ti-nspire mini-tutorials
Mini-Tutorials for the TI-Nspire and the TI-Nspire CAS - Learn to use the TI-Nspire with these byte-size segments. We will be adding to this inventory, so keep coming back.
   
Content ALGEBRA  
   
Math Algebra Graphing a linear function.
Summary of keystrokes (PDF).

Graphing a Linear Function In this mini-tutorial, the Graph window is used to graph a linear function..
   
Math Algebra Graphing linear inequalities.
Inequalities - Algebra Summary of keystrokes (PDF).
Inequalities using sliders In this mini-tutorial, the Graph window is used to graph a linear inequality.
   
Math Algebra Quadratic Functions.
Inequalities - Algebra Summary of keystrokes (PDF).
Quadratic Functions In this mini-tutorial, the Graph window is used to graph a quadratic function.
   
Math Algebra Exploring the slope-intercept form using sliders.
Inequalities - Algebra Summary of keystrokes (PDF).
Slope- Intercept Form In this mini-tutorial, the Graph window is used to create a slider-based graph of a linear function in slope-intercept form.
   
Math Algebra Exploring quadratic functions in standard form using sliders.
Inequalities - Algebra Summary of keystrokes (PDF).
Quadratic Functions using sliders In this mini-tutorial, the Graph window is used to create a slider-based graph of a quadratic function in standard form.
   
Math Algebra Exploring quadratic functions in vertex form using sliders.
Inequalities - Algebra Summary of keystrokes (PDF).
Quadratic Functions in Vertex Form Using Sliders In this mini-tutorial, the Graph window is used to create a slider-based graph of a quadratic function in vertex form.
   
Math Algebra Finding the slope of a line connecting two points.
Inequalities - Algebra Summary of keystrokes (PDF).
Slope between two points In this mini-tutorial, the Graph window is to find the slope of two points connected by a line.
   
Math Algebra Using the coordinate TRACE feature.
Inequalities - Algebra Summary of keystrokes (PDF).
Quadratic Using the Trace Feature In this mini-tutorial, the coordinate Trace feature is described and used.
   
Math Algebra Finding the intersection point of two graphs.
Inequalities - Algebra Summary of keystrokes (PDF).
Finding the Intersection of Two Graphs In this mini-tutorial, the Graph window is used to graph two functions and finding the point of intersection.
   
Math Algebra Finding the zeros of a quadratic function using TRACE feature.
Inequalities - Algebra Summary of keystrokes (PDF).
Zeros of a Quadratic Function In this mini-tutorial, a Graph window is used to solve a quadratic equation using the Trace tool.
   
Math Algebra Creating a template to find the roots of a quadratic equation.
Inequalities - Algebra Summary of keystrokes (PDF).
Quadratic Equation In this mini-tutorial, the Program Editor is used to create a function for solving a quadratic equation. The function is tested in a Calculator window.
   
Math Algebra Finding the zeros of a cubic function using function intersection.
Inequalities - Algebra Summary of keystrokes (PDF).
Cubic Functions using Function Intersection In this mini-tutorial, a Graph window is used to solve a cubic equation using function intersection.
   
Math Algebra Finding the zeros of a quartic function using function intersection.
Inequalities - Algebra Summary of keystrokes (PDF).
Quartic Function In this mini-tutorial, a Graph window is used to solve a quartic equation using function intersection.
   
Math Algebra Exploring exponential graphs with sliders.
Inequalities - Algebra Summary of keystrokes (PDF).
Exponential Functions Using sliders In this mini-tutorial, the Graph window is used to create a slider-based graph of an exponential function.
   
Math Algebra Exploring logarithmic graphs with sliders.
Inequalities - Algebra Summary of keystrokes (PDF).
Logarithmic Functions Using Sliders In this mini-tutorial, the Graph window is used to create a slider-based graph of a logarithmic function.
   
Math Algebra Exploring rational function graphs with sliders.
Inequalities - Algebra Summary of keystrokes (PDF).
Rational Functions using Sliders In this mini-tutorial, the Graph window is used to create a slider-based graph of a rational function.
   
Math Algebra Exploring radical function graphs with sliders.
Inequalities - Algebra Summary of keystrokes (PDF).
Graphs of radical functions using sliders In this mini-tutorial, the Graph window is used to create a slider-based graph of a radical function.
   
   
   
Content LINEAR ALGEBRA  
   
Math Linear Algebra Matrix addition and multiplication (2 x 2 matrices)
Summary of keystrokes (PDF).

Adding and Multiplying 2x2 matrices In this mini-tutorial the Calculator window is used to create 2x2 matrices to add and subtract..
   
Math Linear Algebra Matrix addition and multiplication (3 x 3 matrices)
Inequalities - Algebra Summary of keystrokes (PDF).
Adding and Multiplying 3 x 3 matrices In this mini-tutorial the Calculator window is used to create 3x3 matrices to add and subtract.
   
   
   
Content PRECALCULUS AND TRIGONOMETRY  
   
Math Precalculus Exploring sine curve properties using sliders.
Summary of keystrokes (PDF).

Graphs of Sines with Sliders In this mini-tutorial the Graphing window is used to create a slider-based graph of a sine curve to explore its properties..
   
Math Precalculus Exploring cosine curve properties using sliders.
Summary of keystrokes (PDF).

Cosines with sliders In this mini-tutorial the Graphing window is used to create a slider-based graph of a cosine curve to explore its properties..
   
Math Precalculus (CAS) Trig Identities: Addition and subtraction identities for sine and cosine.
Inequalities - Algebra Summary of keystrokes (PDF).
Trigonometry identities In this mini-tutorial for the TI-Nspire CAS, the Calculator window is used to find the trigonometric identities for addition and subtraction of sine and cosine.
   
Math Precalculus (CAS) Exploring induction: Finding the formula for the sum of consecutive integers.
Inequalities - Algebra Summary of keystrokes (PDF).
Sum of Consecutive Integers In this mini-tutorial for the TI-Nspire CAS, the Graphing window is used to find the sum of sequence of consecutive integers, as well as deriving the general formula.
   
Math Precalculus (CAS) Exploring induction: Finding the formula for the sum of consecutive odd integers.
Inequalities - Algebra Summary of keystrokes (PDF).
The sum of consecutive odd integers In this mini-tutorial for the TI-Nspire CAS, the Graphing window is used to find the sum of sequence of consecutive odd integers, as well as deriving the general formula.
   
   
   
Content PROBABILITY  
   
Math Probability Creating a Random Number Table.
Summary of keystrokes (PDF).

Creating a Random Number Table In this mini-tutorial, the Spreadsheet window is used to create a random number table.
   
Math Probability A probability simulation of rolling two dice multiple times (with histogram).
Inequalities - Algebra Summary of keystrokes (PDF).
A probability experiment with two dice YouIn this mini-tutorial the Spreadsheet and Statistics windows are used to create a probability simulation of tossing two dice.
   
Math Probability A probability simulation of tossing a coin multiple times (with bar graph).
Inequalities - Algebra Summary of keystrokes (PDF).
A coin toss probability In this mini-tutorial, the Spreadsheet and Statistics windows are used to create a probability simulation of a coin toss.
   
Math Probability A probability simulation of tossing two coins multiple times (with bar graph).
Inequalities - Algebra Summary of keystrokes (PDF).
A Probability Experient with two Coins In this mini-tutorial, the Spreadsheet and Statistics windows are used to create a probability simulation of tossing two coins.
   
   
   
Content STATISTICS AND DATA ANALYSIS  
   
Math Statistics Graphing a scatterplot using a Graphs and Geometry window.
Summary of keystrokes (PDF).

Scatterplot using Window In this mini-tutorial, Spreadsheet and Graph windows are used to graph a scatterplot..
   
Math Statistics Graphing a scatterplot using a Statistics window.
Inequalities - Algebra Summary of keystrokes (PDF).
Graphing a Scatterplot using a Statistics Window In this mini-tutorial, Spreadsheet and Statistics windows are used to graph a scatterplot.
   
Math Statistics Graphing a multiseries scatterplot using a Graphs and Geometry window.
Inequalities - Algebra Summary of keystrokes (PDF).
Graphing a Multiseries Scatterplot In this mini-tutorial, Spreadsheet and Graph windows are used to graph a multiseries scatterplot.
   
Math Statistics Graphing a box-and-whisker plot.
Inequalities - Algebra Summary of keystrokes (PDF).
Conctructing a box-and-whisker In this mini-tutorial the Spreadsheet and Statistics windows are used to create a box-and-whisker plot.
   
Math Statistics Creating a Histogram.
Inequalities - Algebra Summary of keystrokes (PDF).
Creating a Histogram In this mini-tutorial, the Spreadsheet and Statistics windows are used to create a histogram.
   
Math Statistics Finding the Mean of a Data List.
Inequalities - Algebra Summary of keystrokes (PDF).
Finding the mean of a data list In this mini-tutorial, the Spreadsheet and Calculator windows are used to find the mean of a data list.
   
Math Statistics Finding the Median of a Data List.
Inequalities - Algebra Summary of keystrokes (PDF).
Finding the median of a data list In this mini-tutorial, the Spreadsheet and Calculator windows are used to find the median of a data list.
   
   
   
Content GEOMETRY  
   
Math Geometry Constructing and measuring an angle.
Summary of keystrokes (PDF).

Constructing an Angle In this mini-tutorial, the Geometry window is used to construct and measure an angle..
   
Math Geometry Constructing the Circumcenter of a Triangle.
Inequalities - Algebra Summary of keystrokes (PDF).
Constructing the circumcenter of a triangle In this mini-tutorial, the Geometry window is used to construct a triangle and its circumcenter.
   
Math Geometry Circumscribing a Circle about a Triangle.
Inequalities - Algebra Summary of keystrokes (PDF).
Circumscribing a circle about a triangle In this mini-tutorial, the Geometry window is used to circumscribe a circle about a triangle.
   
Math Geometry Constructing the orthocenter of a triangle.
Inequalities - Algebra Summary of keystrokes (PDF).
Finding the orthocenter of a triangle In this mini-tutorial the Geometry window is used to construct the orthocenter of a triangle.