Grades 6-8 Resources

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TEXAS INSTRUMENTS has provided links for students and teachers to download emulators at no charge (6 month trial).

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The Instructional Inspiration Channel provides ready-made lessons

The Math Overview and Math Explanation videos provide math instruction


TEXAS INSTRUMENTS has provided links for students and teachers to download emulators at no charge (6 mo. trial).


NEW! Building Concepts uses an approach that gives teachers interactive visuals, questions that push students’ thinking and guidance to help their students build a coherent understanding of important mathematical ideas.


TI-Nspire uses .tns files to provide exploration of many geometry concepts. When the student opens the .tns file, the emulator will open (as long as it is installed on the computer).

The student activity documents that are provided guide students through the activity, and provide places for students to document answers.

Middle Grades Math Nspire Activities


TI-84 activities simply use the handheld or the emulator. The student activity documents that are provided guide students through the activity, and provide places for students to document answers.

Middle Grades Math TI-84 Activities


All of the TI activities can be done paper-based with the student printout and a handheld.



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Maneuvering the Middle is providing free video lessons for several middle grades topics

Other Resources