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Desmos Graphing Calculator InteractiveDesmos Graphing Calculator Interactive
Publisher
Desmos
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Grade
9th - Higher Ed
Subjects
Math
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Resource Type
Interactives
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For Teacher Use
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Duration
45 mins
Instructional Strategy
Independent Practice
Technology
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Fine Print: Educational Use
Interactive

Desmos Graphing Calculator

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This Desmos Graphing Calculator interactive also includes:
  • Introduction to the Desmos Graphing Calculator
  • Learn Desmos: Graphing
  • Desmos User Guide
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They say a graph is worth a thousand points. The interactive allows users to graph a wide variety of functions and equations. Using the included keyboard or typing directly into the list, learners determine the graph of a function. Pupils can also enter data into a table to create a scatter plot.

87 Views 12 Downloads
CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

graphing, graphing equations, graphing functions, graphing linear equations, graphing polynomial functions, graphing inequalities, graphing conic sections, graphing quadratics, graphing points, graphing rational functions, graphing systems of equations, graphing trigonometric functions

Additional Tags

math

Instructional Ideas

  • Create graphs to determine the effects of transformations on functions

Classroom Considerations

  • The class should have a basic understanding of graphing equations and function
  • Create an account to save graphs

Pros

  • Contains pre-made graphs from algebra to calculus concepts
  • Allows students to share graphs

Cons

  • None

Common Core

HSF-IF.C.7.a HSF-IF.C.7.b HSF-IF.C.7.c HSF-IF.C.7.d HSF-IF.C.7.e

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