Project 252

Desmos

Contributed by Pip Bruce Ferguson (@DocPipNZ)
EdTech Tool Name:Desmos
Bref Description:Online maths programme that lets you construct graphs, evaluate equations, explore transformations etc
Type of EdTech Tool:
  • Web (access through web browser)
  • Android (phone/tablet) App
  • Apple OS Software
  • IOS (iPhone/iPod Touch) App
Website/Weblinks:
EdTech Tool Usage Keywords:classroom, calculations, graphs
EdTech Tool Uses:Have just encountered this. I'm not a mathematician but it seems to be helpful to maths teachers as it's free, allows for 'movement' on the screen in graphs etc. and gets around need for students to have expensive calculators
Education Level(s):
  • Primary (Junior)
  • Primary (Senior)
  • Primary (SEN)
  • Post-Primary (Junior)
  • Post-Primary (Senior)
  • Post-Primary (SEN)
  • Other: Looks mainly first and second level (grade and high school) but may be useful in tertiary
Academic Subjects:maths, trade calcs
EdTech Tool Pricing Structure:Completely, 100% free
Comment:Can't personally attest to this but may be worth maths teachers checking it out!