Webinar | Transforming Trig in AP Precalculus: Using Graphing Tools to Deepen Understanding of Functions

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Transforming Trig in AP^® Precalculus: Using Graphing Tools to Deepen Understanding of Functions

When: Tuesday, February 17, 2026 | 7 p.m. Central time
Technology: TI-84 Plus Series, TI‑Nspire™ Series
Presenters: Mark Kiraly, Katie Martinez

Join our AP® Precalculus webinar as we explore trigonometric functions using TI-84 Plus CE and TI-Nspire™ CX II graphing calculators.

In this session, we will:

Use TI graphing technology to model contextual periodic functions.
Explore transformations of sinusoidal functions.
Use graphing technology as a tool to verify trigonometric identities.
Investigate zeros and extreme values inspired by AP® exam problems.

This session will highlight using both TI-84 Plus CE and TI-Nspire™ CX II graphing calculators.

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Presenters:

Mark Kiraly

T³™ Instructor
Ryan High School
Denton, Texas

Katie Martinez

T³™ National Instructor
La Costa Canyon High School
Encinitas, California

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