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Desmos and GeoGebra are free websites that teachers can use to supplement or even replace traditional graphing calculators and construction tools. The directions contained in this site were designed to help teachers familiarize themselves with the power and versatility of these web-based tools. While these instructions were created with teachers in mind, they are all written in student-friendly language and could potentially be shared with students.
PDF is the default format for each document and is recommended for viewing online or printing. If you would like to edit a document, there are Microsoft Word and Google Docs versions available to download or copy. Please be aware that using Google Docs may require the formatting of the document to be modified.
Desmos and GeoGebra can be accessed using the links at the bottom of this page. In addition, Desmos automatically appears in ClassLink for teachers and students, and GeoGebra can be manually added to ClassLink.
The one-pagers in this section are for teachers of:
Algebra 1
Algebra 2
Foundations of College Algebra
Pre-Calculus
AP Calculus
The one-pagers in this section are for teachers of:
AP Statistics
Statistical Analysis
Desmos wants to build a world where every student learns math and loves learning math, where a student’s access to the power and beauty of math doesn't depend on their place of birth, race, ethnicity, gender, or any other aspect of their identity.
The Desmos Graphing Calculator is available to AACPS students taking online assessments via PerformanceMatters or the MCAP assessments.
GeoGebra is dynamic mathematics software for all levels of education that brings together geometry, algebra, spreadsheets, graphing, statistics and calculus in one easy-to-use package. GeoGebra is a rapidly expanding community of millions of users located in just about every country. GeoGebra has become the leading provider of dynamic mathematics software, supporting science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education and innovations in teaching and learning worldwide.
Acknowledgements
Acknowledgements
The instructions in this site were written by #AACPSAwesome mathematics teachers collaborating from six high schools.
Thank you to Laura Krueger, Karlie Magazu, Roxanne Massarelli, Beth Meadows, Lauren Nelson, Brandon Rowe, Angi Sasse, and Rachel Truffer for your dedication and fantastic work!
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