Region 18 Round-Up 2025: Learning Under the West Texas Sun

Have you ever wondered what the Desmos calculator is truly capable of? Can it really support student success on the STAAR test? And what about higher-level math—can it hold up in advanced or even college-level courses? In this session, we’ll explore the wide range of features Desmos offers, from graphing to interactive visualizations, and how these tools can transform student understanding across math levels. Whether you're helping students aim for Masters on the STAAR or looking to enrich upper-level math instruction, you'll leave with practical tips, classroom strategies, and a deeper appreciation for this powerful tool.

Are you trying to graph an expression? How about determining the solution set to an inequality? What if you need to solve a system of equations? With the TI-Nspire^TM CX ii in Press-To-Test for the STAAR® Algebra 1 EOC answering these questions and more can become challenging. Or maybe not. Join this session to examine how solving these problems are not problems but opportunities to explore Nspire^TM technology and Algebra 1 skills needed to make these problems a breeze.

In this interactive session, participants will explore the power of choice boards as an effective tool for differentiating math instruction for gifted and talented students. Choice boards allow students to take ownership of their learning by offering multiple pathways to demonstrate their understanding, deepen their problem-solving skills, and engage with content in meaningful ways.

Are your students finding Trig Functions challenging? Are your students having a difficult time with Exponential and Logarithmic Functions? How about Vectors? This session is for you! In this session, we will explore strategies and activities that will enhance the Pre-Calculus Classroom.

In this session we will do some coding with the TI Rover to draw some shapes, avoid some obstacles, push things around, and maybe even write a signature. We will explore the Stem, Science, and Math behind using the Rover in your classroom.

Math and Science teachers will explore how TI Nspire™ technology can encourage students to answer questions, show work, and think more in a safe environment. 

In this session we will use the CBR 2 and other data collection tools to collect data that students can analyze and make predictions. Get ready to roll up your sleaves and see how to create data and how it can be incorporated into your Math, Science, and STEM classrooms.