Texas Instruments TINSPIRE User Manual

Graphs & Geometry 525
Exploring rotation
1. Create the shape or graph the function to rotate.
2. (Optional) You can optionally create the point to rotate around and
the angle for specifying the angle of the rotation.
3. From the Transformations menu, select Rotation.
4. If you defined the point of rotation and angle of rotation before
activating the tool, start the rotation by clicking the object first,
clicking the point of rotation next, and clicking the angle of rotation
last.
Or,
With the Rotation tool active and no pre-defined point and angle,
specify the point to rotate around and the angle of rotation.
a) Type the opening parenthesis and type the x and y coordinates of
the point to rotate the object around and press
·.
b) Type the measurement to use for the angle of rotation and
press
·.
The object is recreated in the rotated position as defined by the
rotation point and angle of rotation.
Exploring Dilation
1. Create an object to enlarge by dilation.
2. Create a point that is the center for the Dilation.
3. From the
Actions menu, select Tex t and type a value to establish the
size of the Dilation You can also measure an existing length to
establish the sizing for the Dilation
Note: If you specify a large sizing value, you may have to use the
Zoom tools or pan the display to view the dilated object.

Texas Instruments TINSPIRE Specifications

General

Model	TI-Nspire
Resolution	320 x 240 pixels
Operating System	TI-Nspire OS
Display	LCD
Screen Size	3.2 inches
Color Depth	16-bit
Battery	4 AAA batteries
Connectivity	USB

Summary

TI-Nspire™ Navigator™ Teacher Software Guidebook

Setting up the TI-Nspire™ Navigator™ Teacher Software

Installing the handheld software

Ensures the latest operating system is installed on handhelds for proper software function and guides the installation process.

Creating and managing your teacher account

Explains how to create a teacher account in Teacher Preferences to log in to the TI-Nspire™ Navigator™ network from a handheld.

Logging in to the TI-Nspire™ Navigator™ system from the handheld

Guides users on how to log in to the TI-Nspire™ Navigator™ network from their handheld for system communication.

Getting started with the TI-Nspire™ Navigator™ Teacher Software

Using the Documents Workspace

Updating the handheld OS

Using the Class Workspace

Adding a class

Beginning and ending a class session

Guides users on starting, pausing, resuming, and ending a class session for communication with selected classes.

Using Live Presenter

Starting Live Presenter

Provides instructions on how to start Live Presenter by selecting a student or the teacher handheld.

Recording the live presentation

Guides users on how to record and save the live presentation as a movie file (.avi).

Using Question in the Teacher Software

Adding questions

Polling students

Opening the Quick Poll tool

Viewing poll results

Using the Scratchpad

Calculating with the Scratchpad

Details how to enter and evaluate math expressions, control result format, and use the Catalog for inserting functions and symbols.

Graphing with the Scratchpad

Guides users on how to graph functions, scatter plots, and sequences, including choosing graph types and using the entry line.

Calculator

Entering and evaluating math expressions

Details how to enter simple math expressions, control result format, and use the Catalog for inserting functions and symbols.

Calculator menu

Using Variables

Creating variables

Guides users on how any portion or attribute of an object or function can be stored as a variable.

Locking and unlocking variables

Graphs & Geometry

Graphs & Geometry menu

Using Lists & Spreadsheet

Creating and sharing spreadsheet data as lists

Plotting statistical data

Using Data & Statistics

Creating a normal probability plot

Creating a scatter plot

Programming

Overview of the Program Editor

Introduces the Program Editor for defining, editing, and managing user-defined functions and programs.

Defining a program or function

Guides users on starting a new program or function, defining names, types, and library access.

Data Collection and Analysis

Performing an experiment

Provides an overview of the typical process for performing an experiment, with brief steps and references to detailed sections.

Using advanced data collection options

Covers setting up offline sensors, remote collection units, and triggering for advanced data collection.

Using the TI-SmartView™ emulator

Opening the TI-SmartView™ emulator

Using Screen Capture