Exploring Topics in Calculus with the TI-84 Series

Workshop overview

This workshop introduces TI-84 Series graphing calculators in the context of key topics in AP^® Calculus AB and AP^® Calculus BC curricula.

Learn calculator and graphing skills through dynamic investigations using the TI-84 Series with an emphasis on deepening student understanding of limits, derivatives and integrals. By the end of the workshop, participants will be familiar with performing calculations, graphing and analyzing the behavior of functions, and using dynamic graphing calculator investigations.

6-hour Workshop

Content includes:

• Enhancing calculus instruction using TI technology and preparing students to use their graphing calculator efficiently on assessments.

12-hour Workshop

Includes all 6-hour workshop content, plus:

• A deep dive into the applications of derivatives and integrals, especially particle motion, area/volume, differential equations, and rate in/rate out problems.