Summary
Desmos.com is a multifunctional tool for graphing and exploring graph related topics. Upon reaching the site you don’t have to become a member to use the simple graphing functions but if you do log in, you have access to many previously created activities that range from upper elementary to high school math content. Teachers can create classes and host interactive lessons while students are working from their own devices. This tool helps my students explore mathematical concepts using multiple representations and they are encouraged to not only do math but also think about the math they are doing.
Rating
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Rubric Statement
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Comments
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Efficiency
(teacher)
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2
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Teacher can use it somewhat consistently throughout the year.
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Works well with multiple grade levels from upper elementary to beyond high school.
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User Friendly (teacher)
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2
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No tutorials but I can figure it out.
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Quick to learn, even with trial and error
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Cost
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3
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Free
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Validity
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3
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Blogs: Updated weekly
Apps: High educational value
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Applicable to the story graphs up to advanced mathematical studies
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Safety
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3
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Privacy options
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Private use; No networking
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DOK (Depth of Knowledge)
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3
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Effectively utilizes targeted DOK
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Activities encourage creativity
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Monitoring Capability
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2
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Teacher can monitor student content but may not edit.
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I haven’t figured out how to monitor student work in real time but you can monitor whole class activities.
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Permission (school)
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3
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Permitted
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Student Use
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3
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Students would be lost without it!
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The few students who have tried it enjoy working with it and ...
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User Friendly (student)
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3
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Students can quickly access content or desired tasks from home screen or search bar.
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...found it easy to learn.
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Student Engagement
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Kids love it!
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An older student suggested another graphing tool so they checked it out but went right back to this one.
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