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Desmos

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Desmos is the gold standard for free, web-based graphing calculators and math visualization tools. Its ease of use and powerful features make it an indispensable resource for students and teachers.


A suite of free, powerful, and intuitive digital math tools, including a best-in-class graphing calculator, for students and teachers.

Desmos provides a suite of free online math tools designed to help everyone learn and love math. Its flagship product is an advanced graphing calculator that allows users to plot functions, create data tables, and visualize mathematical concepts in real-time. In addition to the calculator, Desmos offers scientific and four-function calculators, a geometry tool, and a platform for teachers to create and share interactive classroom activities. Primarily built for students and teachers from middle school through early college, Desmos aims to make math education more engaging, accessible, and visual. The tools are designed with an emphasis on exploration and discovery, allowing students to play with parameters and see immediate results. Teachers can use the Activity Builder to create guided lessons, monitor student progress in real-time, and facilitate classroom discussions, making it a powerful resource for both in-person and remote learning environments.

Pros

  • Core tools are completely free and highly accessible.
  • Extremely intuitive and user-friendly interface.
  • Powerful, real-time graphing and visualization.
  • Works seamlessly on web browsers and mobile apps.
  • Excellent platform for creating engaging and interactive classroom lessons.
  • Strong accessibility features for diverse learners.

Cons

  • Requires an internet connection for most features.
  • Lacks advanced symbolic computation (CAS) found in tools like Mathematica.
  • Effectiveness of classroom activities depends heavily on teacher setup.
  • Full curriculum solutions require a paid partnership at the district level.

Key features

  • Advanced graphing calculator for functions, polar coordinates, and parametrics
  • Interactive geometry tool for constructions and exploration
  • Classroom Activity Builder for creating custom, interactive lessons
  • Real-time dashboard for teachers to monitor student work
  • Data tables, regressions, and statistical calculations
  • Support for inequalities, lists, and piecewise functions
  • Built-in scientific and four-function calculators
  • Accessibility features like audio trace and high-contrast mode

Integrations

CanvasSchoologyGoogle ClassroomCollege Board (Digital SAT)McGraw HillIllustrative Mathematicsand other LMS and curriculum platforms

Target audience

Math students (grades 6-16) and teachers


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Founded

2011

Headquarters

San Francisco, USA

Pricing Tiers

Desmos Tools

Free

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