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
| Topic | Student tasks For use with the app on laptops, tablets or smartphones |
Classroom activities Activities from teacher.desmos.com that require an internet-connected laptop or tablet |
|---|---|---|
| Algebra | Equation of a line: y=mx+c Intersection of two lines Parallel lines Roots of quadratic functions Completed square form Transformation of functions Equations of tangents to circles |
Marbleslides: lines Polygraph lines Card sort: Linear systems Marbleslides: parabolas Sector area Compound inequalities on the number line Domain and range introduction Graphing stories What"s Going on in this Graph? |
| Geometry | Transformations Properties of quadrilaterals Circle theorems |
Circle Patterns Build a bigger field (perimeter/area) Polygraph: Polygons Laser challenge (angles) Puzzling it out (angles) |
AS/A level Mathematics: Pure Mathematics (AS)
| Topic | Classroom tasks |
|---|---|
| Functions | The Modulus Function Inverse functions |
| Algebra | Partial Fractions |
| Trigonometry | Solving equations in radians |
| Trigonometry identities | Double Angle formulae Rcos(θ−α) |
| Further Differentiation | Differentiating trigonometric functions |
| Integration | Gradient of tangent to y=lnx |
| Parametric equations | Converting parametric equations to cartesian 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:
