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Adding Ratios
...ge that ratios represent the relationship between two (or more) related quantities; and that, since the values in a ratio are quantities, they can be combined to form a new ratio. 393710 Adding Ratios Planning and Resources Objectives Students should recognize that adding equivalent ratios r...https://education.ti.com/en/building-concepts/activities/ratios/sequence1/adding-ratios
Equations of the Form ax+by = c
... identify unique solutions to a linear equation of the form \(ax+by = c\) Vocabulary linear equation variables constraint solution intercepts linear combinations In this lesson students investigate linear equations of the form \(ax+by = c\). Students use coordinate grids to explor...https://education.ti.com/en/building-concepts/activities/expressions/sequence1/equations-of-the-form-ax-plus-by-equals-c
Creating Equivalent Fractions - Texas Instruments
... In this lesson, students explore how to create equivalent fractions by multiplying the numerator and denominator of a fraction by a common factor. 393716 Creating Equivalent Fractions Planning and Resources Objectives Students express that a fraction (a/b) is equivalent to ...https://education.ti.com/en/building-concepts/activities/fractions/sequence-1/creating-equivalent-fractions
Fractions and Unit Squares - Texas Instruments
... adjusted slightly depending on the background of the students. The language of tiling is one possible instance—a region is tiled by a shape if it is completely covered by the shape with no gaps or overlaps. Sample Assessment Identify three fractions equivalent to (4/12). Answer: (1/3), (2/6),...https://education.ti.com/en/building-concepts/activities/fractions/sequence-1/fractions-and-unit-squares
What is an Equation?
...tigate expressions and equations to develop what it means to have a solution to an equation. 398279 What is an Equation? Planning and Resources Objectives Students should be able to distinguish between an expression and an equation. They recognize that solutions to an equation are the repla...https://education.ti.com/en/building-concepts/activities/expressions/sequence1/what-is-an-equation
What is an Exponent?
...o use exponents as a compact way to write expressions involving whole number multiplication. 398118 What is an Exponent? Planning and Resources Objectives Students should be able to use and interpret the definition of an exponent. They create equivalent numerical multiplication expressions ...https://education.ti.com/en/building-concepts/activities/expressions/sequence1/what-is-an-exponent
Fraction Multiplication
... creates a product less than the number; multiplying any number by a fraction greater than one produces a product greater than the number. Vocabulary commutative property of multiplication reciprocal This lesson uses interactive unit squares to explore the concept of fraction multipl...https://education.ti.com/en/building-concepts/activities/fractions/sequence-1/fraction-multiplication
References by Texas Instruments - US and Canada
...esearch on math and science education, visit the global TI Research Library. AEL, T. I. f. t. A. o. R. i. E. a. (2004). Review of the research: Nine components of effective professional development. Charleston, WV, AEL. Aldon, G., M. Artigue, et al. (2008). New technological environment, new res...https://education.ti.com/en/resources/funding-and-research/research/research_bibliography
Learning Gains from Teaching with Graphing Calculators
...hing calculators using the techniques identified as successful has been shown to yield average learning gains in the range of 14% to 50% Virginia Commonwealth University A meta-analysis of 54 high-quality studies found higher learning gains due to graphing calculator use in 4 types of learnin...https://education.ti.com/en/resources/funding-and-research/research/research_highqualityteaching
Making Music With Code | Assignments | Texas Instruments
... STEM and coding full version (4 hours) Click to copy link Copy link Download PDF Helpful tip: Keep students learning and completing activities by making sure they fully charge their graphing calculators a day before the project kicks off. We’...https://education.ti.com/en/resources/stem/projects/making-music-with-code/assignments
Python coding activities: Programming With Lists | Texas Instruments
... ProgrammingWith Lists This activity extends the “Teaching Foundations of Computer Science With Python on TI-Nspire™ Technology” workshop to study additional topics from computer science with the support of the TI-Nspire™...https://education.ti.com/en/resources/computer-science-foundations/programming-with-lists
AP® Calculus | BC2 2020 Module | Texas Instruments
... creating equivalent fractions that have the same denominator, then use the process for adding fractions with like denominators. Vocabulary congruent common factor of AP® Calculus Module Working with a table of parametric velocity values: Given a table of derivative value...https://education.ti.com/en/resources/ap-calculus/taylor-polynomials-power-series/sequence4/2020-bc2
Extending Exponents
...^n, (a^m)^n\) that held for positive integer exponents extend naturally to integer exponents. 439869 Extending Exponents Planning and Resources Objectives Students should be able to extend properties of postive integer exponents to all integer exponents, apply properties of exponents to expr...https://education.ti.com/en/building-concepts/activities/expressions/sequence1/extending-exponents
Building a Table of Ratios
... recognize that the rows (or columns) of a ratio table are some (positive rational) multiple of each other. This will be important when they begin to compare ratios. What to look for Have students explain their strategies for solving problems involving equivalent ratios. Sample Assessment If Sara...https://education.ti.com/en/building-concepts/activities/ratios/sequence1/building-a-table-of-ratios
Solving Equations
...2=2x-3\) d. \(3x-4= 2x+7\) Answer: d. \(3x-4=2x+7\) Understanding Solving linear equations with rational number coefficients can combine a variety of methods. What are the students doing? Students solve equations by a variety of solution strategies and compare solution ...https://education.ti.com/en/building-concepts/activities/expressions/sequence1/solving-equations
Building Expressions
...mparing expressions and establish a foundation for the definition of equivalent expressions. 398280 Building Expressions Planning and Resources Objectives Students should identify equivalent expressions and explain why they are equivalent using properties of multiplication and addition. They...https://education.ti.com/en/building-concepts/activities/expressions/sequence1/building-expressions
Texas Instruments Guidelines for Research
...copyright ownership or funding source. TI practices transparency in reporting research. All final research reports funded by TI, regardless of outcome, are made public. Researchers are encouraged to submit their work to peer-reviewed journals and research conferences. All research com...https://education.ti.com/en/resources/funding-and-research/research/research-ethics
What's a Solution to a System of Equations?
...le to describe the solution in terms of the graphs of the two equations, and identify characteristics of equations that will lead to each possible outcome. Vocabulary system of linear equations in two variables intersection slope parallel lines solution to a system of two linear equations ...https://education.ti.com/en/building-concepts/activities/expressions/sequence1/what-is-a-solution-to-a-system-of-equations
Adding Fractions with Unlike Denominators
... creating equivalent fractions that have the same denominator, then use the process for adding fractions with like denominators. Vocabulary congruent common factor This lesson uses unit squares to help students investigate addition and subtraction of fractions with unlike denominator...https://education.ti.com/en/building-concepts/activities/fractions/sequence-1/adding-fractions-with-unlike-denominators
Units Other Than a Unit Square
...ctions using area models. 393727 Units Other Than a Unit Square Planning and Resources Objectives Students understand that fractions can only be compared if they refer to the same whole. They also recognize that fractions can only be added or subtracted if they refer to the same whole. Vocab...https://education.ti.com/en/building-concepts/activities/fractions/sequence-1/units-other-than-a-unit-square
Multiplying Fractions by a Whole Number
...ole Number Planning and Resources Objectives Students understand that the product of a whole number n and a fraction (a/b) is (na/b). Vocabulary commutative property of multiplication This lesson can be used to develop multiplication of a fraction by a whole number. 393722 Multi...https://education.ti.com/en/building-concepts/activities/fractions/sequence-1/multiplying-fractions-by-a-whole-number
Solving Systems of Equations Algebraically
...tickets and total number of child tickets that she buys? Answer: 10 adult tickets and 4 child tickets. Understanding Develop linear combinations of two quantities and investigate what happens when a constraint is imposed on the linear combination \(ax+by\) for a given \(a\) and ...https://education.ti.com/en/building-concepts/activities/expressions/sequence1/solving-systems-of-equations-algebraically
Adding and Subtracting Fractions with Like Denominators
...n on number lines they have drawn. Then have them model the subtraction on the interactive number lines. Sample Assessment In how many ways can you decompose (5/4) into the sum of two fractions with a denominator of 4? Answer: (1/4)+(4/4); (2/4)+(3/4); (0/4)+(5/4). Understanding Sub...https://education.ti.com/en/building-concepts/activities/fractions/sequence-1/adding-and-subtracting-fractions-with-like-denominators
Building Expressions in Two Variables
...sson students gain more practice creating equivalent expressions using the properties of multiplication and addition. Students are able to build more complex expressions for the purpose of demonstrating expressions of the second and third degree. 439865 Building Expressions in Two Variables P...https://education.ti.com/en/building-concepts/activities/expressions/sequence1/building-expressions-in-two-variables