Teaching and Learning With the TI-84 Plus CE Graphing Calculator in Middle Grades Mathematics

Designed for educators who are using the TI-84 Plus CE graphing calculator in a middle grades mathematics classroom, this workshop covers basic features and functionality of the TI-84 Plus CE, with additional focus on TI-SmartView™ CE emulator software for the TI-84 Plus graphing family and TI Connect™ CE software application.

By the end of the workshop, you’ll be ready to use the TI-84 Plus CE graphing calculator and supporting software in the middle grades mathematics classroom.

Overview

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

	Overview of the TI-84 Plus CE graphing calculator, including an introduction to the MathPrint™ feature and general graphing and statistical functionality. Modeling and analyzing univariate data with box plots and histograms. Overview of TI-SmartView™ CE emulator software and TI Connect™ CE software.
	Additional coverage of features for modeling with multiple representations. Exploration of interactive lessons that make connections between ratios, proportional relationships and linear functions. Data collection and analysis with the CBR™ 2 motion sensor and Vernier EasyData® app.
	Deeper coverage of additional technology features, with an emphasis on classroom applications. Opportunities to explore activities focused on statistics, probability and geometry. Coverage of additional statistical functionality, including entering data into lists, creating scatter plots, and determining lines of best fit.