive sum of the squared terms. What about the last digit of term 60, 61, 62 ... what pattern do these form? Don't worry, the magical phi is not left out, including ...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/the-fibonacci-sequence
Pendulum Swing – Part 1
Students use a motion detector (CBR) and pendulum (fishing float) to collect data for the motion of a pendulum. The quality of the data never ceases to amaze students and teachers. Students align practical knowledge, logic and familiarity with the various parameters to transform a basic trigono...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/pendulum-swing--part-1
Gradient of a function
This activity introduces the notion of the gradient of a curve. Initial exploration involves a dynamic tangent where students can use prior knowledge of the gradient of a straight line to determine if the slope is negative, zero or positive. The second stage of the activity goes one step further ...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/gradient-of-a-function
Solution 34432: Solving a System of Linear Equations Using a Graph on the TI-83 Plus and TI-84 Plus Family of Graphing Calculators.
... editor. 2) For Y1, input 2X+7. 3) For Y2 input -3X-8. 4) Press [GRAPH] to graph the equations. 5) Press [2nd] [TRACE] [5] to select the "intersect" command from the CALC menu. 6) The handheld will prompt for the "First curve" which means it wants the user to select the first equation. Press [EN...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/ti-83-84-plus-family/product-usage/34432
35 Years of T³™ Mentorship and Community | Texas Instruments
...on is held online, generally in two-hour segments, over the school year. These virtual meetings cover math or science concepts, leadership skills and qualities, or best practices and current strategies in math, science and STEM education. Thibodeaux supporting T³™ TLC sessions with f...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2023/35-years-t3-community-teacher-leader
Middle School Math Meets Python Game Design | Texas Instruments
... looked at operations with integers and fractions. What are some other key middle school concepts? Integers Fractions ? ? How about solving equations? Students develop skills through middle and high school to solve single-variable equations. How do students progress through various l...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2023/middle-school-math-python-game-design
Women Who Code: A TI Intern’s STEM Journey | Texas Instruments
...ate many data points at once. The ability to use your own code to double-check your own work. For example, she said, “When solving complicated math equations, students will type in every step in the calculator … to check their work. But you can also code it in four to five lines to get the same ...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2023/women-who-code-ti-intern-stem-journey
How To Avoid 5 Common Grant Writing Mistakes | Texas Instruments
...and all instructions. Mistake #1: Not applying! Whether the excuse is "it’s too much work," or "I don't have enough time," or "I'm not qualified," the worst mistake educators can make is to not apply for grants in the first place. It may go without saying, but if you don’t apply ...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2023/5-common-grant-writing-mistakes
Get Students Excited About Linear Equations | Texas Instruments
...to create and do hands-on projects with his students. Learn through playing — build a slide whistle to examine linear equations Play … create … try something different! If you do that, you will sometimes stumble into/ onto something that you can use to engage your ...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2023/get-students-excited-about-linear-equations
Exploring Circle Equations
Students explore the equation of a circle by connecting the coordinates of the center of the circle and the length of the radius to the corresponding parts of the equation.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/exploring-circle-equations
Slippery Slope
In this activity, students will create Distance versus Time plots and calculate the slopes of the plots. They explore the mathematical concept of slopes and understand how slopes can be used to interpret how one physical quantity changes with respect to another.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/slippery-slope
Forensics Case 11 - Ashes to Ashes: Using evaporation rate to identify an unknown liquid
In this activity, students understand that evaporation rate is a characteristic property of a liquid. Based on this fact, they identify the solution and the likely accelerant in a case of arson. They compare the evaporation rates of the accelerants found with the suspects with those near the crim...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/forensics-case-11--ashes-to-ashes-using-evaporation-rate-to-identify-an-unknown-liquid
NASA - Weightless Wonder
In this activity, students explore quadratic functions through the real-world example of weightless flight and the gravitational pull of the earth on objects in orbit.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/nasa--weightless-wonder
Balancing Chemical Equations Assessment
This TI-Nspire™ question set (.tns) has assessment questions relating to Chemistry: Equations.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/balancing-chemical-equations-assessments
TI-89 Riemann Sum Activities for Calculus
In this Computer Algebra System (CAS) activity students use Riemann sums to estimate the distance traveled on a trip at various speeds. They utilize the concept of Riemann sums to calculate the area under a curve. Students find limits of Riemann sums, and also convert Riemann sum limits to defini...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/ti89-riemann-sum-activities-for-calculus
TI ExamCalc Suite for Digital Assessments | Texas Instruments
...s, and the option to use the same calculator on high-stakes exams supports the most optimized testing environment possible. Providing every student equal opportunity for success For test providers, commercial licenses and maintenance agreements are offered with no licensing fees for...https://education.ti.com/en/product-resources/examcalc-software
Tessellations
Students will explore tessellations of triangles and quadrilaterals. They will use the transformation tools of symmetry, reflections, rotations, and/or translations.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/tessellations_1
Transformtions and Tessellations
In this activity you will construct a variety of transformations. In Problem #1 you will create a reflection of a pentagon, in Problem #2 a translation of a regular hexagon, in Problem #3 a rotation of a quadrilateral in two ways, in Problem #4 a dilation of a triangle. In each case you will ob...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/transformtions-and-tessellations
Transformers
Students explore a special subset of the transformations of a square called the symmetry group.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/transformers