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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.
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The Calculated Collection: 7 Activities for Back to School
Posted 08/21/2024 by TI StaffDiscover 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.
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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.
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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.
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Bloom With These 5 Springtime Math Resources
Posted 03/18/2024 by TI StaffSunshine, 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.
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Celebrate Pi Day With Activities For Unlimited Fun
Posted 02/28/2024 by TI StaffAny 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.
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A Math Teacher's Guide to Valentine's Day Fun
Posted 02/06/2024 by TI StaffAre 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.
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Fall-Tastic Ideas To Enrich Your Classroom This Season
Posted 10/04/2023 by TI StaffWith 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.
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Make Plans To Attend a Great 2023 Virtual T³IC
Posted 09/15/2023 by TI StaffJoin 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.
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5 Ways to Spruce Up Your Classroom for Back to School
Posted 08/25/2023 by TI StaffWelcome 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.
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Day of the Dog: Which Dog Is Roundest?
Posted 08/18/2023 by Corey Boby and Tracy Watson, T³™ National InstructorsWho 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.
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3 Back-to-School Math Activities to Reenergize Your Students
Posted 08/11/2023 by TI StaffMake 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.
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A New School Year — A New You(Tube)!
Posted 08/04/2023 by TI StaffJust 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.
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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!”
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Fans Love These 5 Features of the TI-84 Plus CE Graphing Calculator
Posted 07/18/2023 by TI StaffThe 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.
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Stars, Stripes and Sparkles! Try These 3 Coding Activities for July Fourth Fun
Posted 06/26/2023 by TI StaffCelebrate 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.
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How To Avoid 5 Common Grant Writing Mistakes
Posted 05/12/2023 by Jennifer Brewer Cezar, Grant Partnership ConsultantMany factors go into writing a successful grant proposal. Here’s tips on how to avoid the five most common grant writing mistakes.
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Behind the Scenes of T³™ Summer Workshops
Posted 09/02/2022 by Corey Boby, Virtual Arkansas Math Coach and AP® Calculus TeacherGet a behind-the-scenes look at one of our popular face-to-face T³™ Summer Workshops, from the perspective of the presenters!
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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.
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5 Spook-tacular Ways to Bring the Halloween “Spirits” Into Your Classroom
Posted 10/06/2021 by Ellen Fishpaw (@ellenfishpaw)Up your Halloween game with some of our favorite fall activities for your math and science classroom.
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TI Calculators + Chromebook™ Computers = A Powerful Combo for Math Class
Posted 09/24/2021 by Curtis Brown (@cbmathguy)Texas Instruments graphing calculators continue to be crucial tools for teaching and learning mathematics. In this post, we’ll explore some ways in which TI graphing calculators and Chromebook™ notebook computers can be used side by side for a great pedagogical experience.
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Going for Gold: 5 Sports-Themed Activities to Engage Your Students
Posted 07/29/2021 by Brad Posnanski (@POSitive_MATH)On July 23, athletes began to assemble in a much-anticipated worldwide international athletic competition. Educators may find their minds racing on all the rich opportunities for sports-related ideas to engage students in the math and science classroom. Take a look at five activities you can try with your students.
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Top Tips for Tackling the SAT® with the TI-84 Plus CE
Posted 04/19/2021 by Karen Campe (@KarenCampe)On the SAT® Exam, calculators are allowed on one of the two math sections. Read on for tips to leverage your TI-84 Plus CE for success on test day!
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Monday Night Calculus With Steve Kokoska and Tom Dick
Posted 04/06/2021 by Curtis Brown (@cbmathguy)This school year, TI has 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. 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 the course.
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Statistics Office Hours With Expert Daren Starnes
Posted 03/02/2021 by Curtis Brown (@cbmathguy)This school year, TI has teamed up with author and master teacher, Daren Starnes, to provide live AP® Statistics sessions via YouTube geared toward teachers and students alike.
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Straight-A Student Won’t Allow COVID-19 To Take Her Dreams
Posted 02/08/2021 by Ellen Fishpaw (@ellenfishpaw)This Valentine’s Day, we are celebrating straight-A senior Jasmine Calderon. After losing her father to COVID-19, she is inspiring everyone around her with her love for learning.
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ICYMI: TI’s Top 10 YouTube Videos of 2020
Posted 01/05/2021 by Ellen Fishpaw (@ellenfishpaw)We are all about saving you time and energy in the classroom, or wherever you are teaching students from during this school year. In that vein, we’ve compiled our top 10 YouTube videos from 2020 to help you and your students continue to grow and flourish in the new year.
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Top 10 Features of TI-84 Plus for Taking the ACT®
Posted 10/29/2020 by Tom Reardon (@tomreardon3)Taking the ACT Soon? Here are 10 features on the TI-84 Plus that help students do their best work on the ACT.
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Dive in and win!
Posted 07/16/2018 by Texas InstrumentsThis summer, make a splash with all things math! Dive in for a chance to win a free TI-84 Plus CE and/or a limited-edition, custom calculator pool float. We’re giving away prizes every week through August 17th.
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Insider Tips for Winning the TI Codes Contest
Posted 04/11/2018 by Kim Gonzales, @kimsgonzalesYou’ve made it through the first round of the TI Codes Contest. Congratulations! Now the real fun begins as you sketch out a solid plan in hopes of advancing to the next round.
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