Investigating the Derivatives of Some Common Functions
In this activity, students will investigate the derivatives of sine, cosine, natural log, and natural exponential functions by examining the symmetric difference quotient at many points. They develop the idea of the derivative as a function. They gather evidence toward some common derivative for...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/investigating-the-derivatives-of-some-common-functions
Graphing Relationships
In this activity, students explore information about a graph based on the first and second derivatives. They learn that a function's derivative is positive when the function increases and negative when the function decreases. They learn that the second derivative is positive when the graph is con...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/graphing-relationships
Differential Equations Made Easy- Trial Edition
In Differential Equations Made Easy - Trial Edition, students will use TI-Nspire™ technology to explore differential equations problems utilizing step-by-step processes.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/differential-equations-made-easy@-trial-edition
Order Pears
In this activity, students will interactively investigate ordered pairs. They will graphically explore the coordinates of a point on a Cartesian plane, identifying characteristics of a point corresponding to the coordinate. Students will plot ordered pairs of a function, list these in a table of ...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/order-pears_1
The Box Method
Students discover how to factor a quadratic function using the Box Method.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/the-box-method
The Dirty Dawg Salon
In this activity, students will work through a scenario of a business venture involving washing dogs. They will translate fixed and variable costs to a cost function and make a decision about how much to charge to wash per dog. When the break-even point is found, students must interpret it to ans...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/the-dirty-dawg-salon
Find the Equation of the Line
Teachers and/or students will look at given information (two points, a point and a slope, a point and a parallel line, and a point and a perpendicular line) and have to find the linear function that works. As the activity is occuring on the calculator, the students have a worksheet to record the...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/find-the-equation-of-the-line
Quadratic Yoga: Transforming Quadratic Functions
Students will use the vertex form of a quadratic function to fit a graph to a given scatter plot. They will also graph functions given a transformation description.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/quadratic-yoga-transforming-quadratic-functions
Vertex form of a Parabola
Students will use graphing technology to understand a quadratic function written in vertex form.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/taks-vertex-form-of-a-parabola
Trigonometric Patterns
Students will use the unit circle to examine patterns in the six trigonometric functions.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/trigonometric-patterns
Introduction to Absolute Value
In this activity students will explore the definition of absolute value using a number line, plot points to graph y = |x|, and use sliders to perform transformations with absolute value functions.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/introduction-to-absolute-value
Sequence Investigation
In this activity, students will use a calculator page to create an arithmetic sequence. Through this they will learn some of the vocabulary of sequences. Then students will then use slider functionality to explore the effect of each variable in the formula of the nth term of an arithmetic sequenc...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/sequence-investigation_1
A Math Teacher’s Guide to Valentines Fun | Texas Instruments
... 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 math worksheets are the key to unlocking y...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2025/math-teachers-guide-valentines-day-fun
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/2025/fresh-spring-ideas
NASA - An Astronaut in Motion
To better understand how astronauts function in their suits and their environment, researchers at NASA Johnson Space Center’s Anthropometry and Biomechanics Facility (ABF) are studying motor control and evaluating human physical measurement, variation, and movement. To study human movement, ABF r...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/nasa--an-astronaut-in-motion
Application of a Circle: Angles and Arcs
Students use the properties of circles, angles, and arcs to help design a courtyard with a star-shaped design.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/application-of-a-circle-angles-and-arcs
Basic Trigonometric Transformations
This lesson involves manipulating sliders to change the values of parameters in trigonometric functions and determining the effect that each change has upon the shape of the graph.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/basic-trigonometric-transformations
StudyCards™ App for the TI-89 Titanium
The StudyCards™ App allows teachers and students to create electronic flash cards to use as a study tool for quiz or test review.The StudyCards App allows teachers and students to create electronic flash cards to use as a study tool for quiz or test review. Students can also download prepared flash cards on many topics from the resource section below onto their graphing calculator. Official AP* Calculus and Biology exam re...https://education.ti.com/en/software/details/en/FFF66CBCD479484DA5EF604C955758E0/89studycards
Symbolic Math Guide App for the TI-89 Titanium
An excellent tutorial that provides step-by-step transformations for a number of problems from algebra, pre-calculus and calculus.An excellent tutorial that provides step-by-step transformations for a number of problems from algebra, pre-calculus and calculus. Including the following: Simplifying expressions Expanding expressions Solving equations Computing derivatives Computing indefinite integral...https://education.ti.com/en/software/details/en/7E54DC888F25499A8FEE6B5C4802BFC3/89symbolicmathguide
TI Connect™ Software for Windows®
TI Connect™ is computer software that allows for connectivity between a computer and graphing calculator. Transfer data, update your Operating System (OS), download Calculator Software Applications (Apps), and more to your graphing calculator. TI Connect™ Software TI Connect™...TI Connect software is the new-generation link software, which takes TI calculator technology to a new level of calculator, computer and Internet connectivity. Downloading and transferring data, Operating System (OS) updates, Calculator Software Applications (Apps), and programs are easier than e...https://education.ti.com/en/software/details/en/14D11109C9F44D55B9BBF65E5A62E7F1/swticonnectsoftwareforwindows
TI Connect™ Software for Macintosh®
TI Connect™ is computer software that allows for connectivity between a computer and graphing calculator. Transfer data, update your Operating System (OS), download Calculator Software Applications (Apps), and more to your graphing calculator. TI Connect™ Software TI Connect™...https://education.ti.com/en/software/details/en/D7445DBBA5124FA9B4F3F1B222A8005A/swticonnectsoftwareformacintosh
Calculus Tools App for the TI-89 Titanium
The Calculus Tools App allows students to explore calculus concepts more in depth, than can be explored with their TI calculator alone.Students can interactively investigate applications of differentiation and compare numerical integration techniques! This free App allows students to explore calculus concepts more in depth, than can be explored with their TI calculator alone. Explore: Sequences Series Vector ca...https://education.ti.com/en/software/details/en/BD230769676A4CC0A42AFB247D22343D/89calculustools
Position, Distance, Velocity
Provide a position function to "drive" the rectilinear (straight line) horizontal motion of an object.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/position-distance-velocity
MVT for Derivatives
The MVT relates the average rate of change of a function to an instantaneous rate of change.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/mvt-for-derivatives
Breaking Up is Not Hard to Do
In this activity, students will split rational functions into sums of partial fractions. Graphing is utilized to verify accuracy of results and to support the understanding of functions being represented in multiple ways.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/breaking-up-is-not-hard-to-do_1