TINspire

TINspire

FeaturesSummary
IntroducingthelatestlearningtechnologyfromTI The latest TI math and science learning technology features the TI Nspire family of products and services. This technology goes beyondgraphingtohelpstudentssee math and science in new and differentways. TINspire technology was developed handinhand with educators worldwide and built on proven graphing technology which research shows has a positive impact on student achievement. This exciting learning technology offers both handhelds and computer software for the flexibility to meet different classroomneeds. Some unique features of TINspire technologyletyou:

See multiple representations of a problem, individually or togetheronasinglescreen Dynamically link representations of a problem to see how changes to one affectothers Grabandmovegraphedfunctions inrealtimeto observerelationshipsand patterns Activate the handheld'sPresstoTestfeature to block access to certain geometryfeaturesnotallowedonexams Saveandreviewworkindocuments,similartoacomputer Usehandheldsincollegeentranceandadvancedplacementexams TryTINspireComputerSoftwareTeacherEditionwithahandheldemulator andenhanceddocumentediting

TINspire TI supports the passion that educators possess for teaching with technology designed to help students succeed in math and science. TIs researchbased technology for instruction and assessment, curricular materials and professional development combine to provide essential elements for greater student achievement.

Specifications
TI83 and TI84 family compatibility only the TINspire handheld comes with an innovative snapin TI84 Plus Keypad that provides the same keystrokes and functionality as TI83 Plus, TI84 Plus and TI84 Plus Silver Edition graphing calculators. TechnicalspecificationsusingtheTINspireKeypad: Screen size: 320 x 240 pixels (3.5" diagonal) two times the size of TI83 Plus/TI84Plusmodels Screenresolution:~115DPI;16levelgrayscalefivetimestheresolutionof TI83Plus/TI84Plusmodels Dimensions:1.13"Hx3.94"Wx7.81"L Weight:0.64pounds Poweredby(4)AAAbatteries. Memory:20MBstoragememory/16MBoperatingmemory USB port for computer connectivity, unittounit communication with other TINspirehandhelds,andmore. Windowssystemrequirements: Windows Vista(Home Premium/Ultimate/Business), Windows XP (Home/Professional)withSP2;Windows2000withSP4 Processorspeed:900MHz Screenresolution:1024X768 RAM:512MBRAMrecommended 500MBfreeHDspaceonasinglebootconfiguration(Anadditional200MBis requiredforTINspireComputerLinkSoftware) 350MB free space on a single boot configuration. TINspire Computer Link softwarerequiresanadditional200MBfreespace. CDROMdriveoractiveinternetconnectionforinstallation Minimum browser requirements: Works with Microsoft Internet Explorer6.0,Netscape5.0,MozillaFirefox1.0 Safari2.0andAOLBrowser1.0.

TINspire Macsystemrequirements: MacOSX10.4or10.5 PowerPC,G4,orG5 512MBRAM Atleast200MBofharddiskspaceneededforinstallation

Windows, Windows Vista, Microsoft, Internet Explorer, Netscape, Mozilla, Firefox, Safari, AOL and Mac are trademarksoftheirrespectiveowners.

ExamAcceptance&TestPrep
Permittedfortesting TheTINspirehandheldsareacceptedonseveralcollegeentranceand advanced placement exams. At test time, the TINspire and TINspire CAS handhelds can be quickly configured using TIs uniquePressto Test feature that temporarily blocks access to certain geometry featuresnotallowedonexams. NationalExamAcceptanceChart

TI-Nspire handheld with TI-Nspire handheld TI-84 Plus Keypad*

SAT*

ACT

PSAT/NMSQT*

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Praxis and IB

StateAssessmentExams The TINspire handheld is permitted on a growing number of state assessment exams that includes Illinois, Maine, Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, South Carolina,Tennessee,Texas,VirginiaandWyoming.Tofindoutifyourstatepermits TINspire technology, go to the state information map or contact your states educationdepartment. TestPreparation ThePresstoTestfeatureforTINspirehandheldsisafastwaytoconfigurestudent handheldsonexamdays.UsingaspecialkeysequenceonTINspirehandhelds,the builtinPresstoTestfeaturetemporarilyblocksaccesstocertaingeometryfeatures notallowedduringtesting.Thetemporarilydisabledgeometryfeaturescanbeeasily restoredaftertheexamforcontinueduseduringclassroomlessonsandactivities. ThePresstoTestfeaturealsoworkswiththeTINspirehandheld'sinterchangeable TI84PlusKeypad. DownloadthelatestTINspireoperatingsystemthatincludesthenewPresstoTest feature.
Please check with your school district or state department ofeducation to determine whether PresstoTest is approvedforexams. *SATandAPareregisteredtrademarksoftheCollegeEntranceExaminationBoard.PSAT/NMSQTisaregistered trademark of the College Entrance Examination Board and National Merit Scholarship Corporation. ACT is a registered trademark of ACT, Inc. None of these were involved in the production of nor do they endorse this product.Policiessubjecttochange.Visitwww.collegeboard.comandwww.act.org. **TheTI84PlusKeypadisnotincludedorcompatiblewiththeTINspireCAShandheldandmaynotbeincluded withTINspirehandheldwhensoldoutsideofNorthAmerica.

FeaturesDemos
MultipleRepresentations Thepowerofvisualizationmultipliedonasinglescreen.

TINspire With TINspire technology, educators and students can see multiple representationsofaproblemalgebraic,graphical,geometric,numericandwritten onasinglescreen.Exploreindividualrepresentations,oneatatime,orasmanyas fourallonthesamescreen. Choosedifferentsplitscreenoptions.Usingadropdownmenu,selectthenumber ofrepresentationsandtheirarrangementonscreen. Representations can be dynamically linked. This means that changes made to one representationofaproblemareautomaticallyreflectedinotherrepresentationsof thesameprobleminstantly,inrealtime,onthesamescreen.Thedynamiclinking ofmultiplerepresentationsprovidesrealtime,interactivefeedbacksostudentscan trydifferentproblemsolvingtechniques. Research shows that students learn mathematical concepts more readily and with deeper understanding when they learn across different forms of representation. When they are able to see the math in different ways through multiple representations they begin to broaden their critical thinking skills and make meaningfulconnections. Thisuniqueabilitytoseeandexploremultiplerepresentationsonasinglescreenis supportedbythefollowingapplicationsbuiltintoboththeTINspirehandheldsand TINspiresoftware: CALCULATORsupportingalgebraicrepresentations Performcomputations.Enterandviewexpressions,equationsandformulasexactly as they appear in math textbooks. Quickly and easily select the proper syntax,

TINspire symbols and variables from a template that supports standard mathematical notation.Scrollthroughpreviousentriestoexploreoutcomesandpatterns. GRAPHS&GEOMETRYsupportinggraphicalandgeometricrepresentations Graphequations,expressionsandotherfunctions.Thenmakechangestovariables toseehowthevaluesindynamicallylinkedtablesandequationswillalsochange,in real time. Add labels, rename the axes and include text on the graph's coordinate plane.Constructandexploregeometricfiguresinteractivelyandcreateanimations. Integrate graphing and geometry on the same screen to help reveal connections betweenconceptsinalgebraandgeometry. LISTS&SPREADSHEETsupportingnumericandanalyticalrepresentations Capture and track the values of a graph and collected data, and observe number patterns.Organizetheresultsofstatisticalanalysis.Experiencecapabilitiessimilarto using computer spreadsheets: label columns, insert formulas into cells, select individualcellsandchangetheirsize,andmore. NOTESsupportingwrittenrepresentations Put the math in writing. Include the word problem with its solutions. Explain problemsolvingapproachesrightinthehandheldorcomputersoftware.Question andanswertemplatesalloweducatorstopromptstudentstodocumenttheirsteps andprogress. LinkingRepresentations Explorethecauseandeffectnatureofchanges.

WithTINspiretechnology,themultiplerepresentations ofaproblemcanbedynamically linkedtogether.Thismeansthatchangestoonerepresentationareinstantlyreflectedin otherlinkedrepresentationsofthesameproblemonthesamescreen. Educatorsandtheirstudentscanexploremoreofaprobleminalgebraic,graphical, geometric,numericandwrittenformswithouthavingtoswitchbackandforthbetween screens. Exploreindividualrepresentations,oneatatime,orasmanyasfourallonthesamescreen. Forexample,theTINspirehandheld(picturedbelow)displaystwolinkedrepresentationsofa geometrytopic: 1. Geometric(toexploretheradiusandcircumferenceofacircle)

TINspire 2. Graphical(toseethisrelationshipasascatterplot)

Thedynamiclinkingofmultiplerepresentationsprovidesrealtime,interactivefeedbackso studentscantrydifferentproblemsolvingtechniquesandcomparepredictionstooutcomes. Researchshowsthatstudentslearnmathematicalconceptsmorereadilywithdeeper understandingwhentheylearnacrossdifferentformsofrepresentation.Whentheyareable toseethemathindifferentwaysthroughmultiplerepresentationstheybegintobroaden theircriticalthinkingskillsandmakemeaningfulconnections. GrabandMove Makechanges,observerelationshipsandtrynewapproaches. Grabandmove the various properties of a graphed function, as well as the dimensionsofagraphitself,todiscovermathematicalrelationshipsandpatterns. Grab a line, parabola or graph, for example, and move it to see the effect of changes,inrealtime.Asaresult,thecorrespondingequationsofeachfunctionwill update automatically through the dynamic linking feature, which is effective for identifyingpatterns key to conceptual learning. Such interactive feedback can help studentsexploreinsightfulwhatifscenarios. Grabandmove the xaxis, yaxis and tick marks of a graph. Alter plotted points, lines, curves and geometric constructions. In the example below, the curve of a graphedfunctionwidensasthexaxisismovedout.Whenthexaxisismovedin,the curvenarrows.

TINspire The dimensions of the graph's window also can be resized. Simply grab the end pointsofthegraph'sxaxisandyaxisandscaleasdesiredmovetheaxisfurther outorfurtherin.It'squickandeasy. Theentiregraphcanalsobemovedanywhereonscreen(seeexamplebelow).

PresstoTest Quicklyconfigurehundredsofhandheldsfortesting. WiththebuiltinPresstoTestfeatureon TINspire handhelds, you can stop potential cheating by temporarily disabling all current documents and denyingaccesstoprogramminglibraries. A blinking LED located at the top of the TINspire handheld provides proctors a waytoquicklyandconfidentlyseethata student'shandheldisoperatinginPress toTestmode.Aftertheexam,handhelds are easily restored for classroom use by exiting PresstoTest mode, and all previouslycreateddocumentsrestored. The new PresstoTest feature is only available with TINspire operating system version1.3orhigher. 8

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WhileinPresstoTestmode,youcansendandreceivefiles.However,once youexit,alldocumentscreatedwhileinPresstoTestmodearedeleted. OnlyaconnecteddevicetoanotherhandheldorcomputercanexitthePress toTest mode. Before you begin this process, you must have access to anotherTINspirehandheldwithanoperatingsystemof1.3orhigher.

ThePresstoTestfeaturealsoworkswiththeTINspirehandheld'sinterchangeable TI84PlusKeypad.ProgramsandAppsnotallowedduringtestingwillbetemporarily disabledandthenrestoredaftertheexam.WhentheTI84PlusKeypadisinserted, the PresstoTest feature configures the TINspire handheld just like TI84 Plus and TI84 Plus Silver Edition family graphing calculators. If using the TI84 Plus keypad withaTINspirehandheld,pleaserefertoTITestGuardforsimilarfunctionality. SaveandReviewWork Followeveryproblemsolvingstepbyeverystudent. TheuniquefeaturesofTINspiretechnologyincludetheabilitytocreate,edit,save andreviewproblemsolvinginelectronicdocumentssimilartothewordprocessing andfilestoragefeaturesofacomputer. Theabilitytosaveandreviewassignmentsaselectronicdocumentsallowsstudents to show their work stepbystep and demonstrate problemsolving techniques. Educators are able to effectively assess critical thinking and guide individual progress.

Class assignments and homework documents can be saved on TINspire/TI NspireCAShandheldsandcomputersoftware. Studentsareabletopickupwheretheyleftoffinapreviousclass. Students can continue work on projects outside of class, easily transferring documentsbetweentheirhandheldandcomputer.

TeachingWithTINspireDocuments: TINspire and TINspire CAS technologys use of documents aligns with teaching practicesproventoenhancelearning.

Saveandcontinueworkfromoneclasstothenext

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Allowstudentstoreflectontheirworkandmakerevisions. Organizethebuildupandsequencingofideas Conductformativeassessmentofstudentunderstanding Prepareandsaveactivitiesandothermaterialsbeforeclass.

TI84PlusCompatibility AneasytransitiontobringingTINspiretechnologyintoyourclass. The TINspire handheld comes with the interchangeable TI84 Plus Keypad* that provides sidebyside compatibility with the TI83 Plus and TI84 Plus families of graphingcalculators. ByinsertingtheTI84PlusKeypad,educatorsandstudentscancontinueusingtheTI Nspire handheld alongside TI83 Plus, TI84 Plus and TI84 Plus Silver Edition graphingcalculatormodels.SimplyremovetheTINspireKeypadandslideintheTI 84PlusKeypad.It'sfastandeasy,andfitssecurelyintoplace. TheTI84PlusKeypadincludesthesebuiltincalculatorsoftwareapplications(Apps):

CabriJr. InequalitiesGraphing LearningCheck PeriodicTable ProbabilitySimulations ScienceTools StudyCards

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TransformationGraphing VernierEasyData

WiththeTI84Pluskeypadinserted,educatorsandstudentscancontinue:

Using the TINavigator classroom learning system, version 3.0 software or later. CollectingdatausingTIsCBR2motiondetectorandCBL2datacollection device, as well as Vernier Software and Technologys EasyTemp temperaturesensorandEasyLinksensorinterface. Transferring data backandforth between student TINspire handhelds and theteachersclassroomcomputerusingTIConnectsoftware.

*TheTI84PlusKeypadisnotincludedorcompatiblewiththeTINspireCAShandheldandmaynotbeincluded withTINspirehandheldwhensoldoutsideofNorthAmerica.

PresentationTools
Presentworktosmallorlargeaudienceswithease When presenting through a digital projector, TINspire computer software delivers seamlessandeasytouseoperation.Thesoftware'svirtualkeypadcanbedisplayed onscreenasapopupwindow,showingtheidenticalkeysandfunctionsastheTI NspireKeypad. When projecting from a standard overhead, the TINspire ViewScreen panel is requiredforanyconnectedTINspirehandheld(withTINspireKeypadorTI84Plus Keypad*snappedin). Sometimesallittakesishavingtherightperspective Fromsmallerclassroomstolargerauditoriums,TI'spresentationtoolsaredesigned to build student confidence in math and science, increase comprehension and retention,andmaximizeyourschool'stechnologyinvestment.

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TINspire TINspirecomputersoftware When presenting through a digital projector, TI Nspirecomputersoftwaredeliversseamlessandeasy touse operation. The software's virtual keypad can bedisplayedonscreenasapopupwindow,showing the identical keys and functions as the TINspire Keypad. Students will be able to follow problem solving steps and the accurate sequence of key pressesontheirownhandhelds. TINspireViewScreenpanel When projecting from a standard overhead, theTINspireViewScreenpanelisrequiredfor any connected TINspire handheld (with TI Nspire Keypad or TI84 Plus Keypad* snapped in)orTINspireCAShandheld. The TINspire ViewScreen panel also has five times the resolution of the ViewScreen panel usedforcurrentTIgraphingcalculators. The TINspire Viewscreen Panel can also be usedwithELMOprojectiondevices Futurefunctionalityindevelopmentfor2008includestheabilitytoeasilytransfer ofdocumentsandprojectproblemsolvingstepstotheclass. TeacherEdition: InadditiontoallthefeaturesavailablewithTINspireComputerSoftware,TINspire ComputerSoftwareTeacherEditioninclude:

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Builtin TISmartView emulator featuring a resizable emulated handheld device view that can be used inclassroom presentations. The TISmartView emulatordisplaysthedeviceinbothahandheldvieworhandheldwithside screenview Question Application allowing educators to create questions such as open response, custom choice, true/false, yes/no, right/wrong, agree/disagree, always/sometimes/never/andstronglyagree/stronglydisagree

The Teacher Editon with a handheld emulator and enhanced document editing improves the classroom learning experience and provides a versatility in lesson building.
*TheTI84PlusKeypadisnotincludedorcompatiblewiththeTINspireCAShandheldandmaynotbeincluded withTINspirehandheldwhensoldoutsideofNorthAmerica.

DataCollection
Bringstudentsclosertothemaththroughrealworldconnections. DatacollectiontoolsfromTIandVernierSoftware&Technologycanhelpeducators introduce many fascinating realworld concepts in mathematics, giving students interactivewaystovisualizerelationshipsandpatterns,andexpresscriticalthinking. TI and Vernier data collection sensors and devices can be used with TINspire handhelds. Experience simple directconnect compatibility using the builtin USB portbuiltonTINspirehandheldsaswellastheI/OportontheinterchangeableTI84 PlusKeypad.

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TI-Nspire handheld TI-Nspire with TI-84 Plus handheld Keypad* CBR2/ VernierGo! Motion Vernier EasyTemp/ Go!Temp

CBL2

Vernier EasyLink/ Go!Link

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VernierLabPro

VernierGo!Motion,VernierEasyTemp,VernierGo!Temp,VernierEasyLink,Vernier Go!LinkandVernierLabProaretrademarksoftheirowner.

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