Building Concepts Fraction Practice | Texas Instruments
... DOC TNS Lesson Snapshot Fractions use two symbols to describe this new kind of number: the fraction (a/b) on a number line is a lengths of (1/b), where b indicates the number of equal partitions between 0 and 1. What t...https://education.ti.com/en/building-concepts/activities/fractions
Comparing Units
... TNS Lesson Snapshot Students should understand the importance of recognizing the scale or size of the unit when working with fractions. What to look for Give students time to explore the file using different sized wholes and fractions. Encourage students to expl...https://education.ti.com/en/building-concepts/activities/fractions/sequence-1/comparing-units
Fractions as Division
... DOC TNS Lesson Snapshot The file illustrates two different approaches to thinking about this relationship between fractions and division. Be sure students can explain both methods. What to look for As students discuss the co...https://education.ti.com/en/building-concepts/activities/fractions/sequence-1/fractions-as-division
References by Texas Instruments - US and Canada
...tive professional development. Charleston, WV, AEL. Aldon, G., M. Artigue, et al. (2008). New technological environment, new resources, new way of working: the e-CoLab project (Collaborative Mathematics Laboratory experiment). Lyon, France, Research Institute on Mathematical Education (IREM) & Na...https://education.ti.com/en/resources/funding-and-research/research/research_bibliography
Learning Gains from Teaching with Graphing Calculators
...es found higher learning gains due to graphing calculator use in 4 types of learning outcomes for math. Average effect sizes were: Operational Skills g=.32 Computational Skills g=.43 Problem Solving g=.22 Attitude towards math g=.32 Reference: (Ellington 2003) Empirical Educat...https://education.ti.com/en/resources/funding-and-research/research/research_highqualityteaching
Python coding: Do While Loops | Texas Instruments
... OS) Unit 4 Activity 3: The Do While Loop A great introduction to this loop structure can be found in Unit 4, Activity 3. Start by working through that activity, then read through the following discussion of main ideas from the activity. Random Numbers example Quick refresher: ...https://education.ti.com/en/resources/computer-science-foundations/do-while-loops
Python coding activities: Programming With Lists | Texas Instruments
... following handy: TI-Nspire™ CX II graphing calculator (with updated OS) Unit 5, Activity 2: Programming With Lists A great introduction to working with lists can be found in Unit 5, Activity 2. Start by working through that activity, then read through the following discussion of main idea...https://education.ti.com/en/resources/computer-science-foundations/programming-with-lists
Python coding activities: Counters, Accumulators and Comparing Loop Types | Texas Instruments
.... Here are some questions to think about as you get started on the task: What variables will you need to create? How will you use them? What kind of loop structure will you use for this program? Why? What will you display to the user and when? Why? Once you’ve considered your respon...https://education.ti.com/en/resources/computer-science-foundations/counters-accumulators-comparing-loop-types
Ratios & Proportions
...to find solutions to problems involving proportions. What to look for Be sure that students pay attention to the units or labels in setting up and working the problems. Ratios only make sense in context and the units involved in the context are important in setting up a ratio and interpreting any...https://education.ti.com/en/building-concepts/activities/ratios
Extending Exponents
...udents doing? Students recognize patterns that emerge from generating equivalent expressions involving integer exponents and generalize rules for working with exponents. What is the teacher doing? Encourage students to explore equivalent ways of writing numerical expressions involving inte...https://education.ti.com/en/building-concepts/activities/expressions/sequence1/extending-exponents
Dividing a Fraction by a Fraction
...e students to be able to do so without the support of the number lines. What to look for Ask students how the number lines are connected to their thinking about division of fractions and the role of equivalent fractions in the process. This can lead to a productive discussion about the mathematic...https://education.ti.com/en/building-concepts/activities/fractions/sequence-1/dividing-a-fraction-by-a-fraction
Solving Equations
Solving Equations website In this lesson students draw upon tools learned in previous work and focus on making strategic choices in solving linear equations. 439874 Solving Equations P...https://education.ti.com/en/building-concepts/activities/expressions/sequence1/solving-equations
Building Expressions
...and its value. What is the teacher doing? Engage students in reasoning about the values produced by an expression as the variable x changes and in looking for patterns and relationships between the structure of the expression and its value. The Big Idea Columns Container Column ...https://education.ti.com/en/building-concepts/activities/expressions/sequence1/building-expressions
research-program
...uctional goals. Schools attain accountability goals. Research teaches TI how to use educational technology effectively to: Improve student skills and achievement in middle grades and high school mathematics when incorporated into the curriculum. Improve mathematics test scores, with...https://education.ti.com/en/resources/funding-and-research/research/research-program
Units Other Than a Unit Square
... students doing? Students tile rectangles to compare fractions of different units. What is the teacher doing? As students work with or observe you working with the tiling activity, help them to relate the parts of the fractions to the defined area and the shaded area. The Big Idea Two Co...https://education.ti.com/en/building-concepts/activities/fractions/sequence-1/units-other-than-a-unit-square
Mixed Numbers
...ship between the numerator and the denominator in an improper fraction. Sample Assessment Order the following from smallest to largest. Answer: Thinking in mixed numbers is easier than fractions. Understanding What are the students doing? Division of a whole number by a smaller whol...https://education.ti.com/en/building-concepts/activities/fractions/sequence-1/mixed-numbers
Equations and Operations
... DOC TNS Lesson Snapshot Students develop an understanding of “solution-preserving moves” by thinking carefully about the structure of relationships expressed by an equation and how to exploit that structure to find a solution. What to look for...https://education.ti.com/en/building-concepts/activities/expressions/sequence1/equations-and-operations
Using Structure to Solve Equations
...ns Planning and Resources Objectives Students should be able to recognize linear equations whose structure is of a(__) = y or a + (__) = y as looking for a missing factor or addend respectively and use arithmetic order of operations to determine solutions. Vocabulary expression equation solu...https://education.ti.com/en/building-concepts/activities/expressions/sequence1/using-structure-to-solve-equations
Adding and Subtracting Fractions with Like Denominators
...r of 4? Answer: (1/4)+(4/4); (2/4)+(3/4); (0/4)+(5/4). Understanding Subtracting fractions with like-denominators can be thought of as taking away the number of copies of (a/b) from the number of copies of (c/b). Adding two fractions with like-denominators is the same as joining the ...https://education.ti.com/en/building-concepts/activities/fractions/sequence-1/adding-and-subtracting-fractions-with-like-denominators
What is a Fraction? - Texas Instruments
... DOC TNS Lesson Snapshot Fractions use two symbols to describe this new kind of number: the fraction (a/b) on a number line is a lengths of (1/b), where b indicates the number of equal partitions between 0 and 1. What t...https://education.ti.com/en/building-concepts/activities/fractions/sequence-1/what-is-a-fraction
Building Expressions in Two Variables
...ns are equivalent. What is the teacher doing? Engage students in reasoning about the values produced by an expression in two variables and in looking for patterns that can be used in creating equivalent expressions. The Big Idea Columns Container Column 1 Column ...https://education.ti.com/en/building-concepts/activities/expressions/sequence1/building-expressions-in-two-variables
Dividing a Fraction by a Whole Number
...(a/b) by a whole number c, students can consider dividing the unit fraction (1/b) into c parts, then multiplying that number by a. What to look for Asking students how the representation of the unit square is connected to the process of dividing by a whole number can lead to a productive discussi...https://education.ti.com/en/building-concepts/activities/fractions/sequence-1/dividing-a-fraction-by-a-whole-number
Dividing a Whole Number by a Fraction
...file to investigate dividing a whole number by a unit fraction. What is the teacher doing? Ask students how the unit square is connected to their thinking about what division means, particularly with respect to whole numbers, can lead to a productive discussion that might surface their misunderst...https://education.ti.com/en/building-concepts/activities/fractions/sequence-1/dividing-a-whole-number-by-a-fraction
research-notes
... retention in college level studies in math and related fields. Learn more (2) Should graphing calculators be allowed on important tests? Broadly speaking, unless a test's goal is to measure mental arithmetic and related simple computational skills, including graphing calculators on tests does no...https://education.ti.com/en/resources/funding-and-research/research/research-notes
Navigating Equity and Access for Higher Education as presented by Dr. Cathy Moak Ph.D.
...event featured Cathy Moak, Ph.D., Project Manager for Professional Development at The University of Texas at Austin. Moak shared how UT GEAR UP is working together with grant districts and partners to: Address the inequities in college access Increase expectations for all students ...https://education.ti.com/en/resources/funding-and-research/partners/ti-talks/cathy-moak