Getting the Most out of Desmos- Algebra and Beyond (GT Summit) - 35007
This session is part of the ESC Region 11 GT Summit, a one-day event designed to offer educators a personalized GT Update tailored to their specific needs through engaging and targeted learning experiences. This session counts as 1.5 hours of GT Update credit with a focus on differentiated curriculum for gifted learners. In this session, Algebra and beyond math teachers will discover how to leverage Desmos Classroom activities to challenge advanced students beyond simply finding the "right" answer. Educators will explore strategies for deepening mathematical thinking and differentiation through interactive, concept-focused tasks. Attendees will also gain access to the ESC Region 11 Desmos Resource Collection, a curated set of FREE, TEKS-aligned Desmos activities designed to support gifted learners throughout the year.
Audiences
Teacher - Gifted Talented/Advanced Academics, Teacher - High School (Grades 9-12), Teacher - Middle School (Grades 6-8)
Prerequisite/Special Notes
Explore all that the 2025 ESC Region 11 GT Summit has to offer! Visit www.esc11.net/GTSummit to learn more and select additional 1.5-hour sessions tailored to your interests and professional goals. Register for four sessions at the GT Summit to earn your annual 6-hour GT update!
Objectives
Algebra and beyond math teachers will learn to utilize Desmos Classroom activities to differentiate instruction for advanced learners by exploring interactive, concept-focused tasks.
Session
62258
Fee
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Seats Left
11
T-TESS
2.4
Registration Deadline
6/16/2025
Credit Type
G/T- Update
Duration
01:30
T-PESS
Presenter
David Henson ESC Region 11

For assistance contact:
Gypsy Mishoe
Educat. Specialist GT/Advance Academics
gmishoe@esc11.net

For assistance contact:
David Henson
Instructional Content Coach
dhenson@esc11.net
(817) 740-7579
Offered Again On
- 6/16/2025 10:00 am
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