Amplify Desmos Math for NYC
Hello NYC 6–8 math educators!
Welcome to Amplify Desmos Math, a structured approach to problem-based learning systematically building on students’ curiosity to develop lasting grade-level understanding.
On this site, you’ll find a variety of resources to guide you in learning more about Amplify Desmos Math and how to get started. Wondering what to order? Here’s your checklist to make sure you have everything you need.
About the program
Amplify Desmos Math New York is a comprehensive core program based on Illustrative Mathematics’® IM K–12 Math™. Our new, curiosity-driven program builds lifelong math proficiency by helping teachers create an engaged, collaborative math community with students at its center. Discourse is fueled by students sharing ideas, developing agency, and fostering a positive math identity. This is math that motivates.
By joining forces with Desmos Classroom, Amplify Desmos Math is changing the conversation around math instruction—for both students and teachers. Amplify Desmos Math provides:
- Engaging, discourse-rich math lessons that are easier to teach.
- Flexible, collaborative problem-solving experiences both online and off.
- Real-time insights that make student thinking more transparent.
Program highlights to know about
- Getting started with Amplify Desmos Math Video (coming soon)
- Curriculum overview and background
- Examples of implementation
- Implementation considerations
- Caregiver Resources
- Multilingual Learner Supports
Desmos Classroom digital lessons
Digital lessons should be powerful in their ability to surface student thinking and spark interesting and productive discussions. We’ve joined forces with Desmos Classroom to bring this vision to life with a complete library of interactive, collaborative lessons.
Engaging student experience
Relevant content and interactive math tools create an intuitive and engaging student experience. Plus, working together in real time allows students to see that communicating their ideas and learning from each other are important parts of math class.
Visibility into student thinking
Imagine having more visibility into your students’ mathematical thinking. Now imagine that students have access to this same information. With our collaborative lesson interface and teacher dashboard, students have awareness their own thinking and that of their peers—exposing them to a wider variety of approaches to solving the same problem.
Ready-to-teach lessons
Each grade level includes 150 ready-to-teach lessons, complete with slides, step-by-step teaching notes, suggested student and teacher responses, tips for incorporating instructional routines, support for developing mathematical language, and links to useful resources. Teachers can manage what slides students see, controlling the pace of the lesson to suit the needs of the class.
Planning for instruction
Amplify Desmos Math is customized specifically to meet the New York State Next Generation Math Learning Standards. Within each document below, you’ll find direct links to lessons and activities where each individual standard is addressed.
The program is also aligned with the expectations outlined in the New York City Department of Education Definition of Culturally Responsive-Sustaining Education and the New York State Culturally Responsive-Sustaining Education Framework. Download the CR-SE alignment.
Experience Amplify Desmos Math New York
Try out Amplify Desmos Math by following these steps.
Printable login instructions:
- Teachers: Log in with Amplify steps 1–3 and steps 4–6 or TeachHub (district-preferred login method)
- Administrators: Log in with Amplify or TeachHub (district-preferred login method)
- Students: Log in with Amplify steps 1–3 and steps 4–6 or TeachHub (district-preferred login method)
Additional support:
- How to navigate the platform
- How to reset student(s) password
- How to log my class out of a shared device
- Clever class logout instructions
Print Materials List:
Lesson Sampler
Amplify Desmos Math delivers the instructional power of student-centered learning packaged in a lesson format that’s teacher-friendly and manageable.
With easy-to-follow instructional support, implementing a problem-based program becomes more effective and enjoyable for both you and your students. Paired with the Desmos Classroom digital experience, math class is suddenly fun and dynamic, with plenty of opportunities for students to talk through their reasoning, work with their peers, and gain new understanding.
Additional features
Universal design
Every student is brilliant, and every student has brilliant mathematical ideas worth sharing and cultivating. Incorporating principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) into lessons brings students’ brilliance to the forefront. UDL is a research-based framework designed to ensure that all learners can access and participate in meaningful, challenging learning opportunities.
Diversity and representation
Helping students develop strong, healthy, and flexible math identities is a cornerstone of our program. Throughout the curriculum, students are taught that they themselves are mathematicians, that today’s math has been shaped by a diverse range of mathematicians who deserve to be celebrated, and that learning is never finished.
Assessments
Less exciting, but essential for learning: assessments. Amplify Desmos Math features a robust variety of formative and summative assessments, including readiness checks, exit tickets, quizzes, end-of-unit tests, and benchmarks aligned with New York State Next Generation Mathematics Learning Standards.
Reporting
Not only do our reports reveal progress toward standard mastery, but they also include details on how students performed against the standard in the past and how many encounters are yet to come. This feature alone helps teachers prioritize instruction and intervene with additional resources when necessary.
NYC webinar series
Figuring out how to implement a problem-based learning approach to mathematics can be fun—and challenging. Rest assured that you won’t be alone on this journey; Amplify will be by your side every step of the way. Our back-to-school math webinar series for K–8 administrators and teachers:
- Introduces the new NYC Solves initiative.
- Establishes the foundation for all educators to effectively understand and implement the NYCPS Shifts in Mathematics in their classrooms.
- Provides an overview of Amplify Desmos Math, the pre-approved NYCPS curriculum chosen to ensure that every school can successfully implement these math shifts and is supported with high-level, tailored professional development and coaching throughout the process.
Please see the specific webinars and the recordings below to learn more!
On-demand webinar 1
[Aug. 29 and Sept. 3, 2024]
Would you like to learn more about the NYCPS Shifts in Mathematics and enhance your understanding of each of the five shifts?
Explore how the NYCPS math shifts are transforming mathematics education from a procedural approach to a more engaging, discoverable, and connected learning experience.
Listen to the Understanding the NYCPS Shifts in Mathematics session recording.
On-demand webinar 2
[Sept. 10 and Sept. 12, 2024]
Let’s unpack the why, what, and how to unlock every student’s mathematical mind and build math proficiency for life! In this webinar, we discuss the power of teaching our children to be skilled mathematicians through a structured approach to problem-solving.
Listen to the Unlocking Mathematical Minds: A Structured Approach to Problem-Based Learning session recording.
On-demand webinar 3
[Sept. 17 and Sept. 19, 2024]
For some educators, transitioning to problem-based learning might seem daunting. There’s often concern that the open-ended nature of the approach could derail students from achieving mathematical goals. However, by finding the right balance between open-ended opportunities and structured classroom activities, teachers can encourage students to share their thinking while meeting key learning targets. Uncover simple shifts that educators can implement to foster the perfect balance of open-ended student thinking and focus on mathematical instructional goals.
Listen to the Making the Shift to Problem-Based Learning session recording.
On-demand webinar 4
[Oct. 1 and Oct. 3, 2024]
Amplify Desmos Math New York K–A1 is math that motivates! During this session recording, you’ll experience a grade 6 lesson that captures the essence of NYC Solves.
Listen to the Learn More and Experience Amplify Desmos Math LIVE, an NYCPS-Approved Math Curriculum session recording.
Looking for help?
Support is always within reach. Our team is dedicated to supporting you throughout your review. You can be reached at any time by emailing or calling us directly.
- Support pathways for NYC Core Orders
- Chat: Click the orange icon while logged in to get immediate help.
- Phone: Call our toll-free NYC Support number:
(888) 960-0380. - Email: Send an email to Carly Kriss at ckriss@amplify.com. In the message, please include your name, DBN, and question. Provide as much detail as possible, so we can help you find a solution!
