Student Tasks: Desmos
These investigative tasks have been produced so they are easy to follow with the app on a variety of different devices including tablets and smartphones. They don't require any downlaoded files. They are designed to encourage investigation and discussion.
GCSE Mathematics
AS/A level Mathematics: Pure Mathematics (AS)
| Topic | Classroom tasks |
|---|---|
| Surds and indices (AS) | |
| Quadratic functions (AS) | Plot y=ax2+bx+c in and vary a, b and c. Graphs of quadratic functions |
| Equations and inequalities (AS) | Intersection of a line and a curve Quadratic inequalities |
| Coordinate geometry (AS) | Equations of circles |
| Trigonometry (AS) | Solution of trig equations |
| Polynomials (AS) | The Factor Theorem |
| Graphs and transformations (AS) | Functions - Transformations |
| The binomial expansion (AS) | |
| Differentiation (AS) | Exploring the gradient on a curve Introduction to Stationary Points |
| Integration (AS) | Area under a curve |
| Vectors (AS) | |
| Exponentials and logarithms (AS) | Graph of y=kax |
| Topic | Classroom tasks |
|---|---|
| Trigonometry | |
| Sequences and series | |
| Functions | The Modulus Function Inverse functions |
| Differentiation | |
| Trigonometric functions | |
| Algebra | Partial Fractions |
| Trigonometry identities | Double Angle formulae Rcos(θ−α) |
| Further Differentiation | Differentiating trigonometric functions |
| Integration | Gradient of tangent to y=ekx Gradient of tangent to y=lnx |
| Parametric equations | Converting parametric equations to cartesian equations |
| Vectors | |
| Differential equations | |
| Numerical methods | Change of sign |
MEI Desmos Maths Art Competition
As part of Maths Week England 2019 MEI ran a Desmos Maths Art competition. The best two entries in each of three age categories received prizes of a Desmos T-shirt and a pizza party courtesy of Desmos. The winning artwork plus other notable entries can be viewed at: mei.org.uk/desmos-art
For more information about how to create art in Desmos please see the links below:
