T³™ Regional Summit: Florida

Contact information

For questions regarding the summit program, please contact:

Host: Gail Stewart | gail.stewart@hcps.net
Beth Smith | bethsmith@ti.com

For questions about registration, please contact us at T3@eventconsultantsglobal.com or call 844.851.9251.

Program

8:15 – 9 a.m. | Check-in and continental breakfast

9 – 9:30 a.m. | Opening remarks

9:30 – 11 a.m. | First morning sessions

Session 1 | AP^® Precalculus: Polynomial and Rational Functions

• Learn ways technology can deepen understanding of rate of change, end behavior, asymptotes and function transformations.
• Explore rates of change and change of rates as related to increasing, decreasing and concavity.
• Discuss how to communicate these ideas of end behavior and what happens to the outputs as the inputs approach a vertical asymptote verbally and with the mathematical notation of a limit.

Session 2 | Valuable Tips for the TI-84 Plus CE Graphing Calculator and TI-SmartView™ Emulator (Calculator and Software)

• Explore creative and cool essential ideas to utilize the TI-84 Plus graphing calculator and its color version, the TI-84 Plus CE, much more effectively.
• Get an overview of the TI-84 Plus CE along with the basic computation, graphing and functionality, and discover how this member of the TI-84 Plus graphing family is different than previous versions.
• Learn how to easily use the TI-84 Plus CE as an evaluator of complex expressions, trace on a graph and table simultaneously, quickly evaluate the quadratic formula, store window settings, quickly investigate transformation graphing with lists, and more.
• Get tips on how to fully utilize the TI-SmartView™ software.

Session 3 | Valuable Tips for Using TI-Nspire™ CX II Technology (Calculator and Software)

• Get an overview of TI-Nspire™ CX II graphing calculator, including general calculator, graphing and statistical functionality.
• Explore dynamic and interactive lessons for algebra I and algebra II, geometry, precalculus and calculus, and statistics.
• Learn the basic features of the TI-Nspire™ CX Premium Teacher Software.

Session 4 | Learning to Code With Python and an Introduction to Turtle Graphics With TI-Technology

• This session is designed for educators interested in introducing coding to their students using the TI-84 Plus CE Python or TI-Nspire™ CX II graphing calculators.
• Move your way to a visually rich and engaging experience in coding, mathematics and computational thinking. The Turtle module brings coding to life for students at all skill levels, especially beginners.
• The principles of coding will be connected to many concepts in the math and science curriculum to increase student understanding.
• By the end, participants will be familiar with using Python and the transferrable skills to move to the next stage in coding.

11:15 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. | Second morning sessions

Session 5 | AP^® Precalculus: Exponential Functions, Logarithmic Functions and Regression

• Learn how TI technology can be used to investigate the relationship between exponential and logarithmic functions, inverse and composite functions, and the concept of regression as a way to find a model for contextual data.
• Interpret input and output behavior verbally and with limit notation of both exponential and logarithmic functions.
• Discuss the idea that over equal-length input values, the outputs of exponential functions are proportional and vice versa with logarithmic functions.

Session 6 | Exploring Algebra I and II Topics With the TI-84 Plus CE

Utilizing the TI-84 Plus CE graphing calculator, we will explore topics such as:

• Linear functions
• Systems of linear equations
• Functions and relations
• Quadratic, exponential, radical and rational functions

Session 7 | Exploring Algebra I and II Topics With TI-Nspire™ CX II Technology

Utilizing the TI-Nspire™ CX II graphing calculator, we will explore topics such as:

• Linear functions
• Systems of linear equations
• Functions and relations
• Quadratic, exponential, radical and rational functions

Session 8 | STEM Camps, Clubs and Classroom Projects With the TI-Innovator™ Hub

• This session is designed for math and science teachers interested in introducing STEM projects in classrooms or summer camps, featuring the TI-Innovator™ Hub and either TI-84 Plus CE or TI-Nspire™ CX II technology.
• Guide students on the path toward building their own STEM projects with activities that challenge them to address current real-world issues.
• Understand the science behind the greenhouse effect and other science principles, as well as use math, computer programming and engineering to design and build models to solve current problems.

12: 45 – 1:30 p.m. | Lunch

1:30 – 3 p.m. | First afternoon sessions

Session 9 | AP^® Precalculus: Trigonometric and Polar Functions

• Use TI technology to develop understanding of concepts related to the trigonometric functions and make the connection to polar coordinates.
• Set up the unit circle using isosceles right triangles, equilateral triangles and symmetry.
• Define sine and cosine as the ratio of the displacement from the x- and y-axis to the radius.

Session 10 | Exploring Geometry Topics With the TI-84 Plus CE Graphing Calculator

• Join us as we explore topics covering the features of polygons, transformational geometry and similar figures using the TI-84 Plus CE.

Session 11 | Exploring Geometry Topics With the TI-Nspire™ CX II Graphing Calculator

• Join us as we explore topics covering the features of polygons, transformational geometry and similar figures using the TI-Nspire™ CX II handheld.

Session 12 | Advanced Tips With TI Technology: Data Collection in Science and Math Classrooms With TI-84 Plus CE and TI-Nspire™ CX II Technology (Calculator and Software)

• Get an overview of TI graphing calculators, including data collection with the Vernier EasyTemp^® sensor and CBR™ 2 motion sensor.
• Explore data analysis through the development of mathematical models.

3:15 – 4:45 p.m. | Second afternoon sessions

Session 13 | Exploring Topics in Statistics with TI Technology

Join this session as we explore how the topics below can help students move through a vertical curriculum from Algebra I through AP^® Statistics, including:

• Analyzing and interpreting univariate data: Representing data with dot plots, box and whisker plots, histograms; comparing center and spread of data sets.
• Use of the mean and standard deviation to fit a data set into a normal distribution, including qualitative and quantitative data, and comparing sets of data and identifying outliers.
• Interpreting bivariate data: Represent bivariate data on a scatter plot, describe the relationship, and interpret the slope and intercept of a linear model in the context of the data.
• Fitting a linear function to a scatter plot and analyze the fit by plotting residuals.

Session 14 | Developing Deeper Conceptual Understanding to Prepare for the ACT^® Exam With TI Technology (Calculator and Software)

• This workshop is designed for mathematics educators interested in learning to leverage TI technology skills to drive student success on the ACT^® exam by exploring released test items.
• This session features both TI-84 Plus CE and TI-Nspire™ CX II technology.

Session 15 | Developing Deeper Conceptual Understanding to Prepare for the SAT^® Exam With TI Technology (Calculator and Software)

• Students who only excel at procedural fluency (i.e. memorizing steps and formulas) will have a tough time on the math section of the redesigned SAT^® exam. They need a deeper understanding of the concepts. Learn to leverage TI technology to help meet this goal by providing activities and ideas that promote conceptual understanding.
• This session features both TI-84 Plus CE and TI-Nspire™ CX II technology.

Session 16 | Making Math and Science Meaningful With the TI-Innovator™ Rover

This session is designed for teachers interested in introducing the Rover to their students. Explore lessons that feature topics to get students engaged with this exciting technology, such as:

• The relationship between distance, rate and time.
• Designing and measuring a segmented path.

This session includes both TI-84 Plus CE and TI-Nspire™ CX families of graphing calculators.