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Getting Started on the TI-83 Graphing, Tables, and More!
www.frontiernet.net/~mmankus/ti83/inform.htm

Country: United States of America
Author: Margo Lynn Mankus, George Mason University, Virginia
Copyright: 1998
Reviewed: Nov 1999
Summary: A detailed set of instructions for the TI83 with clearly produced screen dumps and graphs can be found on this site. Examples and problems to solve are also available. Users can also download this manual as a pdf file. The file may be copied for classroom use. This is a useful site for TI83 users and can be adapted for other TI calculator models.

Using the TI-83 Calculator in High School Mathematics
users.ntplx.net/~mawdsley/ti83calc.htm

Country: United States of America
Author: David Mawdsley, New Canaan High School
Copyright: 1998, 1999
Reviewed: Nov 1999
Summary: Developed by a High School maths teacher, this site contains a list of programs (as text and downloadable programs) with a brief description for each. There are also detailed instructions on how to download TI-83 calculator programs, plus links to more online resources on the TI83. Programs relate to Pre-Algebra, Algebra, Geometry, Analysis, Probability & Statistics and Calculus.

TI-82/TI-83 Graphing Calculator
academic.cuesta.cc.ca.us/mturner/

Country: United States of America
Author: James Jones, Richland Community College
Copyright: Reserved
Reviewed: Nov 1999
Summary: The site contains an introduction to the TI82 and TI83 calculators, information on hoe to transfer data between calculators using the Link command and a range of programs suitable for teaching statistics. Examples of programs:
Generating Random numbers
Introduction to Statistics and Lists
Creating Histograms and BoxPlots
Finding statistics using 1-variable statistics
Creating Scatter Plots and Regression Lines
Finding the Correlation Coefficient and Regression Equation
Performing a Test for Independence with Contingency Tables
Performing a One-Way Analysis of Variance
Performing a Two-Way Analysis of Variance

TI Graphing Calculator
academic.cuesta.cc.ca.us/mturner/

Country: United States of America
Author: Mark Turner, Cuesta College Mathematics Division
Copyright: Reserved
Reviewed: Nov 1999
Summary: This site contains a set of links to programs for the TI82, TI83, TI85 and TI86 graphics calculators. The programs have been written by the author or are freeware available from Texas Instruments or on the Web. Each set of programs contains downloading instructions for Mac and Windows users, and a brief description of each program. This description includes a brief summary of what the program is about and set up instructions.

Using the TI-85 Graphing Calculator
isolde.mcs.newpaltz.edu/~easwaran/calculus/timan_1.html

Country: United States of America
Author: Sharon Persinger, Dept. of Mathematics and Computer Science, Bronx Community College
Copyright: Reserved
Reviewed: Nov 1999
Summary: This is an manual for using the TI85 graphing calculator. Contents include getting started, using visual clues, the Home screen, the Mode screen, using menus, the Graph menu and how to plot points. This manual is text-based with screen dumps to illustrate the content. Although the format is not very exciting, instructions are clear and good use of white space makes the manual easy to read.

Texas Instrument Calculator Page
clab.cecil.cc.md.us/TI/tihome.htm

Country: United States of America
Author: Cecil Community College
Copyright: 1997
Reviewed: Nov 1999
Summary: This page links to offical Texas Instruments pages for the TI81, TI82, TI83, TI84 and the TI85 calculators, plus CLab's calculator pages where students will find a range of instructions for each calculator type.
Note: the pathing line for the links on the TI85 page are incorrect. To reach these pages copy the name of the file (last part of the URL) as it appears at the bottom of your screen when the mouse is on the link, and replace the last part of the URL as it appears in the location box at the top of your browser with this new file name.

Vernier Software - Freebies, Demos & Program Updates
www.vernier.com/cbl/progs.html

Country: United States of America
Author: Vernier Software Inc.
Copyright: Reserved
Reviewed: Nov 1999
Summary: Part of a larger commercial site, the Vernier Software Science Hardware & Software for the Classroom. Find here a range of links to free programs, updates and information which support Vernier hardware. Contents include:
CBL Programs - Chem-Bio program which supports chemistry and biology sensors including temperature, dissolved oxygen and carbon dioxide, for a range of TI calculators in Mac and Windows versions.
Physics - a program which supports the use of physics sensors, including motion detectors, force sensors, current and voltage probes and photogates.
PHYSCI - a program used in conjunction with Physical Science with CBL book (available online in pdf format).

Simplified User's Guide to CBL (Calculator- Based Labs)
www.ncsu.edu/science_house/LearningMaterialsFolder/cbl/cblguide.html

Country: United States of America
Author: Lisa L. Grable
Copyright: 1997
Reviewed: Nov 1999
Summary: This guide is the product of a collaboration between a number of educators who set out to provide a fast, easy-to-use guide for the combined CBL interface, various probes and the Texas Instruments (TI)-83 calculator. The Guide is divided into two sections: Student Section - equipment list, how to get started, advanced analysis (graphing) and several appendicies, including a glossary of Physics menu items, a glossary for advanced analysis and special directions for selected probes. Teacher Section - webistes, getting started (Physics to calculators), computer analysis (graphical), common pitfalls of CBL and suggested CBL activities.

Texas Instruments : Students
www.ti.com/calc/start/teachers.htm

Country: United States of America
Author: Texas Instruments Inc.
Copyright: 1999
Reviewed: Nov 1999
Summary: Part of the official Texas Instruments site. A site for students with main categories relating to the Phases of Schooling (American) - Elementary, Middle Grades, High School, College. In each section you will find free downloads (software upgrades, applications and programs), discussion groups, product information, FAQs and web links.

Texas Instruments - Supplemental Materials
www.ti.com/calc/docs/reference.htm

Country: United States of America
Author: Texas Instruments Inc.
Copyright: 1999
Reviewed: Nov 1999
Summary: Part of the official Texas Instraments site. Contains links to print resources and videos relating to Texas Instruments as educational tools. There are also links to past and current copies of several magazines/newsletters and brochures:
1.   Eightysomething! the newsletter for TI Graphing Calculators.
2.   It's About T.I.M.E (Technology in Maths Education).
3.   TI Cares (Educational Support Programs).
4.   Five 2 Eight activities and resources for the middle grades.

Lesson Plans for the Graphing Calculator
www.wilpaterson.edu/wpcpages/icip/itm/Lessonpl/calc/calc.html

Country: United States of America
Authors: Institute for Technology in Mathematics
Copyright: Reserved
Reviewed: Checked Nov 1999
Related Topics: Radical equations, calculus, extreme values, properties of slope, perfect numbers
Summary: A series of lesson plans for graphing calculators (mainly Texas Instruments) by teachers from northern New Jersey. Plans include:
1.   Solutions of Radical Equations.
2.   Extreme Values and Calculus.
3.   Parallel Lines and Properties of Slope.
4.   Safe Linking with the TI-82.
5.   Finding Perfect Numbers.
6.   Graphing Celcius and Fahrenheit.

Texas Instruments Graphing Calculator Magazine
members.aol.com/TImagazine/index.htm

Country: United States of America
Authors: Brian Hill, David Smith
Reviewed: Nov 1999
Summary: Although now only partially active, there is an archive of past issues available from late 1994 to August 1997 plus one supplement for 1998. Issues of the magazine include articles, program reviews and the facility to download programs for a range of TI calculators - TI82, TI83, TI85, TI92. This is till a useful site for information and programs.

ticalc.org
www.ticalc.org/

Country: International
Author: ticalc.org
Copyright: 1996 - 1999
Reviewed: Nov 1999
Summary: ticalc.org is run by an international group of Texas Instruments graphing calculator enthusaists. It contains:
1.   A comprehensive archive of calculator links, programs and software for a range of TI calculators.
2.   Instructions for basic programming and assembly language programming.
3.   General information on calculator features and buying tips.
4.   Linking cables and how to make your own, linking software and hardware.
5.   A FAQ and more.
An ongoing and comprehensive site that is regularly maintained, this is one to revisit often.

Pat's TI-92 Page
www.pitt.edu/~pjwst10/ti92.htm

Country: United States of America
Author: Patrick Willoughby, student University of Pittsburgh
Reviewed: Checked Nov 1999
Summary: Contents include general information about the TI-92 (features and link to guidebook); instructions and links to get or make a link cable; detailed information about programs for transferring programs between your computer and your calculator (plus notes on the link programs and a list of the dos extensions for the TI-92 files); additional software utilities; using FARGO the assembly programming language for the TI-92, Fargo software utilities and information links. There is also an extensive links page and downloadable programs.

Texas Instruments : Calculator Guidebooks
www.ti.com/calc/docs/guides.htm

Country: United States of America
Author: Texas Instruments Inc.
Copyright: 1999
Reviewed: Nov 1999
Summary: Part of the official Texas Instruments site. Online copies of a range of TI calculator guidebooks, available in pdf format to download. Users can download the complete book or individual chapters in a number of different languages. There are also Flash Software Guidebooks and Language Localisation Gudiebooks.

Texas Instruments : Educators
www.ti.com/calc/start/teachers.htm

Country: United States of America
Author: Texas Instruments Inc.
Copyright: 1999
Reviewed: Nov 1999
Summary: Part of the official Texas Instruments site. A site for educators with main categories in Mathematics and Science relating to the Phases of Schooling (American) - Elementary, Middle Grades, High School, College/University - and Teacher Preparation. In each section you will find a range of free classroom activities, free downloads, discussion groups, calculator research and information on a range of TI calculators and data collection devices, calculator software and projection devices, plus a links page.

Texas Instruments : Classroom Activities - Maths and Science
www.ti.com/calc/docs/activities.htm

Country: United States of America
Author: Texas Instruments Inc.
Copyright: 1999
Reviewed: Nov 1999
Summary: Part of the official Texas Instruments site.Find here a range of Mathematics and Science activities for Year 7 - 10, Algebra, Pre Calculus, Trigonometry, Calculus, Differential Equations, Linear Algebra, Geometry, Statistics and Probability, Physics, Biology, Chemistry and Finance. Activities use a range of TI calculators, CBR and CBL data collection device and have been submitted by practising teachers.

Texas Instruments : Graphing Calculator Programs
www.nku.edu/~math/public_files.html#ti_programs

Country: United States of America
Author: Department of Methematics and Computer Science, Northern Kentucky University
Reviewed: Checked Nov 1999
Summary: Apps and applets produced by the faculty and students. Programs for the TI82 and TI85, including instructions for use, a test form of the program and a UUEncoded version to use Texas Instruments' Linkware to UUDecode and download into your calculator. Find here programs for drawing direction fields for differential equations (TI82 and TI85) and drawing solutions to differential equations (TI82.).

 

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