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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….

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.

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.

Field Goal vs. Ice Cream: The Ultimate Game Day Matchup

Posted 02/07/2022 by Cara Kugler, Instructional Content Manager, Texas Instruments

Check out these engaging math and science lessons that are certain to bring a win to your classroom and set the stage for the big game coming up.

Math and Python: A Great Valentine’s Day Couple

Posted 02/04/2022 by Adam Pennell (@apennell1)

Valentine’s Day is a time of love, and who doesn’t love math and Python? Have your students use Python to shoot cupid’s arrow through a heart while learning about linear and quadratic functions. Math and Python using TI technology: a match made for Valentine’s Day.

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.

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.

Shifting From Learning Loss to Recovering Learning in the New School Year

Posted 09/02/2021 by Joanie Funderburk, Strategic Alliance Director (@JoanieFun)

Language around “learning loss” has dominated the media, professional education organizations and conversations amongst educators. It makes logical sense to assume that because students were not consistently in classrooms they weren’t learning math as they would have without the pandemic. By shifting our perspectives, we can view each of these challenges as an opportunity for positive change, growth and recovery.

Designing Your Classroom With Purpose

Posted 08/23/2021 by Emily Kraus (@krausmath) (in partnership with @TICalculators)

As I prepare for a new year, the first thing that always pops into my mind is my classroom: the setup, the layout, the functionality, the organization … and, of course, the aesthetic. I want every square inch to serve as a resource or reference for my students.

Going Back to School With Stations

Posted 08/20/2021 by Jamie Miller (@jamiemillermath) (in partnership with @TICalculators)

Utilizing stations the first week of school sets the tone for the school year. It shows your students that your classroom will be filled with student voice, collaboration, engagement and movement.

Coding Like a Girl (Scout), and Loving It!

Posted 08/06/2021 by Jennifer Kass

Texas Instruments collaborated with the Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas to create activities for Juniors, Cadettes, Seniors and Ambassadors that allow them to earn the Coding for Good, Coding Basics badge. By using a graphing calculator that they may already be familiar with from their math and science classes, this gives girls a friendly introduction to coding.

Discover Yoga’s Flexibility in Math Class

Posted 06/14/2021 by Curtis Brown (@cbmathguy)

To celebrate International Day of Yoga, we are sharing a few of our favorite ways to add movement into math class. Namaste!

Get Out and #SpreadMathLove

Posted 06/02/2021 by Alison Steele, Senior Marketing Manager

Looking for a fun, safe way to get outside? A new geocaching adventure is the perfect way to explore the outdoors, and help spread math love all around the world.

Girl Scouts + Texas Instruments = A Winning Equation

Posted 03/19/2021 by Michelle Grooms, TI Educational Technology Consultant (@Mlg5791)

Did you know that Girl Scout troops can borrow TI technology and even have a TI expert lead girls through a STEM or coding experience to complete a badge? Keep reading to learn the different ways we can support your troop.

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.

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.

TI’s Response to COVID-19: We Are Here for You

Posted 05/08/2020 by Peter Balyta (@pbalyta)

As more schools transition to remote learning to limit the spread of the coronavirus, our team has been hard at work exploring new resources, and identifying existing ones, that can support students and teachers as they pivot to virtual learning.

Engage Students With This Real-World Earth Day Activity

Posted 04/15/2020 by Tom Reardon (@tomreardon3)

How many plastic straws are used in the U.S. each day? The answer to this and other plastic waste questions will surprise you in this Earth Day lesson that can be used for distance learning.

Flattening the Curve: How You Can Learn to Stay Healthy With STEM

Posted 03/26/2020 by Frederick Fotsch

Everyone is scrambling to figure out how to keep the learning going. Teachers are being asked to create online content and lessons for students to consume at home. In this activity, students learn what it means to “flatten the curve” and understand why certain behaviors will help to reduce the spread of COVID-19.

Top 5 Tips for Transitioning to Virtual Teaching

Posted 03/20/2020 by Erica Schiller

As you journey into the world of distance education, get tips on effective teaching strategies from an expert in the field. Plus, join our webinars next Tuesday and Wednesday to ask your questions about transitioning to virtual learning.

Engage All Students With Questioning Strategies

Posted 01/31/2020 by Emily Kraus

How many times have you heard an administrator, professional development presenter or master teacher say, “100% engagement”? I have lost count. Would you believe me if I said there really is a way to engage all of your students, even the most distracted, most reluctant learner?

ICYMI: Top 10 Webinars of 2019

Posted 01/10/2020 by Erica Schiller

Is professional development one of your 2020 goals? We can help you get started with a list of the top 10 most watched webinars from 2019. These are all free and on-demand. You can knock one out in no time!

A Teacher’s Take on Prioritizing Self-Care for a New Year, New You

Posted 12/31/2019 by Stephanie Yi

Jumpstart your self-care routine for a better you in the new year with three tips from Stephanie Yi, a seventh grade math teacher in Boston.

Senior Drummers Hit a High Note as Winners of Spread the Math Love Contest

Posted 10/14/2019 by Ellen Fishpaw (@ellenfishpaw)

Nate Norwood and Jeffery Gaskin, high school seniors and members of the drumline, are the latest winners in TI’s Spread the Math Love Contest. Read how they inspired their computer science teacher to bring her A-game to the classroom every day.

How to Start the Year on a Math High

Posted 09/30/2019 by Emily Kraus

It is crucial to establish a positive, engaging and welcoming environment for all learners, especially the most reluctant. Here are five ways you can start the year on a math high.

Let’s Get Back to the Basics

Posted 08/27/2019 by TI Staff

Get back to the basics with a calculator activity that helps teachers assess their students’ understanding of previously learned math concepts.

Madness in March Underscores the “M” in STEM

Posted 04/16/2019 by Peter Balyta, Ph.D.

April may be the official month for mathematics awareness, but I marked it in March through five conferences on two continents and hundreds of discussions with educators who all agree on one thing: We are in a STEM education crisis.

Meet TI Teacher of the Month: Lisa Goddard

Posted 03/25/2019 by Kim Gonzales

We’re celebrating teachers, like you, who make a difference in the classroom. This month, join us in getting to know Lisa Goddard, who loves getting to see the aha! moment on her students’ faces when they learn a difficult concept.

Introducing the TI-Nspire CX II

Posted 03/06/2019 by Ellen Fishpaw

Introducing a more powerful processor, new coding and math features and a fresh, new look.

Meet TI Teacher of the Month: Tim Collier

Posted 02/25/2019 by Ellen Fishpaw

We’re celebrating teachers, like you, who make a difference in the classroom. This month, join us in getting to know Tim Collier, who likes to combine math and play to bring complex concepts to life for his students.

#NCTMregionals Seattle 2018 Recap

Posted 12/07/2018 by Jennifer Del Toro

Download TI session materials from #NCTMregionals Seattle 2018

5 Teachers You Should Be Following on Instagram Right Now

Posted 11/15/2018 by Ellen Fishpaw

Need some inspiration for your classroom? We’ve done our homework and found 5 Instagram accounts to add to your follow list right now. These teachers are sure to help get your creative juices flowing while adding some practical teaching advice and laughter along the way.

Meet TI Teacher of the Month: Katie England

Posted 11/13/2018 by Kim Gonzales

We’re celebrating teachers, like you, who make a difference in the classroom. This month, join us in getting to know Katie England, a teacher who’s on a mission to change students minds about math.

#NCTMregionals Kansas City 2018 Recap

Posted 11/06/2018 by Jennifer Del Toro

Download TI session materials from #NCTMregionals Kansas City 2018

#NCTMregionals Hartford 2018 Recap

Posted 10/09/2018 by Jennifer Del Toro

Download TI session materials from #NCTMregionals Hartford 2018

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