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.

• Exponential Growth and Decay
• Simple Pendulum Function
• Calculus Introduction Demo
• Regular Polygon Function of Interior Angles
• Summation Squares
• Pythagorean Theorem
• Calculating Pi with Perimeter of a Regular Polygon
• Transforming Sinusoidal Functions
• Transforming Functions
• Quadratic Function Model
• EVERYONE can learn math to the highest levels
  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)
  Sine, Cosine, Tangent Comparison
• Derivatives of e
• Calculating the Correlation Coefficient
• Sum of a Geometric Series
• Vertical Motion Model
• e Function Comparisons
• Logarithm Comparisons

Desmos Activities

• Galileo's Ramp
• Summation Squares
• How High is That?

Math for Pure Enjoyment

• Follow Me
• Pattern Generator
• Great Pyramid of Giza
• Triggered Surfer

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.

• Number Talks
• Geometry Talks
• Fraction Talks

Short Films

Use these animations to awaken a sense of curiosity toward mathematics.