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Review by Emily P., Common Sense Education | Updated June 2020

Desmos

Elegant graphing calculator and math simulations promote collaboration

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Based on 49 reviews

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Grades

6–12

Subjects & Skills

Critical Thinking, Math

Price: Free
Platforms: Web
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  • Desmos is so much more than a free online calculator.
  • Use a simple interface to type equations and create graphs.
  • Animated graphs can help kids visualize a particular function.
  • A variety of activities help students learn math through graphing.
  • Teacher moves provide tips for the best way to use each tool.
  • Teachers can track student progress and use the Snapshot tool to grab and present student answers.
  • Adjust the equation so that the marbles will pass through the stars.

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Kevin Z.
Kevin Z.
May 2, 2022

Highly customizable and quick to use

Since this teaching tool is completely online, it's very accessible to students and all setup required is just going to the website. Rather than downloading a calculator so that I can display visuals of certain equations, I can put them up with ease. The tool is fast and streamlined but does take a bit of getting use to, to utilize it at its full potential. However, its still a great tool and worth it to learn as an educator, and to teach to students.

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Privacy Rating

Data Safety How safe is this product?

  • Users can interact with trusted users.
  • Users can interact with untrusted users, including strangers and/or adults.
  • Profile information must be shared for social interactions.

Data Rights What rights do I have to the data?

  • Users can create or upload content.
  • Users retain ownership of their data.
  • Processes to access or review user data are available.

Ads & Tracking Are there advertisements or tracking?

  • Personal information is not shared for third-party marketing.
  • Traditional or contextual advertisements are displayed.
  • Personalised advertising is not displayed.

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