This book teaches students how to use the Desmos graphing calculator—built into the digital SAT—to solve problems visually. It’s not a general math review. Instead, it focuses on strategic, graph-based techniques that help students approach questions with clarity, flexibility, and confidence.Answer

The focus is on Desmos-based strategies, but the math behind them is essential. Each technique is grounded in real SAT content, helping students strengthen both calculator skills and mathematical understanding.

Yes. The book is designed to be approachable, visual, and clear—especially for students who struggle with traditional explanations. Desmos lets students test ideas, explore patterns, and check their work without relying only on formulas.

Yes. Every practice problem includes a clear explanation that reinforces the Desmos technique used—and shows how the visual approach connects to the math behind it.

The book is organized around six techniques—each a strategy for using Desmos to solve a type of SAT problem. These include intersection points, tracing values, graph comparisons, and more.

Definitely. Even strong math students benefit from solving visually. Desmos techniques offer faster solutions, error-checking strategies, and greater flexibility—especially under timed conditions.

Algebra is powerful, but visuals can reveal patterns and relationships more quickly. Graphing allows students to test, compare, and confirm solutions—without the stress of complex equations.

The problems aren’t taken directly from official SAT exams, but they closely reflect SAT question types. The format and language are modeled after the digital SAT.

Yes, for most students. The Desmos calculator used on the SAT is web-based, and this book uses the online version. Desmos is free and works on most devices with internet access.

Absolutely. The structure is modular and easy to teach. Each technique includes guided examples and SAT-style problems that work well in lessons or small groups.

It’s designed for the digital SAT, but many strategies—like visual problem-solving—apply elsewhere. Just note that Desmos is not available on the ACT or PSAT.

It’s available on Amazon and through IngramSpark for schools and libraries. Visit the “Buy the Book” page for details.

The book is currently available as a full-color paperback. Other formats may be offered depending on demand.

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