Exploring The Golden Arches
Using given nutritional information of popular items from McDonald's, the students will develop and test a conjecture based on the given information. The students will analyze the two-variable data using the graphics calculator by creating a scatter plot and regression equation.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/exploring-the-golden-arches
Learning to Do Linear Regressions
This activity compares children's age to height to teach linear regressions. The handout includes notes for students and teachers with a step-by-step lesson on how to do 3 types of linear regressions - Best Fit line, Median Median Line and Least Squares Line.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/learning-to-do-linear-regressions
Hurricane Hunters: Tracking Katrina and Rita
In this activity students will use data collected on Hurricanes Katrina and Rita to study functions, predictions, and probability models. Students will track the two hurricanes to see how the paths of the hurricanes affected the Gulf Coast of the United States. Students will use list, graphs, a...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/hurricane-hunters-tracking-katrina-and-rita
The Calcumites are Coming! - TI-83
Students model the growth of a population and compare ideal growth with a population whose growth is limited. They use technology to find exponential and logistic regression equations and use them to plot models.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/the-calcumites-are-coming--ti83
Olympic 100 Meter Dash Times: Women vs. Men
In this activity, students will analyze data from 1960 to 1992 to determine when mens' and womens' winning olympic times will be equal. Students use regression and systems of equations to answer a series of questions about the data.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/olympic-100-meter-dash-times-women-vs--men
How Hot Is It?
Students who are familiar with the two most common standards of measuring temperature learn how to reliably convert from degrees Celsius to degrees Fahrenheit. Students also see how order of operations is crucial in an equation, through discussion and data entry on the calculator.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/how-hot-is-it
Polynomial Rollercoaster
This lesson involves finding a cubic regression equation to model a section of roller coaster track.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/polynomial-rollercoaster
Ride the Rollercoaster
In this activity, students will use polynomial regression to develop and assess the fit of equations modeling data. The equation models are then evaluated for reasonableness in their use for extrapolating beyond the given data sets.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/ride-the-rollercoaster_1
Celebrate Pi Day With Unlimited Fun | Texas Instruments
...e data points. What will they observe about the slope? Choose from two quick-start activities, “Ready-Made Pi” or “Homemade Pi.” Ready-Made Pi is great if class/prep time is short. If you have time for Homemade Pi, then let students experiment with objects (or treats!) brought from home. ...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2025/celebrate-pi-day
A Math Teacher’s Guide to Valentines Fun | Texas Instruments
... Piecewise activities to get students buzzing When it comes to students practicing their math skills, piecewise activities are a great way to reinforce their knowledge of functions, limited domains and transformations while making learning fun. And we’re willing to bet these ...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2025/math-teachers-guide-valentines-day-fun
Find That Sine - IB
In this activity, students will find the equations of Sine curves that model the given data and answer several questions about what they have found.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/find-that-sine_ns_ib
Find That Sine - IB
Sinusoidal regression is used to determine equations to model various data sets and the equations are used to make inferences.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/find-that-sine
Ride the Rollercoaster
Students use polynomial regression to develop and assess the fit of equations modeling data. The equation models are then evaluated for reasonableness in their use for extrapolating beyond the given data sets.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/ride-the-rollercoaster
12 Days of Holiday Math Activities | Texas Instruments
...e into the holiday break, try out this piecewise activity featuring a penguin dressed in its seasonal best. This activity “chill-enge” worksheet is a great way for students to explore more about piecewise functions while having a flipping good time creating an image of our tuxedo-y feathered frie...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2024/12-holiday-math-activities
STEM Projects: Exploring the Heartbeat | Texas Instruments
...ous System Subject: This activity is ideal for biology, computer science and STEM classes. Duration: This project typically takes 2‑3 hours. Required technology and materials: TI graphing calculator TI-Innovator™ Hub LEDs and breadboard cables pack Grove temperature sens...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2024/heartbeat-of-stem
5 Educators Using Robotics To Teach Math | Texas Instruments
...ection/Dilation continuation of the project. Activity #2: Exploring interior and exterior angles using the Rover Educator: Casey Gannon — Greenville High School, Greenville, New York Objective: The Rover can be used to introduce interior and exterior angles by having the students m...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2024/using-robotics-to-teach-math
On-demand Webinars
...your flaps and slats to determine the right amount of surface area for your wings. The STEM on the Fly activity is rich in math and science. It’s a great cross-curricular lesson that will get kids pumped about flying and maybe even get them thinking about a career in aviation. This TI activity...https://education.ti.com/en/t3-professional-development/webinars-and-tutorials/on-demand-webinars
On Demand T³™ Webinars
...X Technology What's a CBR™ 2 Motion Sensor and How Can It Get My Students on Their Feet? Coding to Learn Mathematics: A Great Way to Finish the Year Reviewing Integration to Prepare for the AP® Calculus Exam Data Collection: Pairing Vern...https://education.ti.com/en/t3-professional-development/for-teachers-and-teams/online-learning/on-demand-webinars
Customize Your Calc Contest | Texas Instruments
...design, or even 3D-print a super-customized logo — anything goes when it comes to your creative style. Enter the photo contest for your chance to win great prizes Post photos of your customized calculator case, beautiful graph drawing or creative code on a public Twitter or Instagram using #...https://education.ti.com/en/promotion/customize-your-calc
Five Tips for High School STEM Camps
...mmunity, think about ways to encourage other teachers and give them ideas for bringing STEM into their schools. Presenting at a local conference is a great way to show off your project and build connections with like-minded teachers. Documenting the project on a blog or social media is an easy wa...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2017/june/five-tips-for-high-school-stem-camps
Tips for Teachers in the time of COVID-19
...le, ensure that the mathematics students engage with this year is content for their grade level. By using resources (such as the Coherence Map and Progressions Documents) that help make connections between previous grades and current grade content, teachers can strategically circle back to previo...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/covidteachertips
Meet the Texas Calculus Teacher Who Won the Spread the Math Love Contest and a Trip to MIT
...een kind of a blur. One minute I was making copies for a quiz and the next I’m going to Boston on a trip to MIT. So that’s a huge surprise and really great,” said Meyer. He has been teaching mathematics at the San Antonio high school, in the Northside ISD, for 15 years. Tristan Pepper explainin...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/sanantoniosurprise
Testing Tips: Using Calculators on Class Assessments
...ng their mathematical knowledge. Setting up the handhelds before testing helps meet this goal. A simple reminder to the class to set calculators to degree mode, for example, can avoid a potential issue for students. If there is a data set that everyone needs, transferring lists to the handhelds a...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/november/calculators-on-class-assessments
Adding “Class” to Your Python Code | Texas Instruments
...w() method is seen below. The entire draw() code is: def draw(self): for i in range(self.r,0,-1): r=int(self.red*(0.97**i)) g=int(self.green*(0.97**i)) b=int(self.blue*(0.97**i)) set_color(r,g,b) fill_circle(self.x, self.y, i) Note the widespread use of the prefix self. in the c...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2022/python-coding-classes
5 Tips for a Healthy, Happy Exam Week | Texas Instruments
...ught, and b) that some of the things on your list aren’t that big of a deal after all. Anxiety Tip #2: Take a Brain Vacay Getting worked up over that question that’s driving you nuts? Take a break. Seriously. Play with your cat. Wash your hair. Bake a cake. I don’t care. Just do something other t...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/december/5-tips-for-a-healthy-happy-exam-week