T³™ Regional Summit: Utah

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 | Leveraging the TI-84 Series for ACT^® Test Success

• Learn ways to use the TI-84 Series graphing calculator to drive student success on the Enhanced ACT^® by exploring recently released test items.
• Review the updated elements of the ACT^®, discuss strategies for helping students better understand key topics, and emphasize techniques for teaching with the graphing calculator.

Session 3 | Data Collection to Make Meaningful Connections in Math and Science Classrooms

• 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.
• This session features both TI-84 Series and TI-Nspire™ CX technologies.

Session 4 | Mild, Medium, and Spicy: Using Derivita to Differentiate Practice in a Thinking Classroom

• In this interactive session, participants will actively engage in both curricular and non-curricular mathematical tasks while experiencing key Building Thinking Classrooms cross-cutting strategies in action.
• Attendees will collaborate, problem-solve, and reflect as they leverage the Derivita platform to capture in-the-moment data on student thinking and success.
• Participants will also explore how Derivita supports purposeful differentiation through mild, medium, and spicy practice that extends learning beyond the initial task. Expect to roll up your sleeves, think deeply, and leave with practical strategies you can immediately apply to challenge and support all learners.

10:40 a.m. – 12:10 p.m. | Second morning sessions

Session 5 | Exploring Algebra Topics with the TI-84 Series

• Using the TI-84 Series graphing calculator, we’ll explore topics such as:
  • Linear functions
  • Systems of linear equations
  • Functions and relations
  • Quadratic, exponential, radical and rational functions
  • Probability

Session 6 | Exploring Topics in Precalculus with TI Technology

• Explore how TI technology can deepen understanding of mathematical modeling, functions, rates of change and other approaches to precalculus.
• This session features both TI-84 Series and TI-Nspire™ CX technologies.

Session 7 | 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 of coding in Python with the TI-Nspire™ CX graphing calculator — no experience required!

Session 8 | Supporting Without Saving: Scaffolding Productive Struggle with Derivita

• Why do we so often rush to rescue students at the first sign of struggle? When is intervention helpful—and when does it hinder learning?
• In this session, participants will explore the what, why, and how of productive struggle and its essential role in developing resilient, independent mathematical thinkers. Through discussion, reflection, and classroom-ready examples, attendees will examine when to step in, when to step back, and how to intentionally scaffold learning without removing the cognitive demand.
• Participants will leave with actionable instructional strategies to foster productive struggle in their classrooms, supported by Derivita’s engaging technology that provides timely scaffolds while preserving student thinking.

12:10 – 12:50 p.m. | Lunch

12:50 – 2:20 p.m. | First afternoon sessions

Session 9 | Leveraging the TI-84 Series for ACT^® Test Success

• Learn ways to use the TI-84 Series graphing calculator to drive student success on the Enhanced ACT^® by exploring recently released test items.
• Review the updated elements of the ACT^®, discuss strategies for helping students better understand key topics, and emphasize techniques for teaching with the graphing calculator.

Session 10 | Exploring Topics in AP^® Statistics Using TI Technology

• 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.
• This session features both TI-84 Series and TI-Nspire™ CX technologies.

Session 11 | 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.

Session 12 | Using Real-Time Data to Drive Student-Centered Decisions

• Are you still collecting data the hard way—sorting papers, building spreadsheets, and spending hours trying to determine what students need next?
• In this session, participants will explore how the Derivita platform streamlines data collection and reporting to provide immediate insight into student mastery of assessed standards. From quick, in-the-moment formative checks to comprehensive summative assessments, Derivita delivers actionable data that eliminates manual sorting and saves valuable instructional time.
• Attendees will see how clear, timely reporting empowers teachers, schools, and districts to make student-centered instructional decisions and focus their energy where it matters most: planning targeted next steps that help students level up.

2:30 – 4 p.m. | Second afternoon sessions

Session 13 | 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 14 | Topics in AP^® Calculus with TI Technology

• 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.
• This session features both TI-84 Series and TI-Nspire™ CX technologies.

Session 15 | 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.

Session 16 | From Practice to Progress: Rethinking ACT^® Prep

• Have your students exhausted the available ACT^® practice resources, or do you need practice that adapts and regenerates so learning doesn’t stall? Are you looking for better ways to monitor student growth on key ACT^® strategies and content in order to differentiate instruction effectively?
• In this session, participants will explore how Derivita supports ongoing, standards-aligned ACT preparation through dynamic, regenerating practice and actionable progress monitoring. Attendees will see how real-time data enables targeted differentiation, helping every student continue to grow while building confidence and readiness for the ACT^®.