Program
8:15 – 9 a.m. | Check-in and continental breakfast
9 – 9:20 a.m. | Opening remarks
9:30 – 11:00 a.m. | First morning sessions
Session 1 | Valuable Tips for the TI-84 Plus CE and TI-SmartView™ Emulator
- Get an overview of the TI-84 Plus CE along with the basic computation, graphing and functionality.
- 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, and investigate transformation graphing with lists.
- Get tips on how to utilize TI-SmartView™ software.
Session 2 | Valuable Tips for Using TI-Nspire™ CX II Technology
- Get an overview of TI-Nspire™ CX II graphing calculator, including general calculator, graphing and statistical functionality.
- Explore dynamic and interactive lessons for algebra 1 and algebra 2, geometry, precalculus and calculus and statistics.
- Learn the basic features of the TI-Nspire™ CX Premium Teacher Software.
Session 3 | Exploring Topics in Precalculus With TI Technology: Polynomial and Rational Functions
- Explore how TI technology can deepen understanding of rate of change, end behavior, asymptotes and function transformations.
Session 4 | Integrating TI Technology for Emergent Bilinguals
- "¿Cómo se usa esto?" Learn how activities and video resources can be integrated in an ELL/ESL classroom when using the TI-84 Plus CE or TI-Nspire™ CX II graphing calculators.
11:15 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. | Second morning sessions
Session 5 | Next Steps With the TI-84 Plus CE
- Discuss strategies for helping students to better understand key topics and emphasize techniques for teaching with TI-84 Plus CE technology. The session will include:
- Classroom strategies for using the graphing calculator and its powerful features, including computations; graphing of functions, lists and tables; statistics and probability; and geometry to enhance student learning.
- The most-used apps included with the TI-84 Plus CE as well as activities for using them in the classroom.
- Using TI-Smartview™ CE emulator software as a teacher tool to enrich the student learning environment.
- o Managing memory and file storage of the graphing calculator.
Session 6 | Next Steps With TI-Nspire™ Technology
- Educators with intermediate-level knowledge of TI-Nspire™ technology will learn how to create activities to excite and engage students in high school mathematics. This session covers a variety of topics, including algebra 1, geometry, algebra 2, precalculus, calculus and statistics.
- Learn how TI-Nspire™ technology facilitates reasoning, sense-making and understanding in an interactive mathematics classroom.
Session 7 | Exploring Topics in Precalculus With TI Technology: 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.
Session 8 | Leveraging TI Technology for Success on the ACCUPLACER®/TSIA2 Math Test
- Discover what to expect on the mathematics sections of the ACCUPLACER®/TSIA2 test, including an in-depth review of key categories tested and how students can leverage TI technology on this test. In this session, you will:
- Examine essential concepts from each content category on the TSIA2 test.
- Explore how using TI-84 Plus CE or TI-Nspire™ CX II graphing calculators can enhance student success.
- Engage with examples to gain practical strategies for effective classroom instruction.
12:45 – 1:30 p.m. | Lunch
1:30 – 3 p.m. | First afternoon sessions
Session 9 | Middle School Advanced Math: Using TI-84 Graphing Calculators to Dive Deeper Into 7th and 8th Grade TEKS
- Use technology to bring the TEKS together for 7th and 8th grade math.
- Review technology skills including calculator basics, solving equations, graphing and data analysis.
- Explore real-world applications that bring abstract math concepts to life, making learning relevant and exciting for middle school students.
- Experience beginner-friendly strategies you can immediately apply in the classroom, whether you are new to using TI technology or looking to enhance your current practices.
Session 10 | Middle School Advanced Math: Using TI-Nspire™ Technology to Dive Deeper Into 7th and 8th Grade TEKS
- Use technology to bring the TEKS together for 7th and 8th grade math.
- Review technology skills including calculator basics, solving equations, graphing and data analysis.
- Explore real-world applications that bring abstract math concepts to life, making learning relevant and exciting for middle school students.
- Experience beginner-friendly strategies you can immediately apply in the classroom, whether you are new to using TI technology or looking to enhance your current practices.
Session 11 | Exploring Topics in Statistics With TI Technology
- This session as will explore how the topics below can help students move through a vertical curriculum from algebra 1 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.
- 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 12 | 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 series.
3:15 – 4:45 p.m. | Second afternoon sessions
Session 13 | Prepare Students for STAAR® Success Using TI-84 Graphing Technology
- This session is designed to introduce middle grades and high school educators to dynamic, interactive lessons using TEKS Mathematical Process Standards.
- You’ll model rich tasks through in-depth discussions, with an emphasis on task analysis, questioning strategies and essential TI-84 skills to enhance student learning.
Session 14 | Prepare Students for STAAR® Success Using TI-Nspire™ CX II Graphing Technology
- This session is designed to introduce middle grades and high school educators to dynamic, interactive lessons using TEKS Mathematical Process Standards.
- You’ll model rich tasks through in-depth discussions, with an emphasis on task analysis, questioning strategies and essential TI-Nspire™ technology skills to enhance student learning.
Session 15 | Exploring Topics in AP® Calculus With TI Technology
- Explore topics focused on teaching calculus with TI-84 or TI-Nspire™ CX technology, including:
- Tangent line approximations.
- The relationship between a function and its derivatives.
- o The relationship between integration and the area between a curve and x-axis.
- Discuss strategies to prepare students for the AP® Calculus exam.
Session 16 | AI: Navigating New Educational Landscapes With TI Technology
- Explore the transformative impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on education. In this session you will:
- Develop an understanding of the potential and limitations of AI in education.
- Explore of AI tools can be leveraged to enhance teaching and learning using TI resources.
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