Adding Fractions with Unlike Denominators
... Fractions with unlike denominators need to be re-expressed in terms of equivalent fractions with a new common denominator. What are the students doing? Students will use unit squares to add fractions with unlike denominators. Recall why it is possible to add the two fractions when the denomin...https://education.ti.com/en/building-concepts/activities/fractions/sequence-1/adding-fractions-with-unlike-denominators
Units Other Than a Unit Square
...bars Understanding If two unit squares do not have the same scale, a unit fraction will not have the same size area. What are the students doing? Students tile rectangles to compare fractions of different units. What is the teacher doing? As students work with or observe you working wit...https://education.ti.com/en/building-concepts/activities/fractions/sequence-1/units-other-than-a-unit-square
Multiplying Fractions by a Whole Number
... 5, 6, 8, 2, 10, 12 Possible answer: 5(3/10) = (3/2) Understanding Multiplying (a/b) by the whole number c, produces c copies of (a/b) joined end to end on the number line. What are the students doing? Students will use number lines to develop the concept of fraction multiplication....https://education.ti.com/en/building-concepts/activities/fractions/sequence-1/multiplying-fractions-by-a-whole-number
Mixed Numbers
...he 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 whole number results in an improper fraction that can be written as a mixed number. What is the teach...https://education.ti.com/en/building-concepts/activities/fractions/sequence-1/mixed-numbers
Equations and Operations
...op 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 Be sure students explicitly state what x represents in in the previous two questions. One e...https://education.ti.com/en/building-concepts/activities/expressions/sequence1/equations-and-operations
Solving Systems of Equations Algebraically
...and investigate what happens when a constraint is imposed on the linear combination \(ax+by\) for a given \(a\) and \(b\). What are the students doing? Students explore a variety of contexts for a linear combination of two quantities with a given constraint. What is the teacher doing? E...https://education.ti.com/en/building-concepts/activities/expressions/sequence1/solving-systems-of-equations-algebraically
Using Structure to Solve Equations
...tion can help in thinking about how to find the solution for the equation- a value or values that will make the equation true. What are the students doing? Students highlight portions of linear equations and give a value for the highlighted expression that makes the equation true. What is the tea...https://education.ti.com/en/building-concepts/activities/expressions/sequence1/using-structure-to-solve-equations
Adding and Subtracting Fractions with Like Denominators
...ves Students should understand and explain that if two fractions represent the same whole and have the same denominator, their sum is represented by joining end to end the segment of length for one fraction to the segment of the length represented by the second. Vocabulary properties of addition ...https://education.ti.com/en/building-concepts/activities/fractions/sequence-1/adding-and-subtracting-fractions-with-like-denominators
What is a Fraction? - Texas Instruments
... This lesson helps students understand and visualize a fraction as a number that can be represented as a point on a number line. 393713 What is a Fraction? Planning and Resources Objectives Students should understand that a fraction can be represen...https://education.ti.com/en/building-concepts/activities/fractions/sequence-1/what-is-a-fraction
Building Expressions in Two Variables
...dition helps to identify and create equivalent expressions involving rational numbers and explain why they are equivalent. What are the students doing? Students create equivalent expressions in two variables and explain why two expressions are equivalent. What is the teacher doing? Enga...https://education.ti.com/en/building-concepts/activities/expressions/sequence1/building-expressions-in-two-variables
Equivalent Fractions - Texas Instruments
... This lesson helps students understand that two fractions are equivalent (or equal) if they are located at the same point on the number line. 393714 Equivalent Fractions Planning and Resources Objectives Students should understand and explain that two fractio...https://education.ti.com/en/building-concepts/activities/fractions/sequence-1/equivalent-fractions
Dividing a Fraction by a Whole Number
... can use the relationship between division and multiplication to solve problems involving dividing fractions by whole numbers. What are the students doing? Students will use unit squares to investigate dividing a fraction by a whole number. What is the teacher doing? Have students begin with a un...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
... When dividing a whole number c by a fraction (a/b), the question asked is: how many groups of (a/b) are contained in c. What are the students doing? Give students time to use the file to investigate dividing a whole number by a unit fraction. What is the teacher doing? Ask students how the...https://education.ti.com/en/building-concepts/activities/fractions/sequence-1/dividing-a-whole-number-by-a-fraction
Visualizing Linear Expressions
... addition and multiplication of real numbers and is central in creating equivalent expressions involving those operations. What are the students doing? Students use different visual models to make connections between the distributive property and the order of operations when creating equival...https://education.ti.com/en/building-concepts/activities/expressions/sequence1/visualizing-linear-expressions
Research on the TI MathForward™ Program - Richardson, TX ISD
...etween teacher math content knowledge and student performance on statewide tests The top benefits of TI-Navigator™ technology, from most teachers’ point of view, were more immediate feedback about what students know and can do and enhanced student conceptual understanding of mathematics. Teach...https://education.ti.com/en/resources/funding-and-research/research/research_mathforward
research-notes
...h a focus on learning math concepts. Learn more (11) Why is having access to portable handheld devices in a teacher's own math classroom better than going to an ICT suite? Portable handheld devices in the teachers' own classroom enable frequent, integral use of technology in teaching, whereas whe...https://education.ti.com/en/resources/funding-and-research/research/research-notes
Computer Science Resources | Texas Instruments
...u-driven coding Less typing, less frustration. Many coding functions are organized in simple menu options with clear descriptions, helping students avoid spelling and syntax errors. Explore our Python lessons Clear prompts and colors Our graphing calculators help students unders...https://education.ti.com/en/resources/computer-science
Polar-and-Parametric
...and Resources Objectives Students should understand and explain that two fractions are equivalent (equal) if they are the same size or the same point on a number line. They can compare and express the relationships between two fractions using the symbols and justify the conclusions by usin...https://education.ti.com/en/resources/ap-calculus/polar-and-parametric
AP® Calculus | BC2 2019 Module | Texas Instruments
...on the scoring of the Free Response Question. The presentation is similar to a briefing at the AP® Calculus Reading, but condensed. The allotment of points, common student errors and present specific scoring examples are discussed. Watch Video Technology solutions and extensions...https://education.ti.com/en/resources/ap-calculus/polar-and-parametric/sequence3/2019-bc2
AP® Calculus | BC5 2018 Module | Texas Instruments
...on the scoring of the Free Response Question. The presentation is similar to a briefing at the AP® Calculus Reading, but condensed. The allotment of points, common student errors and present specific scoring examples are discussed. Watch Video Technology solutions and extensions...https://education.ti.com/en/resources/ap-calculus/polar-and-parametric/sequence2/2018-bc5
Computer Science | Design Smart Systems | Texas Instruments
...classroom. Compatible with the TI-Nspire™ CX II or TI-84 Plus CE Python graphing calculator. Build a system that monitors soil and weather conditions to determine whether or not a pump should be turned on. Average duration: 6 hours. Python TI-Nspire™ CX II technology ...https://education.ti.com/en/resources/computer-science/design-smart-systems
Math Resources | Hands-On Math Activities | Texas Instruments
...to create larger-than life murals. Math in cryptography Identify patterns and unravel the clues to triangulate the rich point on a treasure map. Math in coding Make connections between the logic of math and coding. No coding experience required! ...https://education.ti.com/en/resources/math/lessons
AP® Calculus | BC2 2017 Module | Texas Instruments
...on the scoring of the Free Response Question. The presentation is similar to a briefing at the AP® Calculus Reading, but condensed. The allotment of points, common student errors and present specific scoring examples are discussed. Watch Video Technology solutions and extensions...https://education.ti.com/en/resources/ap-calculus/polar-and-parametric/sequence1/2017-bc2
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...and Resources Objectives Students should understand and explain that two fractions are equivalent (equal) if they are the same size or the same point on a number line. They can compare and express the relationships between two fractions using the symbols and justify the conclusions by usin...https://education.ti.com/en/resources/ap-calculus/area-volume
Navigating Equity and Access for Higher Education as presented by Dr. Cathy Moak Ph.D.
...eparation for postsecondary education, the UT GEAR UP grant districts and partners worked together to offer eighth grade students Algebra 1 For All. Join us as we zero in on collaborative efforts in mathematics, exploring the rationale and essential elements necessary for a successful Algebra 1 F...https://education.ti.com/en/resources/funding-and-research/partners/ti-talks/cathy-moak