Desmos Models
Tip for teachers: The key is to teach students how to build these models on their own. In doing so they learn the language of mathematics. It is less important for students to manipulate the predeveloped tools below (although in their play, they develop number and mathematical sense). Use these as models of what can be done in the classroom.
- Quadratic Function Model
- Exponential Growth and Decay
- Simple Pendulum Function
- Regular Polygon Function of Interior Angles
- Pythagorean Theorem
- Calculating Pi with Perimeter of a Regular Polygon (lesson)
- Summation Squares
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EVERYONE can learn math to the highest levelsSine, Cosine, Tangent Comparison
MISTAKES are valuable
QUESTIONS are really important
Math is about CREATIVITY and making SENSE
Math is about CONNECTIONS and COMMUNICATION
Math class is about LEARNING not performing
DEPTH is more important than speed
Jo Boaler
Mathematical Mindsets (2015) - Transforming Sinusoidal Functions
- Transforming Functions
- Vertical Motion Model
- e Function Comparisons
- Logarithm Comparisons
- Calculating the Correlation Coefficient
- Sum of a Geometric Series
- Derivatives of e
- Calculus Introduction Demo
- Riemann Sums
- Parametric Rotation of Functions
- Visualizing Function Average
Desmos Activities
Math for Pure Enjoyment
Number Talks
These Google Slides documents are not organized in any particular way. They are dynamically used with students to develop number sense. See Number Talks to learn how to implement these in the classroom.
Videos
| Make oscillation patterns with salt and with math. | |
| Check out the interesting relationship between the period of a pendulum and its length. | |
| Learn how to estimate the value for pi using a circular object. |
Short Films
Use these animations to awaken a sense of curiosity toward mathematics.
