Girls in STEM: A Personal Perspective
...ave about the field. While male and female students perform typically the same in science and mathematics classes, females are underrepresented in computer science and engineering classes. As these students continue into the workforce, women make up 47 percent of the total workforce, but only...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/november/girls-in-stem-a-personal-perspective
#NCTMregionals Kansas City 2018 Recap
...dered the math that it takes for vehicles to drive on Mars? In this session, we will code robotic vehicles using mathematics to drive, make turns and complete a challenge. Best part: no coding experience needed! Technology: TI-Nspire™ CX graphing calculator; TI-Innovator™ Rover Link to presentati...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/november/nctm-kansas-city
Meet TI Teacher of the Month: Katie England
...Specialist TEACHES WHERE: Washington County Public Schools in Maryland TEACHING FOR HOW LONG: 19 years Katie in her own words: Why did you become a teacher? I think it was an ingrained trait in me. I had other family members that were teachers, so it always felt natural to me to be a lea...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/november/teacher-of-the-month
End-of-Marking Period Feedback Is a Two-Way Street
...uture. Here is how I have turned my end-of-quarter evaluations into valuable conversations about how to make math class better for all of us. Clear Communication Whatever your grading system is — total points, percent weight for each type of grade or standards-based grades — communicate that ...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/november/end-of-marking-period-feedback
Testing Tips: Using Calculators on Class Assessments
...ke real-world connections and build understanding of math concepts and procedures. But no matter what level math you teach, there will always be some computational and graphing skill you will want students to know and be able to do without a calculator. Decide which math skills and problems y...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/november/calculators-on-class-assessments
Meet TI Teacher of the Month: Ellen Browne
...nd she uses her violin to teach math. Fast Facts About Ellen: TEACHES WHAT: Integrated math and engineering, 9th-12th grade TEACHES WHERE: Pomfret School in Pomfret, Connecticut TEACHING FOR HOW LONG: 38 years Ellen in her own words: Why did you become a teacher? I know the exac...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/march/teacherofthemonth
Who knew math had moves?
Veteran math teacher turned first-year computer science teacher, Katie Brown, wasn’t quite sure what to expect when she learned Texas Instruments was bringing its’ new robotic car, the TI-Innovator Rover, to share with her pre-AP computer science class. But after one 50-minute class period, she ...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/march/rockinwithrover
Building Bridges with Math + Engineering
...for your students. Tip 1: Raid your science teachers’ closets. As a math teacher, your closet is full of things only you think are fun – protractors, compasses, and stacks of graph paper. Science teachers get all the good stuff: funny-looking glassware, vented goggles, lab coats. But what you wan...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/february/buildingbridgesmath
Learn to Code with Your TI Graphing Calculator
... for some extra help on their math homework. What many kids don’t know is that learning to code on the TI graphing calculator can lead to a degree in computer science, engineering and many other great careers. We wanted to share a few secrets from an insider that might help inspire your students ...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/february/learntocode
How a math teacher started her school’s first coding club
...ire and she's really getting it. It’s just great to watch.” Junior Jahnai Harley said, “I joined the Coding Club because I wanted to learn more about computer science and thought it'd be cool to learn things before I go to college – and it’s fun too. She is looking to pursue computer science in c...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/april/codingclub
Celebrate Mathematics Awareness Month
Math has an impact on just about every aspect of our lives including some that we don’t often think about. Math helped change the outcome of WWII, it also shows up in the way we drive our cars and the way we manage our finances. In celebration of Math Awareness Month, here are four TI-Nspire act...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/april/mathawarenessmonth
Real-World Applications of Chemistry
What do Chemistry Cat, toilet bowl cleaner and contact lens cleaning solution have in common? They’re all ways to take the abstract subject of chemistry and make it come alive and make sense for high school students. Throughout my career, I have strived to make this subject applicable to the rea...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/october/real-world-app-chemistry
#NCTMregionals Hartford 2018 Recap
...dered the math that it takes for vehicles to drive on Mars? In this session, we will code robotic vehicles using mathematics to drive, make turns and complete a challenge. Best part: no coding experience needed! Technology: TI-84 Plus CE graphing calculator; TI-Innovator™ Rover Link to presentati...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/october/nctm-hartford
The Best Equilibrium Simulation Ever
... In this example, we reach equilibrium one round earlier than in the last case and find that there are different amounts of reactants and products compared to the first case. Here’s where it gets really good. We calculate the ratio of products to reactants in each round for each simulation, an...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/december/the-best-equilibrium-simulation-ever
12 Days of Holiday Math Challenges
...s Play Dreidel Have some fun with Hanukkah by asking your students to write code on their TI graphing calculators that will spin the dreidel. See who comes out the winner. 4) Happy New Year Hook up to the TI-Innovator™ Hub and challenge your students to play “Auld Lang Syne.” Take it a step furt...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/december/12-days-of-holiday-math-challenges
Sines of Spring Sweepstakes | Texas Instruments
...ps and more, all while earning chances to win one of our colorful TI-84 Plus CE graphing calculators.* And entering is a breeze — simply log in and complete actions from the list for an entry! How to enter There are multiple actions on the list every week. Click on an action and follow th...https://education.ti.com/en/promotion/sinesofspringsweepstakes
Spread the Math Love Contest
Spread the Math Love Contest global website Sorry, this contest has ended. Read about the winning math mentors on our blog: Glen Marr, Park Vista Community High School Kimbe...https://education.ti.com/en/promotion/math-love-contest
Math (X)pression Quiz | Social Butter-Pi
...ughest math problems. Not sure? Find out which calculator is right for you Social Butter-Pi Community Mottos: “Let’s be study buddieeeess!” and/or “This should be a dance” × What's your math (x)pression ...https://education.ti.com/en/promotion/math-xpression-quiz/social-butter-pi
Math (X)pression Quiz | Question 2 | Texas Instruments – U.S.
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Math (X)pression Quiz | Question 3 | Texas Instruments – U.S.
...]; return a; }, {}); } function serialize(obj){ var str = []; for (var p in obj) if (obj.hasOwnProperty(p)) { str.push(encodeURIComponent(p) + "=" + encodeURIComponent(obj[p])); } return str.join("&"); } function NextUrlReplacerWithObj(score_obj, default_url){ let ne...https://education.ti.com/en/promotion/math-xpression-quiz/question-3
Spread the Math Love Contest Rules
...gy division (“TI” or “Sponsor”), with a place of business at 13532 N. Central Expressway, Dallas, TX 75243, and with a website at http://education.ti.com. The Administrator of the Contest is Golin, with a place of business at 13155 Noel Road, Suite 750, Dallas, TX 75240 (“Administrator,” and tog...https://education.ti.com/en/promotion/rules/math-love-contest
Math (X)pression Quiz | Calculated Constant
...ant! Enter the sweepstakes --> Take the quiz again For you, math is a clear set of rules and procedures to follow — simple! Complex math problems never slow you down. You enjoy a challenge and approach any problem, game or puzzle with a series of logical, mindful ...https://education.ti.com/en/promotion/math-xpression-quiz/calculated-constant
Math (X)pression Quiz | Question 1 | Texas Instruments – U.S.
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Math (X)pression Quiz | Question 4 | Texas Instruments – U.S.
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Math (X)pression Quiz | Question 5 | Texas Instruments – U.S.
...]; return a; }, {}); } function serialize(obj){ var str = []; for (var p in obj) if (obj.hasOwnProperty(p)) { str.push(encodeURIComponent(p) + "=" + encodeURIComponent(obj[p])); } return str.join("&"); } function NextUrlReplacerWithObj(score_obj, default_url){ let ne...https://education.ti.com/en/promotion/math-xpression-quiz/question-5