In this session, participants will be shown how to use the functionality of the TI-Nspire™ CX CAS technology and the versatility of the Notes Application to create an amazing easy to use resource known as a Widget. Teachers and students can use Widgets to explore and help understand mathematical concepts and principles. Students can easily pre-prepare their own Widgets to efficiently solve typical exam questions. There will be a discussion about Widget construction and content, and participants will learn how to build and save their own Widgets. Participants will be provided with a number of Widgets to add to their ‘MyWidgets’ folder on the TI-Nspire™ CX or CX II CAS Calculator. This session will open up possibilities in all areas of the mathematics curriculum including VCE General Mathematics, Mathematical Methods and Specialist Mathematics.

Key takeaways:
1. Using technology to help understand mathematical concepts and principles, learning how to use the Widget CAS Calculator Application efficiently and writing Widgets to save time in solving typical exam questions.

Remember: Access to the TI-Nspire™ CX CAS Premium Teacher Software or the TI-Nspire™ CX or CX II CAS Calculator with up to date software is required to gain full value for this presentation. No prior experience assumed. The Casio ClassPad is not appropriate for this session. Suitable for students in Year 11 -12.