Desmos+-+Graphs+and+Virtual+Math

Desmos is a website that focuses on mathematics instruction and visualization. There are 5 main parts to Desmos - the graphing calculator, the scientific calculator, the teacher section, the student section, and the learning section.
 * The Graphing Calculator
 * The Scientific Calculator
 * The Teacher Site - https://teacher.desmos.com/
 * The Student Site - http://student.desmos.com - Students access the lessons here.
 * The Learning Site - http://learn.desmos.com - This is Desmos's library of instructional videos, documents, and tools to help visitors learn to use Desmos's resources.

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= Desmos: Main Parts =
 * ** Desmos.com **



Desmos's main page with links to the different calculators, teacher page, and Learning page. || ** Learn.Desmos.com **



Desmos's extensive library of short tutorials in everything Desmos. A well organized and helpful source when planning lessons with Desmos's resources. ||
 * ** Teacher.Desmos.com **



Desmos's Teacher Dashboard where groups can be made to organize your classes and assign different activities. The activities can come from Desmos's shared library or ones created by you. Assigned activities can be managed live during your lesson to share student learning with class.


 * An account is needed, but you can sign on with your CMCSS Google account to keep login simple. **


 * To use the C__ard Sorts__ and M__arbleslides,__ go to your account in the top right corner. Click on your name, then on Desmos Labs. Add checkmarks to each tool to access for creating custom lessons. **

|| ** Student.Desmos.com **



This is Desmos's student portal. Students join groups and login to complete activities. Each group requires a code.

Students can login with their CMCSS Google or skip the login and use a generic name of their choosing. ||

= Desmos: YouTube Channel = Desmos has a fantastic YouTube Channel with great How-To Videos at **@https://www.youtube.com/user/desmosinc/featured**.

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