Desmos Derby: Powering Through the Finish Line
The Ultimate Guide to Mastering the Digital Calculator for STAAR, ACT, and SAT
In the high-stakes world of standardized testing, speed and precision are everything. Are you using your digital dashboard to its full potential, or are you stuck in the pits? Join us for the Desmos Derby, a fast-paced, deep-dive session designed to turn the Desmos Graphing Calculator into your greatest competitive advantage. We aren't just plotting points—we’re engineering wins.
In this session, we will strip down the interface and show you exactly how to navigate the specific Desmos versions found on the STAAR, ACT, and SAT. If you are a teacher looking to equip your students with the best tools, this session provides the "mechanics" you need. By the end of the Derby, you’ll have a full toolkit of digital strategies to tackle any math section with confidence.
Gentlemen (and ladies), start your engines. Let’s master Desmos.
Special instructions
Bring a device to access Desmos online.
Presenter(s)
Janeigh Stalling
Accomodations
Please notify the ESC Contact listed below if you have a specific accommodation request.
ESC contact
Janeigh Stalling
ESC contact email
jstalling@esc14.net
Location
Room(s)
Callahan (North)
Date(s)
July 6, 2026
Time
8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Registration deadline
July 5, 2026 8:30 AM
Registering with purchase orders
If registering with a purchase order, you must first submit your purchase order to Region 14 at: pitstopadmin@esc14.net.
A confirmation email will be sent once the purchase order is processed (generally within 4 business hours), and you will be able to complete your registration.
An invoice will be issued after the session is completed.
Cancellation deadline
You may cancel this registration anytime before the end of business on June 30, 2026.
No refunds will be given after this date.
Fees
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CPE credit
6.0 hours
Subject(s)
Math
Grade(s)
8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Audience(s)
Any Interested Audience, Curriculum Staff, Secondary Teachers, Teachers
Objective(s)
1.1, 1.4, 2.2, 2.4
Note
Please make other arrangements for non-participants - including children.