If you take a few minutes to created an account, you will be able to save your graphs for other purposes later. Simply click on the Start Graphing button to begin using the graphing calculator. Please take a few minutes to explore the on-line Desmos Graphing Calculator:

Trigonometric functions can be utilized in both radians and degrees. Functions and non-functions can be graphed without changing the mode. What can students do on Desmos? The Desmos graphing calculator has much of the features of a handheld graphing calculator. When teachers use technology strategically, they can provide greater access to mathematics for all students.” (NCTM 2011) Desmos provides teachers will an easily accessible technology that promotes inquiry-based learning to build mathematical understanding in students. Effective teachers optimize the potential of technology to develop students' understanding, stimulate their interest, and increase their proficiency in mathematics. The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) holds the position that, “It is essential that teachers and students have regular access to technologies that support and advance mathematical sense making, reasoning, problem solving, and communication. Incorporating various forms of technology is an essential component of building this comprehension. New standards in mathematics promote students have a deeper conceptual understanding of mathematics and how they can be applied in the real world. Objective: By the end of unit 1, a participant should be able to explain the benefits that Desmos and Desmos Activity Builder brings to the mathematics classroom and how they are changing mathematics teaching. 1 Objective: By the end of unit 1, a participant should be able to explain the benefits that Desmos and Desmos Activity Builder brings to the mathematics classroom and how they are changing mathematics teaching.

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