Desmos

Learning

Teaching

Assessment for Learning

Who am I?

• Eric Jones
• Current ET at Garmisch Elementary Middle School
• Also I teach 3 MS math classes
• Former Math ISS for Europe East District (2016-2023)
• Former teacher at Bamberg MHS, Schweinfurt MHS, Rota MHS
• Math (7^th-Calculus)
• Science (MS, plus physics, anatomy & physiology)

What is Desmos?

• So many things!
• A graphing calculator (better than the one you had as a kid)
• A platform to represent math visually
• A lesson repository
• A means of assessment

Order of events…

1. Desmos as a graphing calculator
2. Desmos as an interactive lesson platform
3. Desmos as an assessment for learning tool
4. Resources

Why Desmos?

Remember this beast?

• Desmos is…
• More powerful
• More intuitive
• More economical (free)
• Computer and phone app
• Becoming integrated into many standardized test platforms

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Desmos as a graphing calculator…

• Simple Calculator (with easy math notation)
• Table
• Writing a function
• Tracing, finding key points. Systems of equations
• Sliders
• Regression
• Pictures

Ready….Set…Marbleslides!

Task: Design a happy face using points in Desmos

Desmos Art!

How does the Desmos experience compare to an activity like this?

Ready…Set…Polygraph!

How does the Desmos experience compare to an activity like this?

Activities Galore! �Elementary through calculus!

Assessment for Learning

Resources!

• Desmos IS an approved resource—students & teachers may log in with Google
• LOTS of ready-made lessons (some are pay-tier, most are free
• Desmos Classroom (use the search feature)
• K-12+ activities included, including calculus
• Create your own activities (Custom Activities on your dashboard)

Activities…

• Polygraph (Lines)
• Reasoning!
• Communication!
• Builds a need for new vocabulary!
• Marbleslides (coordinates)
• Reasoning and problem solving!
• Formative assessment and feedback!