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The Geometer’s Sketchpad is a powerful tool which is fun and effective for exploring math concepts. Increase engagement and understanding with tangible, visual math.​

If you are new to Geometer’s Sketchpad via ConnectED, here are some options to build familiarity with Sketchpad.

• Access Sketchpad Online Tutorials​
• Access Sketchpad Tips

Learn how to use Sketchpad while exploring central mathematical ideas. Each tutorial contains step-by-step instructions.​

• Constructing Triangles​
• Properties of Shapes​
• Angles in a Triangle​
• Perimeter and Area​
• Dynamic Algebra​
• Rotations and Symmetry​
• Translations and Reflections​
• Constructing Squares​
• Pythagorean Theorem​
• Twist and Shrink​
• Sine Wave Tracer​
• Tracing the Slope Function​

Sketchpad Tips are a quick overview of Sketchpad’s tools and menu commands. Click the category below to open step-by-step directions and supporting visuals.

• Tools
• Custom Tools
• File
• Edit
• Display
• Construct
• Transform
• Measure
• Number
• Graph

This library of classroom-ready activities and projects addresses a wide-range of mathematical topics. Each of these activities includes an overview, teaching notes, student worksheet, and sketches as needed.

• Explore Activities for Grades 3–5
• Explore Activities for Grades 6–8
• Explore Algebra Activities
• Explore Geometry Activities
• Explore Precalculus Activities
• Explore Calculus Activities

Current Geometer's Sketchpad Software users will find Sketchpad Activity Modules to be the perfect supplement to support hands-on learning in the classroom.