Which innovative retail partnership strategy helped Texas Instruments dominate the educational graphing calculator market in the 1990s?

In the world of educational mathematics products, marketing strategies can make or break success. From textbooks to calculators, digital platforms to learning manipulatives - math product launches require careful positioning to appeal to educators, students, and parents alike. This trivia question explores a notable product launch strategy that revolutionized how mathematical tools are marketed in educational settings.

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Partnering directly with textbook publishers to ensure their calculators were featured in example problems
Creating an exclusive distribution deal with Apple to bundle calculators with early Macintosh computers
Launching the first online calculator simulator allowing free trial before purchase
Implementing a buy-one-give-one program where each purchase donated a calculator to underserved schools