Meet TI Teacher of the Month: Jessica Kohout
... difficult concepts? I try to tie it in and “make it real” by giving students lessons and activities that they can truly see and experience. We have access to this phenomenon through NGSS (Next Generation Science Standards), which allows students to discuss concepts they’re learning through real ...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/october/teacher-of-the-month
You only get one “first day of school” – use it wisely
...rks out in the end – it’s a children’s book! The thing that I like most about this book is that Mr. Fish’s mindset towards learning changes. The same applies for students. If students have a growth mindset, there is no limit to what they can learn in a given year. 4. Break it down in writing: F...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/august/firstday
Professional basketball star donates TI calculators to his former high school
...t to me. I started off my high school career here and it feels good to give back to the school and to this community that meant so much to me – I am happy to do it,” said Warren, who was joined by his parents and former basketball coach.” Warren, who attended college at North Carolina State Un...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2017/february/tj-warren-donates
Engage Students With This Real-World Earth Day Activity
...ents answer important questions about societal issues like plastic pollution and the environment. You’ll investigate these real-world questions using applied mathematics, unit conversion, geometry and problem-solving. And, by the way, the answer to the first question above is 500 million! Yes, 5...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/earthday
7 Reasons Why Python on the TI-Nspire™ CX II Graphing Calculator Is a Must-Have for Your Classroom
...ogramming language. It’s widely used in many industries, as well as in education, and is designed to be easy to learn. Python is used in a variety of applications, including artificial intelligence, financial services and data science. #2: TI’s support of coding in STEM Texas Instruments (TI)...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/7-reasons-why-python-is-a-must
Top 5 Tips for Transitioning to Virtual Teaching
...t to be so hard on yourself, and show yourself some grace. It will take time to get adjusted, and you have to accept the fact that it’s not going to happen on the first day.” 2. Build the relationships and the learning will come One advantage teachers have in transitioning from the classroom to ...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/distance-education
Customize your TI calculator with a 3-D printed case
...ple of dollars’ worth of filament. We’d love to see your creations. Share them with us on Facebook , Twitter or Instagram by tagging @TICalculators. Happy printing! Disclaimer: Use these cases at your own discretion. These designs are offered for free and as such, TI offers no warranties or r...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2017/january/3d-slide-case
Top 10 T³™ Webinars From 2021
...y for your course and beyond. Our presenters highlight features of the TI-84 Plus family of graphing calculators, including built-in capabilities and apps available on the TI-84 Plus CE model. Mathtastic Pi Day Activities Presented by Veronica Carlson and Kim Thomas Our presenters share ...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2021webinars
A case for handheld graphing calculators
...too many stories where online tools freeze or crash, causing unnecessary stress during important exams. In an age of fidget spinners, instant message apps and incessant social media stories, teachers need tools that help their students stay focused, not distract them. Teachers tell me all the tim...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2017/may/why-graphing-calculators-add-up
STEM Projects: Exploring the Heartbeat | Texas Instruments
...we can add an external factor ... temperature. This challenge is all about modeling the autonomic nervous system, in which students can model what happens to the human body as temperature increases. It also offers a great opportunity for them to discuss what may cause such a reaction to occur, ...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2024/heartbeat-of-stem
Prime Summer Reading for Math Teachers | Texas Instruments
...arted, how to incorporate routines into your classroom, and how it can lead students to independent thinking. Authors Kelemanik and Lucenta also appear as guests on two episodes of the Room to Grow podcast. They share how the power of routines is helping teachers “hand over agency to student...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2024/summer-reading-for-math-teachers
5 Educators Using Robotics To Teach Math | Texas Instruments
...c? Check out some guided activities on exploring music in TI Minutes of Code (for Python and TI-Innovator™ Technology), Unit 2, Skill Builder 3 and Application activities for either the TI-84 Plus CE or TI-Nspire™ CX II graphing calculator. Activity #5: Polar coordinates Educators: Ma...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2024/using-robotics-to-teach-math
Top 6 calculator functions to know for AP® Statistics | TI
...do not need to standardize the values (turn to z-scores) before using the command. And, since you are allowed boundary values, you also don’t have to apply the complement rule. How to calculate a normal distribution: Use the normalcdf( command: 2nd, vars, 2: normalcdf( Input the lower b...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2024/top-6-calculator-functions-ap-statistics
AP® Calculus Resources
... Students use their own birthday, and the current date, to determine the equation for their physical, emotional and intellectual cycles according to the study of biorhythms. Biorhythms This lesson involves comparing the Riemann Sum area estimates with the exact ...https://education.ti.com/en/ib/activities
Applications and Interpretation
... Students use their own birthday, and the current date, to determine the equation for their physical, emotional and intellectual cycles according to the study of biorhythms. Biorhythms This lesson involves comparing the Riemann Sum area estimates with the exact ...https://education.ti.com/en/ib/activities/applications-interpretation
Analysis and Approaches
... Students use their own birthday, and the current date, to determine the equation for their physical, emotional and intellectual cycles according to the study of biorhythms. Biorhythms This lesson involves comparing the Riemann Sum area estimates with the exact ...https://education.ti.com/en/ib/activities/analysis-approaches
Free Resources for AP® Calculus by @TICalculators
...ng mathematics. TI in Focus resources include videos, documents and calculator files that explore scoring, common misconceptions and techniques for approaching topics in the released free-response questions of the AP® Calculus AB and BC exams through the lens of graphing technology. Free Resou...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2019/january/free-resources-for-ap-calculus
Meet TI Teacher of the Month: Lisa Goddard
...do different operations. To implement this idea, I often come up with different ways of explaining concepts. Whether it’s by using different methods, applying different algorithms, or allowing students to routinely ask their peers if they have another way of learning a concept, there are so many ...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2019/march/teacherofthemonth
Solution 11410: Benefits of Calculator Software Applications (Apps) Over User-created Programs.
...enefits over user-defined programs.Apps are stored in Flash ROM, rather than user RAM, so they keep user RAM available to store data. Apps cannot be accidentally removed from Flash ROM by resetting the RAM or by completely draining the batteries (dead batteries). Apps can be much more powerful an...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/ti-83-84-plus-family/general-information/11410
Solution 11357: Useful Calculator Software Applications (Apps) that Can Help With Chemistry on the TI-83 Plus and TI-84 Plus Family of Graphing Calculators.
...ents offers a wide range of Apps that are suitable for chemistry. Chemistry related Apps that can be used are listed below: • Periodic Table App: - Access a graphical, electronic Periodic Table. - View and export properties, and scroll through all of the known elements. • Science Tools App: - G...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/ti-83-84-plus-family/general-information/11357
Solution 34924: Dots or Lines Appearing on a Graph When Using the TI-83 Plus and TI-84 Plus Family of Graphing Calculators.
...s represent the graph's grid and when zoomed in to a smaller portion of the graph, can appear as solid lines. This option may be turned on or off by accessing the FORMAT menu. As an example, graph Y1 = x2 by doing the following: • Press [Y=]. • In Y1, press [X,T,q,n] [x²]. • Press [ZOOM] [6]...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/ti-83-84-plus-family/troubleshooting-messages-unexpected-results/34924
Solution 36982: Error Code 6 or 39 displays on TI-Connect CE™ when an APP is transfered to the TI-84 Plus or TI-84 Plus Silver Edition calculator.
... Why does an “Error Code 6 or 39” display on TI-Connect CE™ when I transfer an app to my TI-84 Plus or TI-84 Plus Silver Edition? This error code occurs because the TI-84 Plus or TI-84 Plus Silver Edition is low in battery power. Please change your batteries on your Graphing Calculator if this...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/ti-83-84-plus-family/troubleshooting-messages-unexpected-results/36982
Solution 31831: Graphing the Fibonacci Sequence on the TI-Nspire™ Family Handhelds.
...ch succeeding term is the sum of the two immediately preceding terms. Follow the procedure below to graph the Fibonacci sequence: 1) Select the Graph App and press [enter]. 2) Press [menu] and arrow down to select 3: Graph Entry/Edit. 3) Press the right arrow and select 6: Sequence. 4) Press the ...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/ti-nspire-family/product-usage/31831
Solution 36975: When Press-to-Test mode is ENABLED on the TI-84 Plus CE™ the power management state known as “Deep Sleep” will not occur.
... utilize the battery as in a regular off state. This results in a lower than expected battery charge life (the unit’s battery will continue drain in approximately 7-9 hours while in this state). Solution 36975: When Press-to-Test mode is ENABLED on the TI-84 Plus CE™ the power management state ...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/ti-83-84-plus-family/product-usage/36975
Solution 34536: Deleting or Saving Calculator Software Applications (Apps) using the TI Connect™ Software.
...r "Select TI Device", if it does [Click] on your calculator's name from the list and then [Click] the [Select] button.• After the TI DeviceExplorer successfully connects to the calculator, a list of items should appear displaying all the data currently stored on the calculator. • [Click] on th...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/ti-83-84-plus-family/product-usage/34536