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# Leveraging the TI-84 Plus CE Graphing Calculator for ACT® Test Success

This workshop is designed for mathematics educators who want to learn to leverage TI-84 Plus CE technology skills to drive student success on the ACT® test by exploring released test items.

Educators will cover the main elements of the ACT® test, discuss strategies for helping students to better understand key topics, and emphasize techniques for teaching with TI-84 Plus CE technology.

By the end of the workshop, participants should feel comfortable with:

• Leveraging the TI-84 Plus CE graphing calculator for exam questions in key categories such as Number & Quantity, Algebra, Functions, Geometry, and Statistics & Probability
• Highlighting the key content areas on the ACT® test and adjusting mathematics instruction accordingly
• Implementing test preparation strategies in the mathematics classroom and using pre-made activities that reinforce technology skills and deepen student understanding of key topics

While the workshop is taught using TI-84 Plus CE technology, it is relevant for educators using any graphing calculator within the TI-84 Plus family.

## Overview

This in-person workshop is available in one-, two- and three day options to accommodate educator-specific needs. The two-and three-day workshops offer more extensive exploration of topics and strategies using actual released items. A virtual workshop is also available in multiple two- or three-hour sessions.

 Overview of the TI-84 Plus CE graphing calculator and basic skills Exploration of key topics such as Area and Perimeter, Solving Systems, Solving Equations and Inequalities Coverage of strategies such as solving problems by working backwards, using the supplied diagrams effectively, and substitution Additional coverage of the TI-84 Plus CE graphing calculator skills including statistics Coverage of further topics such as quadratics and absolute value, Pythagorean Theorem and slope Exploration of other test prep strategies including avoiding distractors, and using graphs and visualization Continued application of TI-84 Plus CE graphing calculator skills Content topics will extend to advanced areas such as matrices, trigonometry and logarithms Test strategies will be summarized and applied through actual test items

## Areas of Focus

This workshop focuses on using the TI-84 Plus CE graphing calculator to improve student learning and conceptual understanding of key content areas for the ACT® test.

 Subject Topics TI-84 Plus CE Technology Skills Solving systems graphically, substituting values, graphing inequalities, finding mean and median, regression, complex numbers, truth statements, matrices, statistics ACT® Test Strategies Using diagrams strategically by graphing and analyzing solutions, comparing values by storing as variables, using a regression to make a prediction, evaluating expressions and solving equations with calculator tools, working backwards Activities to Deepen Student Understanding Systems of equations, slope, area, quadratics, geometry, statistics and probability, logarithms

## Request Information

Need a quote or a sample plan? Get started by contacting a TI Educational Technology Consultant to help you with your professional development needs.

• One Day:      $2,500 • Two Days:$5,000