Exploring TEKS Topics in Middle Grades Mathematics with the TI-84 Plus Family

  Day One of Three-Day Workshop TEKS Content Standards Focus Areas
1. Overview, Logistics and Introductions Learning Objectives
2. Introduction to the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition Graphing Calculator Technology Skills
3. Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) Mathematical Process Standards 6.1A-G; 7.1A-G; 8.1A-G Process Standards
4. Exploring the Coordinate Plane 6.11A; 8.3B,C; 8.10A,B,C Measurement and Data; 2-D Shapes
5. Pass the Ball 6.4B,D; 6.5A; 6.6C; 7.4A; 7.7A; 8.4B,C; 8.5A,D,E,I; 8.11A Proportionality; Expressions, Equations and Relationships
6. Box Plots and Histograms 6.12A,B,C; 6.13A Measurement and Data
7. Independence is the Word 7.6A,B,C,D,G,H,I Proportionality
8. Understanding Solutions of Systems Using Tables and Graphs 7.7A; 8.5B; 8.9A Proportionality; Expressions, Equations and Relationships
9. Raise Your Cup 6.4H; 6.8C; 6.9A,B; 6.10A,B; 7.4E; 7.10A,B; 7.11A,B,C; 8.6A; 8.7A Proportionality; Expressions, Equations and Relationships
10. Topics in Algebra 1 – Match It! 7.7A; 8.4C; 8.5B,I Proportionality; Expressions, Equations and Relationships
11. Beanie Baby® Bungee Challenge 6.5A; 6.6A,C; 7.4A; 7.7A; 8.4B; 8.5A,D,E,I; 8.11A Proportionality; Expressions, Equations and Relationships
12. Wrap up Reflection