One-variable data: distributions and measures of center and spread – Difference between Medians
This guide will walk you through the process of calculating the difference between medians for one-variable data using Desmos. You’ll learn how to identify the median value and subtract it from a given number, allowing you to understand how the center of your data set compares to a specific point.
One-variable data: distributions and measures of center and spread – Difference between Medians (SPR)
This guide will help calculate the difference between medians for two data sets using Desmos. You will learn to create a table and input data for two months, and how to use the median function to calculate the difference between medians.
Nonlinear Functions – Translate Function (SPR)
This guide provides a step-by-step walkthrough of how to use the Desmos graphing calculator to solve a function problem involving translation. It demonstrates how to enter and manipulate equations and it will help you to understand how to quickly find the y-value of a function at a specific point.
Nonlinear Functions – Minimum value (SPR)
This guide helps you identify the minimum value of a nonlinear function using Desmos. It focuses on using a graphical approach to find the lowest point on the graph of the function, which corresponds to the minimum output value.
Nonlinear Functions – Maximum Value
This guide explains how to find the maximum value of a nonlinear function using Desmos. It covers how to rearrange the function to make it compatible with Desmos, how to zoom out to find the highest point on the graph, and how to identify the maximum value by clicking on the highest point. It also includes a helpful tip about an alternative way to enter the equation.
Nonlinear Functions – x-intercept
This guide will teach you how to use Desmos to find the x-intercept of a nonlinear function. This skill can be helpful for understanding and interpreting the behavior of nonlinear functions.
Linear Equations in 2 Variables – Using x & y variables
This guide helps you solve a linear equation problem in two variables by demonstrating how to use Desmos to visualize the equation and determine the solution. It covers the steps involved in entering the equation, adjusting variables, zooming out, and finding the intersection point to identify the correct answer.
Nonlinear Functions – Constants w/ Slider (SPR)
This guide teaches you how to use Desmos to test the relationship between variables in an equation and a graph. By manipulating sliders in Desmos, you can experiment with how changing the values of variables affects the graph’s shape and position. The guide demonstrates how to use this technique to solve for specific variable values that produce a desired graph, ultimately calculating the difference between those values.
Circles – Coordinates of Center
This guide provides a step-by-step approach to finding the coordinates of the center of a circle. It uses the concept of the midpoint and the properties of a vertical diameter to arrive at the solution, making it easy to understand and apply.
Circle – Value of Tan
This guide demonstrates how to use Desmos to find the equation of a linear function when given a table of points. By entering the points into the Desmos table feature and using the regression function, you can easily determine the linear equation representing the data.