Getting Started with the TI-84 Plus Family in High School Mathematics

Designed for educators who want to learn more about the features of the TI-84 Plus family of graphing calculators, this workshop offers hands-on explorations demonstrating the effective classroom use of technology within a high school mathematics curriculum.

You’ll become familiar with the TI-84 Plus graphing calculator by working through classroom-ready activities that use the calculator to enhance student understanding and problem-solving.

Overview

This workshop is available in one-, two- and three-day options to accommodate educator-specific needs. The two- and three-day workshops offer a more extensive exploration of topics.

	Overview of the TI-84 Plus graphing calculator, including the MathPrint™ feature and general graphing and statistical functionality. Modeling and analysis of univariate data with box plots, histograms and measures of central tendency. Exploration of graphing linear functions and solving linear systems graphically.
	Additional coverage of modeling with multiple representations. Exploration of interactive lessons that make connections between rate of change, linear functions and systems of linear equations. Data collection and analysis with the Calculator-Based Ranger 2™ (CBR 2™) motion sensor, Vernier EasyTemp® USB temperature sensor and Vernier EasyData™ app.
	Deeper immersion into additional technology features, with an emphasis on classroom applications and online resources. Wider curriculum coverage across key areas in Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, Precalculus and Statistics. Opportunities for differentiation based on educators’ classroom needs.