Desmos is both a powerful graphing calculator and a lesson delivery platform (Activity Builder) with many virtual manipulatives and full lessons ready to use.
Use with Secondary
PD Supported
Vetted & Free
Students will learn by interacting with mathematical representations, illustrations of the world, and their classmates
Represent their developing ideas with sketches, text responses, card sorts, number responses, multiple-choice, and more
Teachers have the ability to set the pace for students as well as share class results while keeping the responses anonymous
Introduction to Desmos Activities
Learn how Desmos activities can increase student engagement, enable connected class discussions, and support student learning. We’ll help you find activities that align with your curriculum, and we’ll help you learn to use our teacher dashboard to transform your classrooms.
Introduction to the Desmos Graphing Calculator
Learn more about the Desmos graphing calculator through an engaging math activity led by a Desmos teaching faculty member. Then level up your Desmos skills through a scavenger hunt activity designed to challenge and support you. You'll reflect on your learning and leave with concrete steps for applying that learning in your classroom.
Looking for more information?
Learn.desmos.com has recorded webinars and how-to guides for using Desmos Activities as well as the Graphing Calculator
Activity Builder - Introduction (by former BSD teacher and current coach around the nation for Desmos, Stephanie Blair)
Graphing Calculator - Quick intro
Desmos Activities: teacher.desmos.com
Desmos Graphing Calculator: desmos.com/calculator and desmos.com/geometry
STUDENTS access Desmos by going to student.desmos.com
Desmos App for iOS + Android
Click the sign-in with google and use your BSD Google account to log in. Once logged in you can save your calculator screens and activity progress!
Have questions or need support?
Technical issues: Submit a Help Desk Ticket or reach out to Nick Hershman
Training: reach out to Nick Hershman