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Is Desmos safe for your child?

Age guide

10+

We advise Desmos from age 10 and up. Overall risk 2/10 (low risk).

9-12
Children in this age range can use Desmos for basic graphing of linear equations and exploring simple geometric transformations in a visual way.
13-15
Teenagers will utilize Desmos for more complex functions, including quadratic equations, trigonometric graphs, and data plotting for science projects.
16+
Older students will apply Desmos to advanced calculus concepts, differential equations, and statistical analysis, often for higher-level mathematics and engineering courses.

Desmos is a suite of free online math tools, including a graphing calculator, scientific calculator, and geometry tool. It is widely used by students and educators to visualize and explore mathematical concepts.

Age guide
10+
Overall risk
2/10
Violence
1/10
Toxic behaviour
1/10
Stranger contact
1/10
Addiction risk
4/10
Language
1/10
Influence
4/10

What parents should know

Desmos is a suite of online math tools, primarily a graphing calculator, designed to enhance mathematical understanding and exploration. It is widely used in educational settings for visualizing functions and data, offering a valuable resource for students from middle school through college.

What to do about Desmos

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Desmos age rating and parents guide: common questions

What age rating is Desmos?

Parentwise puts Desmos at 10+. We advise Desmos from age 10 and up. Overall risk 2/10 (low risk). Violence scores 1/10, language 1/10, stranger contact 1/10 and addiction risk 4/10.

Can a 10 year old use Desmos?

Yes, 10 is at or above the age we advise for Desmos (10+). Children in this age range can use Desmos for basic graphing of linear equations and exploring simple geometric transformations in a visual way.

Can a 12 year old use Desmos?

Yes, 12 is at or above the age we advise for Desmos (10+). Children in this age range can use Desmos for basic graphing of linear equations and exploring simple geometric transformations in a visual way.

Can a 13 year old use Desmos?

Yes, 13 is at or above the age we advise for Desmos (10+). Teenagers will utilize Desmos for more complex functions, including quadratic equations, trigonometric graphs, and data plotting for science projects.

Is Desmos appropriate for kids?

Desmos is a suite of online math tools, primarily a graphing calculator, designed to enhance mathematical understanding and exploration. Parentwise rates Desmos overall as low risk (2/10), with stranger contact at 1/10 and addiction risk at 4/10.

Is Desmos family friendly?

Desmos is one of the lower-risk titles we rate. It is widely used in educational settings for visualizing functions and data, offering a valuable resource for students from middle school through college.

Desmos parents guide: what should a parent know first?

Desmos is a suite of online math tools, primarily a graphing calculator, designed to enhance mathematical understanding and exploration. The parts that most often catch parents out are stranger contact (1/10) and how hard it pulls for more time (4/10).

Is Desmos safe for kids?

We advise Desmos from age 10 and up. Overall risk 2/10 (low risk). It is widely used in educational settings for visualizing functions and data, offering a valuable resource for students from middle school through college.

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