Getting Started - TI Math Nspired

Getting Started

Create an account

When you sign up for TI’s newest online learning resource, you’ll have quick and easy access to free lessons and tools that can help you guide your students in understanding algebra and geometry concepts they struggle with most.

Creating a user ID and password takes only a few minutes. Sign up now.

Make sure you meet the technology requirements

TI-Nspire™ technology is required to use Algebra Nspired and Geometry Nspired.

Be sure that all your students have access to either a TI-Nspire handheld or the TI-Nspire computer software.

Required Technology for Educators

TI-Nspire Technology

Open and explore the TI-Nspire Documents (TNS files) using TI-Nspire handheld or computer software.
IMPORTANT! All Algebra Nspired and Geometry Nspired lessons take advantage of the latest in TI-Nspire technology – version 1.7. Be sure to update your computer software and handheld operating system (OS) to this latest version.

TI-Nspire Computer Link Software

^{Windows® operating system or Mac® computer}

Send and collect TI-Nspire documents (TNS files) to and from your students, one handheld at a time.

Included with your TI-Nspire handheld or available as a free download from TI-Nspire.com.

Adobe® Reader®*

^{Windows® operating system or Mac® computer}

View and print the teacher notes (PDF) and student activity (PDF) pages in each lesson.

Free download from Adobe.com

Adobe® Flash® Player*

^{Windows® operating system or Mac® computer}

Play the Shockwave videos (SWF) included with the action/consequence lessons.

Free download from Adobe.com

Highly Recommended Technology for Educators

TI-Nspire™ Computer Software – Teacher Edition

^{Windows® operating system or Mac® computer}

Easily preview and edit Algebra Nspired and Geometry Nspired activities
Demonstrate TI-Nspire documents to your students
Create your own TI-Nspire documents

Request free TI-Nspire Software trial

Microsoft® Word

^{Windows® operating system or Mac® computer}

Edit the student activity files included in the lessons to meet the needs of your students.
The TI-Nspire Key Font is required so that the TI-Nspire keys appear in the Microsoft® Word documents.

TI Connect-to-Class™ Teacher Software

^{Windows® operating system only}

Send and collect TI-Nspire documents (TNS files) with up to eight student handhelds at one time
Free with TI-Nspire Teacher Kits and Teacher Bundles
Available for purchase from TI

Stay up-to-date with the latest TI-Nspire technology

IMPORTANT! All Algebra Nspired and Geometry Nspired lessons take advantage of the latest in TI-Nspire technology – version 1.7. Be sure to update your computer software and handheld operating system (OS) to this latest version.

To learn about TI-Nspire handheld and computer software technology, visit TI-nspire.com or contact your TI Educational Technology Consultant (ETC) for help choosing TI-Nspire technology for your school or district. For the names and email addresses of ETCs in your area, visit education.ti.com/us/etcs.

Become familiar with the Math Nspired Web site

Here’s a quick reference to the lessons and tools of the Math Nspired Web site.

Math Nspired Navigation
About	Learn the basics: Overview Lesson highlights Educators involved in the development
Algebra Lessons	Explore the lessons in these algebra topics: Equivalence Equations Linear Functions Linear Inequalities Systems of Linear Equations Functions and Relations Quadratic Functions Exponential Functions
Geometry Lessons	Explore the lessons in these geometry topics: Points, Lines and Angles Triangles Similarity and Proportion Right Triangles and Trigonometry Quadrilaterals and Polygons Circles Perimeter and Area Transformational Geometry
Resource Center	Successfully implement Algebra Nspired and Geometry Nspired Getting Started – all you need to know to get started Alignment – sample alignments Professional Development – tutorials, webinars, and workshops Tech Tips – learn the basics of TI-Nspire technology

Tell your school or district technology personnel about the Math Nspired Web site and TI-Nspire technology. You may need their help to install the TI-Nspire computer software and to set up your computer so that you can download Algebra Nspired lessons.

If you have any questions on TI-Nspire technology, go to education.ti.com/support.

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