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Susan C.

Math Teacher

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

2/4/2021

"My Go-To Tool for Math Education"

5/5

What do you like best about Desmos?

This is a FREE software that can be used to engage, explain, explore, demonstrate and works well in a distance learning environment. I use this to create graphs, equations, drawings and to demonstrate techniques and applications to students. Desmos is the best free calculator tool available anywhere (at any price). This calculator can be accessed on a desktop, laptop, tablet or phone. The applications are endless. The @desmos twitter account has a large, active following who regularly post tips and strategies. There is a weekly program (Thursday evenings) on YouTube live where you can find out all about the latest new features and how those can be implemented. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Desmos?

It would be nice to have this software produce equations that could be embedded or used in other applications, but screenshots work almost as well, so that is more of a wish than a 'dislike'. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Desmos solving and how is that benefiting you?

I am engaging reluctant learners, creating quality lessons and assessments and the activity builder at Desmos.com provides quality, effective tools to engage kids in studying complex concepts with an inquiry approach. I am discovering alternative means of assessment, engagement and empowerment from the @desmos community on Twitter. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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Sumita S.

High School Teacher

Biotechnology

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

10/16/2019

"Graphing made easy"

4/5

What do you like best about Desmos?

Desmos is an absolutely amazing tool to graph functions. They have a website that I use to teach graphing on the smart board to my high school students. They also have an app that I use myself on my phone as a graphing calculator. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Desmos?

I really can not think of anything I dislike about Desmos. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Desmos solving and how is that benefiting you?

I am teaching graphing and showing various transformations on the projector using desmos. The color coding on the graph really helps students to compare graphs and see the transformations. They also have pre-made lessons on various mathematical concepts involving graphs that I use in my lessons. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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Rebecca S.

teacher

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

5/20/2021

"Great Exploratory Tool"

5/5

What do you like best about Desmos?

I like the graphing calculator feature best. When introducing a new function family in my Algebra class, I use it to explore characteristics of the new function. Students can explore the function, and then we formalize their findings with notes and practice problems. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Desmos?

There is not much I dislike. It has so many useful features. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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Sera T.

Teacher

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

5/20/2021

"Desmos is Great!"

5/5

What do you like best about Desmos?

I love the lesson activities that Desmos offers! You can either use ones that are ready-made or design your own! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Desmos?

Sometimes I dislike the feature in the activities that calculations are made automatically rather than the user (students in my case) doing the calculations on their own. However, at other times this feature is nice. I wish there was an option to allow or not allow automatic calculations. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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Verified User in Higher Education

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

6/25/2021

"Desmos-- a very convenient graph plotting program"

5/5

What do you like best about Desmos?

Desmos provides a very convenient and accurate online graph plotting calculator. My students and I have been using it and my students even used their graph in their thesis. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Desmos?

Until now, I don't see many disadvantages about desmos. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Desmos solving and how is that benefiting you?

When my students are doing research with me, we will need to plot some graph to test or visualize the concept we are researching. In the past, I asked them using mathematica or matlab, which takes time and there is no online version. The benefit of desmos is online and students can use it very conveniently anywhere. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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Verified User in Primary/Secondary Education

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

8/12/2021

"More than just a graphing calculator!"

5/5

What do you like best about Desmos?

Desmos Activities are awesome! They are engaging and get the students thinking. I also love how easy it is to use the graphing calculator as opposed to the physical TI calculators Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Desmos?

I haven't fully learned how to make my own activities. I believe it can be time consuming. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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Christopher D.

University Lab Support at the University of Georgia

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

12/10/2020

"Desmos is an very smooth very enjoyable option for all your calculator needs."

5/5

What do you like best about Desmos?

Desmos takes graphing calculators to the next level. It displays the numerical answers as well as a visual representation. This helps all types of learners to be successful Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Desmos?

Desmos does not have the most clear input settings. Sometimes Desmos has a difficult time accepting inputs of large equations. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Desmos:

Desmos takes graphing calculators to the next level. It displays the numerical answers as well as a visual representation. This helps all types of learners to be successful Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Desmos solving and how is that benefiting you?

As a Mechanical Engineering student I consult Desmos with some of the most difficult equations in my field. so far Desmos has not had a problem with crunching numbers, big or small. Also, Desmos has a very useful history feature. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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Lyndsay R.

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

10/27/2020

"Math Changer!"

5/5

What do you like best about Desmos?

It is very easy to use and student friendly. It helps support visual learners and I am able to show why an answer is correct or not by using the graphs to show it. I always use this when teaching systems of equations and kids get it! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Desmos?

Sometimes, allowing kids to have access to this program too soon allows them time to cheat instead of learn. Some students who get frustrated will just use this to give them answers instead of using it to check their answers. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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Yanik B.

Self impoyed

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

11/24/2020

"Desmos-The Most Successful online calculator"

4/5

What do you like best about Desmos?

I love how easy the calculator is to use. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Desmos?

I don’t enjoy how it’s difficult to change the color on the graph. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Desmos:

I recommend desmos to everyone in the education field, or parents of those who’s kids are in high school. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Desmos solving and how is that benefiting you?

I solve many problems with my kids and in the work place. It’s much easier than a graphing calculator. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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Najafa I.

Research assistant

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

11/6/2020

"Great Learning Tool"

5/5

What do you like best about Desmos?

The visuals to assist in the learning are really helpful. Also, the interface is easy to use for all users with or without experience. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Desmos?

I actually do not have much that I dislike about desmos. I think it's easy to use, however it takes some time for people to adjust to it's full. capabilities. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Desmos:

Great graphing and imaging tool. Much easier and visual aid alternative to graphing and scientific calculators. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Desmos solving and how is that benefiting you?

Desmos gives students an easier time visualizing trig functions and equations. It is good for checking work and graphing derivatives in calculus. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.