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Simple and Easy Calculator Tips for Algebra 2 Concepts

Posted 10/02/2024 by James Allen (@mrallenmath)

As students progress through their math courses, it’s important to upgrade their graphing calculator skills to match. These tips for the TI-84 Plus CE graphing calculator will help students as they tackle new concepts in Algebra 2.

The Calculated Collection: 7 Activities for Back to School

Posted 08/21/2024 by TI Staff

Discover a collection of low-prep, easy-start activities that will save you time and that students will enjoy. Created by seven educators currently teaching in today’s math classrooms, these activities are designed to support every student’s success.

7 Important Calculator Functions Algebra 1 Students Need

Posted 08/08/2024 by James Allen (@mrallenmath)

A new graphing calculator is exciting and a new tool to learn. So, what are the top 7 calculator functions Algebra 1 students should know? Let’s go over the most important, basic calculator functions to teach your students throughout the school year.

6 Great Tips for Navigating the First Week of School

Posted 07/12/2024 by by Jessica Kohout @MrsKohout

A good first week can make a huge difference in a classroom environment for the whole year. Here are six ways to help ensure that this school year starts off on the right foot.

A Prime Summer Reading List Math Teachers Will Absolutely Love

Posted 06/05/2024 by TI Staff and TI Teacher Community

Keep summer brain rot at bay with this sizzling summer reading list for teachers! Dive into engaging teaching practices, captivating histories and intriguing mysteries for both math and science enthusiasts. Check out our newest additions to the list: fun math reads for students!

Top 6 TI-84 Family Calculator Functions You Need To Know for AP® Statistics

Posted 04/08/2024 by Curtis Brown (@cbmathguy)

Grab your TI-84 Plus CE graphing calculator and keep it handy as we walk you through the most important functions students should know how to use for the AP^® Statistics exam.

Math in Motion — 5 Educators Using Robotics To Teach Math

Posted 04/02/2024 by Harshal S. Chhaya (@hschhaya)

The mission of National Robotics Week is simple: to inspire students in robotics and STEM-related fields and to share the excitement of robotics with audiences of all ages. Learn how five educators are using the TI-Innovator™ Rover to teach math.

Bloom With These 5 Springtime Math Resources

Posted 03/18/2024 by TI Staff

Sunshine, flowers, bugs and showers — spring is here! With all the fun going on outside, here are some helpful, spring-themed teacher resources to keep math students focused on what's going on inside the classroom.

Celebrate Pi Day With Activities For Unlimited Fun

Posted 02/28/2024 by TI Staff

Any day is a better day with a little π (pi). Let’s celebrate Pi Day with some fun and meaningful activities that show students how the mathematical constant shows up in real life.

A Math Teacher's Guide to Valentine's Day Fun

Posted 02/06/2024 by TI Staff

Are you looking for Valentine’s Day math activities and fun ideas to decorate your classroom? Explore free and easy ways to show off your love of math while getting your students excited to learn.

Science Activities for Heart Health Month

Posted 02/02/2024 by Erica Schiller, @ericaschiller

With American Heart Month and Valentine’s Day just around the corner, what better time to explore cardiovascular health with your students? Here are several science lessons that will get your heart pumping!

The Heartbeat of STEM

Posted 01/30/2024 by Jessica Kohout, @MrsKohout

It’s the stimulating, heart-pounding STEM project that will get your students excited about Python programming. Check out this free activity that helps them learn the basics of coding while exploring the function and structure of the human heart.

TI Codes Contest: Winning Tips for First-Timers

Posted 01/24/2024 by Erick Archer, TI Science Specialist

Are you or your students interested in entering the TI Codes Contest for the first time? Get beginner tips and advice for help getting started.

Helpful AP® Precalculus resources teachers will love

Posted 01/03/2024 by Vicki Carter, T³™ National Instructor (@vickimcarter)

This 2023–2024 school year, the AP^® Precalculus course became a reality for both teachers and students. Let’s look at some resources and technology tips to help students — and teachers — find success.

What’s the Difference Between a 3% Fee and a 1% Fee? Over a Million Dollars!

Posted 11/10/2023 by Erick Archer, Market Strategy Manager at Texas Instruments

“My main purpose of making this offer is to get this knowledge taught in high schools. They need this!” TI is helping to address retired Air Force Major Harold Peter’s desire to help students understand saving for retirement.

TI Graphing Calculators + Vernier Go Direct® Sensors = A Match Made in STEM!

Posted 10/27/2023 by Erick Archer, Market Strategy Manager, Texas Instruments

What do science students get when teachers connect Vernier Go Direct^® sensors with TI’s Python-capable graphing calculators? An easy-to-use, portable and wireless data collection system that gets them more engaged in their learning!

3 Creepy and Cool Science Activities for Halloween

Posted 10/13/2023 by TI Staff

Halloween is creeping closer! Now is the best time to try out these spooky fun Halloween science activities to get your students engaged in their learning and thinking like scientists.

Fall-Tastic Ideas To Enrich Your Classroom This Season

Posted 10/04/2023 by TI Staff

With the changing of the seasons, it’s that time of the year for harvest-themed decor, engaging student activities and delightful DIY ideas that infuse your classroom with touches of autumn.

Aha! Activity: Get Students Excited About Linear Equations

Posted 09/19/2023 by Brad Posnanski, @POSitive_MATH

Find out how a high school math teacher tried a new “musical” approach to teaching linear functions that his students love. Brad Posnanski walks us through a hands-on lesson for algebra students: making a digital slide whistle. His story kicks off a new blog series where educators share their favorite “Aha! activities” to try in your own classroom.

Make Plans To Attend a Great 2023 Virtual T³IC

Posted 09/15/2023 by TI Staff

Join us Sept. 30, 2023, at 9 a.m. Central for a free virtual teacher conference. The sessions will help enhance your teaching and show you new ways to use TI technology to engage students.

5 Ways to Spruce Up Your Classroom for Back to School

Posted 08/25/2023 by TI Staff

Welcome students back to school with free classroom decorations you and your students will love. We’ve rounded up the top five favorites that are sure to be a hit.

Day of the Dog: Which Dog Is Roundest?

Posted 08/18/2023 by Corey Boby and Tracy Watson, T³™ National Instructors

Who doesn’t love dogs? In fact, did you know there is a day devoted to celebrating “man’s best friend” — International Dog Day? Check out this activity to use in your classroom with students to bring a little doggie fun to math class.

Women Who Code: A TI Intern’s Fascinating STEM Journey

Posted 08/16/2023 by TI Staff

Discover how a TI intern’s STEM journey has taken her from not being exposed to coding at all in high school to now majoring in computer engineering. Learn about the barriers she’s had to overcome as well as the benefits she’s learned about using a calculator to code.

6 Sensational TI Resources to Jump-Start Your School Year

Posted 08/11/2023 by Cara Kugler, Instructional Content Manager, TI

Summer may be coming to a close, but TI can help ease the back-to-school season with many resources to get you and your students up to speed, no matter what calculator they are using. Let’s take a look at six favorite TI resources to get your year started off right.

3 Back-to-School Math Activities to Reenergize Your Students

Posted 08/11/2023 by TI Staff

Make planning for back to school easier with these three math activities created to get students back in the spirit of learning after the long summer break.

A New School Year — A New You(Tube)!

Posted 08/04/2023 by TI Staff

Just in time for the new school year, the TI YouTube channel is taking on a new look with great new content for teachers and students.

Calculators, Chaos and the Sheriff of Order: A Wild West Math Tale

Posted 07/28/2023 by John LaMaster (@JohnLaMaster)

Every Western movie has a customary saloon scene where a bar fight breaks out, typically over something inconsequential. But just imagine if someone had 6/2(2+1)=1 written on a bar napkin. Now as they say in the movies, “them’s fightin’ words!”

Fans Love These 5 Features of the TI-84 Plus CE Graphing Calculator

Posted 07/18/2023 by TI Staff

The popular TI-84 Plus CE graphing calculator has tons of features teachers love to use. Check out these five features fans love and how to use them.

Stars, Stripes and Sparkles! Try These 3 Coding Activities for July Fourth Fun

Posted 06/26/2023 by TI Staff

Celebrate the fun and freedom of coding with these three patriotic-themed coding activities and challenges! Discover the ease of Python coding with our TI Codes modules and fun of experimental coding.

Investigating Inverse Functions With the TI-84 Plus CE Graphing Calculator

Posted 06/09/2023 by Scott Knapp, Math Educator, T³™ Regional Instructor

Typically, when teaching math lessons, we teach skills first and then present applications. However, when teaching inverse functions, I prefer to start the lesson by introducing an application of inverse functions as a means of teaching the purpose and skill of finding inverse functions. Learn about this strategy, along with a collection of helpful videos from TI that highlight teaching math topics using the TI-84 Plus CE.

An Atomic Summer Reading List for Math Teachers

Posted 06/02/2023 by TI Staff

From “Rocket Girls” to “Atomic Habits,” this summer reading list is a treasure trove of explosive thinking! Explore the science of the mind and learning, the strange stories of the periodic table, and the impact of women in math on the world as we know it.

Get Energized for the New School Year With T³™ Professional Learning

Posted 05/19/2023 by Kevin Spry and Erica Schiller

Summer break is an important time for teachers to recharge and also a time when educators can take the opportunity of flexible schedules to participate in a range of professional learning events. See what TI is offering this summer.

Summer of STEM: 4 Engaging Solutions To Keep Your Students Learning All Summer Long

Posted 05/15/2023 by Cara Kugler, Instructional Content Manager, Texas Instruments

Are you looking for engaging STEM opportunities to keep students learning over the summer? Do we have a list of ideas for you!

How To Avoid 5 Common Grant Writing Mistakes

Posted 05/12/2023 by Jennifer Brewer Cezar, Grant Partnership Consultant

Many factors go into writing a successful grant proposal. Here’s tips on how to avoid the five most common grant writing mistakes.

Earth Day Engineering: Mr. Trash Wheel and More Classroom-Ready Activities To Use With Your Students

Posted 04/17/2023 by Jessica Kohout (@MrsKohout)

On this Earth Day, get your students problem-solving on real-world environmental issues.

5 Study Tips from a Student #StudyGrammer

Posted 04/06/2023 by TI Staff

It’s one thing to know you have to study, but understanding how to study effectively and efficiently is a whole different matter. High school student Sophia from @girlmeetsdesk created a popular studygram to help her fellow students do just that.

Math in Motion — 5 Educators Using Robotics To Teach Math

Posted 04/04/2023 by Harshal S. Chhaya (@hschhaya)

The mission of National Robotics Week is simple: to inspire students in robotics and STEM-related fields and to share the excitement of robotics with audiences of all ages. Learn how five educators are using the TI-Innovator™ Rover to teach math.

Are You and Your Students Ready for the IB® Exams?

Posted 03/31/2023 by Dan Wilkie

Check out some tips and tricks from an IB^® teacher and examiner, and learn more about the free resources TI offers to help your students be ready for the IB^® exams.

Why Buy a Graphing Calculator?

Posted 03/30/2023 by TI Staff

Why a graphing calculator? It’s a durable, long-lasting tool used for learning and understanding math and science better. Discover more about the long-term value students get from the one-time purchase of a TI graphing calculator.

Top Tips From a Science Teacher for Taking AP® Exams in 2023

Posted 03/24/2023 by Jessica Kohout, former AP® Biology teacher

AP^® testing is getting back to normal this year by only allowing paper and pencil exams. Get tips from a science teacher on preparing your students for the big day.

5 Fresh Spring Ideas for Your Classroom

Posted 03/15/2023 by Mark Watson

Spring is here! We’ve put together a collection of spring-themed resources with fresh ideas to help you spruce up your classroom, including classroom decorations, student activities, teacher tips and more.

3.1415… Ways to Celebrate Pi Day

Posted 03/10/2023 by TI Staff

Celebrate pi day using these fun math activities your students are sure to love. It’s as easy as 3.1415….

5 Teacher Tips for Classroom Management

Posted 02/24/2023 by Mark Watson

Our teacher community shares their classroom management tips and tricks. Here are the top five approaches (with a few unique styles and techniques) they shared for managing a math classroom.

Beyond the Right Answer: Assessing Student Thinking

Posted 02/17/2023 by Sherri Abel (@sherriabel1014)

Learn not only how to see beyond the correct answer to reveal students’ thinking — including any misconceptions — but also set the stage to elicit and give appropriate feedback.

A Dozen Expressions of Love for TI-Cares™ Support 💘

Posted 02/10/2023 by TI-Cares™ Customer Support Staff

Love is in the air, and TI customers are in love with the support they receive when they need help. Read on to see what they are saying about their love-ly experiences with the TI-Cares™ customer support and Workshop Loan teams.

Finding the Leader in Yourself: 35 Years of T³™ Mentorship and Community

Posted 01/30/2023 by TI Staff

Stacy Thibodeaux started out as an AP^® Biology teacher who at the time was “just teaching content.” But, a fortuitous experience at the T³IC conference helped her find a mentor, a community and the leader in herself.

Middle School Math Meets Python Game Design

Posted 01/27/2023 by Becky Byer (@bb31415)

How about incorporating some Python coding in the classroom, to achieve enrichment, remediation and grow all students mathematically? My students are always interested in adding some game play to the content! If you’ve never coded before, don’t let that stop you — keep reading.

Top 10 T³™ Webinars From 2022

Posted 01/20/2023 by Erica Schiller

Are you looking for fun, new ways to engage your students using TI technology? Is professional learning one of your 2023 goals? You can get started with this list of the top 10 T³™ Webinars from 2022. Watch on your schedule and at your own pace.

“Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells” … Falling Snow & Python Lists

Posted 12/09/2022 by John Hanna

It’s almost time for winter break. How about some falling snow, karaoke and Python lists to help get you in that winter mood?

TI’s Gift to You! 12 Days of Holiday Math Challenges

Posted 12/02/2022 by Ellen Fishpaw

Our gift to you this holiday season: 12 days of holiday-themed math challenges that will help sprinkle some holiday cheer into your classroom.

Computer Science Comes to Life With TI Technology

Posted 12/02/2022 by Becky Byer (@bb31415)

Check out TI’s new computer science resource site that offers engaging activities and projects to complement any computer science classroom. Take a tour of the new site with one of the educators, Becky Byer, who helped launch the site.

Finding Fibonacci (Fibo) — 6 Examples That May Just Blow Your Mind!

Posted 11/18/2022 by Brad Posnanski

Fibonacci Day is Nov. 23. Join educator Brad Posnanski as he explores some unlikely hiding places for Fibonacci’s sequence, the Golden Ratio.

Have You Heard About a Mixed Six Task?

Posted 11/11/2022 by Vicki Carter (@vickimcarter)

A Mixed Six is basically a mathematical task design using Pointon’s and Sangwin’s question taxonomy to develop thinking skills. Learn how you can use these strategies to make a difference in the actual understanding of mathematical concepts in your classroom.

TI STEM Camps Open New Doors for Students in Rural West Virginia

Posted 11/04/2022 by Harshal S. Chhaya (@hschhaya)

The summer of 2020 was filled with uncertainty. Schools had just wrapped up a year disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic, and summer programming was not a high priority for most school districts. Read more on how Crystal Bishop extended STEM opportunities to rural WV students.

Intuition, Confidence, Simulation, Calculation: The MonTI Hall Problem and Python on the TI-Nspire™ CX II Graphing Calculator

Posted 10/28/2022 by Steve Phelps (@MathTechCoach)

The Monty Hall problem is a brain teaser, in the form of a probability puzzle, loosely based on an American television game show. Are you ready to “Make a Deal”?

Carving Out Some Halloween Math Fun

Posted 10/21/2022 by TI Staff

Pumpkins, ghosts, cats, zombies and more! Spirits will soar in the math classroom with these fun, spooky-themed ideas and premade activities you can do with TI technology.

How To Celebrate National Chemistry Week With Students

Posted 10/14/2022 by Stacy Thibodeaux @stacythib

Visualization and collection of real-world data is a great way to keep students involved in classroom instruction as well as foster their growth as scientific investigators.

Breast Cancer: When Good DNA Goes Bad

Posted 10/07/2022 by Jeff Lukens, retired biology teacher

Follow the personal cancer ordeal of Kristi Egland, Ph.D., a researcher who was diagnosed with the same type of cancer that she was researching. Read Egland’s story and learn about one woman’s journey from diagnosis to treatment to cure as your students explore the biology behind cancer in the TI STEM Behind Health activity, “Breast Cancer: When Good DNA Goes Bad.”

Students and Teachers Tell All About the TI Codes Contest

Posted 09/30/2022 by Harshal S. Chhaya (@hschhaya)

Read what students and teachers really think of the TI Codes Contest. Spoiler: They love it! We caught up with the 2022 finalists to get their take on their experiences and advice for future participants.

Adding “Class” to Your Python Code

Posted 09/09/2022 by John Hanna

John Hanna is back at it with more tips and tricks to enhance your Python code using “classes.”

Behind the Scenes of T³™ Summer Workshops

Posted 09/02/2022 by Corey Boby, Virtual Arkansas Math Coach and AP® Calculus Teacher

Get a behind-the-scenes look at one of our popular face-to-face T³™ Summer Workshops, from the perspective of the presenters!

Decorate Your Classroom With TI

Posted 08/26/2022 by Mark Watson

With the new school year just around the corner, we offer free (and cute!) resources you can download to help make decorating your classroom one less thing to worry about.

3 Math Resources To Give Your Substitute Teacher

Posted 08/19/2022 by Mark Watson

The teacher may be out, but learning is still in. Explore our collection of video lessons to make sure your students can continue their learning while you’re away from class. All the featured resources here will help make it simpler for your substitute teacher.

7 Books To Beat the Summer Heat

Posted 07/22/2022 by TI Staff

It’s hot outside — time to beat the heat with a shady spot and a good book. We’ve got seven books to help every math teacher keep cool and expand their math teaching chops.

I <3 Math, and Math Is Fun :-)

Posted 07/15/2022 by Brad Posnanski

World Emoji Day is July 17. Check out examples of emojis students can create using Python on their TI-Nspire™ CX II graphing calculators for a fun, and engaging way to introduce coding in your classroom.

Fireworks, Flags and the Fourth of July

Posted 07/01/2022 by John Hanna

Americans honor the Fourth of July with family and friends, cookouts and barbecues, parades, flags and … fireworks! Your calculator can help you get in the patriotic mood! Read more to learn how.

Behind the Scenes of “Room To Grow: A Math Podcast”

Posted 06/17/2022 by Joanie Funderburk, Strategic Alliance Director (@JoanieFun)

Meet the hosts of the popular podcast “Room To Grow” as they share a behind-the-scenes look at what goes into planning the topics and producing the podcast that highlights challenges math teachers face. Learn more about this podcast that captures authentic discussion between former math educators.

Do Python Modules Really Have More Fun?

Posted 06/03/2022 by John Hanna

Discover how using modules in your Python programming on the TI-84 Plus CE Python and TI-Nspire™ CX II graphing calculators can save your time and sanity, too!

Looking for a STEM Solution for Your Camps This Summer?

Posted 05/13/2022 by Stacy Thibodeaux (@stacythib)

If your school or district is considering hosting STEM and coding camps this summer, take a look at Texas Instruments for resources, ideas, downloadable lessons and instructional videos. Plus, learn how to borrow everything you need to do the projects.

Expanding Your Wealth of Knowledge Through Financial Literacy

Posted 04/14/2022 by Lindsay A. Gold, Ph.D. (@lindsayanngold)

April is Financial Literacy Month. Here are three strategies you can use to help your students develop their (and your) financial literacy, along with activity ideas to integrate into your mathematics classroom.

Get Your Promposal Ready — Try Balloons and Buttons

Posted 04/11/2022 by John Hanna

It’s prom season, and it can be hard to keep your students from daydreaming about prom night. How about an activity that will grab their attention while you sneak in some programming skills? Check out several examples for “promposals” on the TI-Nspire™ CX II graphing calculator.

The 7-Year Itch: Can It Be True for IB® Exams Too?

Posted 04/08/2022 by Dan Wilkie

Check out some tips and tricks from an IB^® teacher/moderator/examiner, and learn more about the free resources TI offers to help your students be ready for the IB^® exams.

Monday Night Calculus: Your Questions, Our Answers

Posted 04/07/2022 by Curtis Brown (@cbmathguy)

For the 2021–22 school year, TI has once again teamed up with former AP^® Calculus Chief Reader Steve Kokoska and former Test Development committee member Tom Dick, to provide content sessions for students and teachers. Like last year, the sessions will cover content and questions that teachers have asked for, as well as original, unique problems on topics that come up in the sequence of teaching AP^® Calculus.

Robotics — the Fourth “R” for the 21st Century

Posted 04/01/2022 by Harshal S. Chhaya (@hschhaya)

Robots are not just for robotics classes. They can enhance math, science, history and ELL/ELA classes, increase student confidence with technology and prepare them for 21st century careers.

Automatic Showers Bring May Flowers

Posted 03/18/2022 by Don Gibbs and Ellen Browne (@EllenSBrowne)

Leveraging the “Smart Water with TI-Innovator™” project, our engineering students designed prototypes of autonomous watering systems to be deployed in the Pomfret School aquaponic greenhouse. Meeting a customer need through coding and STEM integration was a perfect way to practice the engineering design cycle and bring on-demand showers to our campus May flowers.

3.1415… Ways to Celebrate Pi Day

Posted 03/10/2022 by TI Staff

Celebrate pi day using these fun math activities your students are sure to love. It’s as easy as 3.1415….

Mission Impossible: A Perfect March Madness® Bracket

Posted 03/04/2022 by Curtis Brown (@cbmathguy)

Every year, millions of people fill out a bracket for the NCAA tournament. If you’re like me, you hear that little voice saying, “What if I became the first person ever to fill out a perfect bracket?” But, do the math, and it’s easy to see the odds are overwhelmingly against it.

Puzzling Students to Push Their Understanding

Posted 02/25/2022 by Timothy Collier (@tcollier314)

Puzzle Problems are a tool to help students learn to communicate their mathematical thinking. Learning to justify collaboratively and individually is the foundation upon which sound reasoning and effective modeling can grow.

TI’s Path to STEM Projects Are Now Available in Python

Posted 02/18/2022 by Erick Archer, Market Strategy Manager

Texas Instruments’ Path to STEM projects provide students stepping stones to learn fundamental concepts in electrical engineering through short hands-on activities using breadboards, wires and electronics components. Students will control the breadboard through coding. This program is designed for beginners, so no experience is necessary.

The Heartbeat of STEM

Posted 02/11/2022 by Jessica Kohout (@MrsKohout)

Are you interested in introducing your students to coding but are not sure how? Read about this heart-pounding STEM project that will get your students excited about programming.

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