Program
8 – 9 a.m. | Check-in and continental breakfast
9 – 10:30 a.m. | First morning sessions
Session 1 | Valuable Tips for the TI-84 Series
- Get an overview of the graphing calculator along with the basic computation, graphing and functionality.
- Learn how to easily use the graphing calculator 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 the TI-84 online calculator.
Session 2 | Valuable Tips for the TI-Nspire™ Series
- Overview of the TI-Nspire™ CX II graphing calculator, including general calculator, graphing, and statistical functionality.
- Exploration of dynamic, interactive lessons for algebra 1 and 2, geometry, precalculus, calculus and statistics.
- Introduction to basic features of the TI-Nspire™ CX Premium Teacher Software.
Session 3 | Developing Deeper Conceptual Understanding to Prepare for the SAT® Exam with TI Technology
- Features both the TI-84 Series and TI-Nspire™ Series graphing calculators.
- Students who excel at procedural fluency only, like memorizing steps and formulas, may have a tough time on the math section of the redesigned SAT® exam. They need a deeper understanding of the concepts. This session focuses on learning how to leverage TI technology to help meet this goal by providing activities and ideas that promote conceptual understanding.
Session 4 | Data Collection to Make Meaningful Connections in Math and Science Classrooms
- This session features both TI-84 Plus CE and TI-Nspire™ CX technologies.
- Explore data collection using TI technology along with the Vernier EasyTemp® sensor and CBR™ 2 motion sensor.
- Analyze data through the development of mathematical models.
10:40 a.m. – 12:10 p.m. | Second morning sessions
Session 5 | Algebra 1 Strategies for the NYS Math Regents Exams Using the TI-84 Series
- Break down an NYS Math Regents exam using the TI-84 Series graphing calculator.
- Learn ways to get the most from the graphing calculator to build math confidence and increase success on the exams.
Session 6 | Algebra 1 Strategies for the NYS Math Regents Exams Using the TI-Nspire™ Series
- Break down an NYS Math Regents exam using the TI-Nspire™ CX II graphing calculator.
- Learn ways to get the most from the graphing calculator to build math confidence and increase success on the exams.
Session 7 | Exploring Topics in AP® Precalculus with TI Technology
- This session features both TI-84 Plus CE and TI-Nspire™ CX technologies.
- Explore how TI technology can deepen understanding of mathematical modeling, functions, rates of change and other approaches to precalculus.
Session 8 | Putting the M in STEM – Math in Motion with the TI-Innovator™ Rover
- Put students in the driver’s seat of the Rover and learn ways to enhance mathematics learning.
- Make graphs come to life by exploring the relationship between motion and graphing.
- Learn the basics coding in Python with the TI-Nspire™ CX II - no experience required!
12:10 – 12:50 p.m. | Lunch
12:50 – 2:20 p.m. | First afternoon sessions
Session 9 | Building Thinking Classrooms with the TI-84 Series
- Explore strategies for building a thinking classroom using graphing calculators.
- Learn how to integrate TI technology to create a classroom environment that encourages collaboration, critical thinking and deeper understanding of mathematical concepts.
Session 10 | Topics in Geometry with the TI-Nspire™ Series
- Explore geometry topics including congruence, similarity and right triangles, and transformations using the TI-Nspire™ CX II graphing calculator.
Session 11 | Exploring Topics in AP® Statistics Using TI Technology
- This session features both TI-84 Plus CE and TI-Nspire™ CX technologies.
- Discover how TI technology can deepen student understanding of the presentation of data through graphical representations such as histograms, box and whisker diagrams, X2 goodness-of-fit and t-tests.
- Explore strategies for engaging students in mathematical practices for AP® Statistics.
Session 12 | STEM Activities to Engage Your Students Using TI-Innovator™ Technology
- Designed for both math and science teachers, learn ways to integrate STEM projects into the classroom using the TI-Innovator™ Hub, TI-Innovator™ Rover and TI-Nspire™ CX II graphing calculator.
- Guide students on the path toward building their own STEM projects with activities that challenge them to address current real-world issues.
- Use math, computer programming, and engineering skills to design and build models to solve current problems.
2:30 – 4 p.m. | Second afternoon sessions
Session 13 | Algebra 2 and Precalculus with the TI-84 Series
- Modeling various functions: statistical regression, choosing the best model, and interpolating and extrapolating information.
- Polynomial equations and functions: graphing and evaluating, finding relative extremes, and an exploration of zeroes.
Session 14 | Student Activities to Enhance Technology Use in Your Classroom
- Explore free activities on a variety of math topics to help make planning easier and for your students to build a deeper understanding of math concepts.
- Learn how to easily transfer free activity files from education.ti.com to your classroom set of graphing calculators, minimizing prep work and saving valuable class time.
Session 15 | Topics in AP® Calculus with TI Technology
- This session features both TI-84 Plus CE and TI-Nspire™ CX technologies.
- Explore topics focused on teaching calculus with TI technology, including:
- Tangent line approximations.
- The relationship between a function and its derivatives.
- The relationship between integration and the area between a curve and x-axis.
- Strategies to prepare students for the AP® Calculus exam.
Session 16 | Elevate Classroom Learning with Drones Using the TI-Nspire™ Series and CoDrone EDU
- Take STEM learning to new heights by integrating the TI-Nspire™ CX II graphing calculator with Robolink’s CoDrone EDU.
- In this hands-on session, educators will:
- Explore how to bring coding, robotics and data analysis to life in the classroom.
- Learn practical strategies for engaging students in math, science and engineering concepts through real-world applications, problem-solving challenges and interactive activities.
- Whether you’re new to coding or looking to expand your technology toolkit, this session will provide innovative ways to boost student engagement and deepen conceptual understanding.
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