Is the 2026 SAT Desmos Proof? (the truth...)

Summary

The video addresses rumors that the digital SAT in 2026 will make Desmos unusable. At the time of recording, the presenter says the College Board had not officially confirmed those rumors. Desmos remained available, and the College Board had even added calculator features.

The presenter’s broader point is that Desmos can help with many SAT math questions, but relying on it alone is not enough to earn a top score. They compare SAT math to cooking: memorizing Desmos techniques is like learning recipes without understanding how ingredients and cooking work. Understanding the underlying principles helps students handle unfamiliar problems more effectively.

In a sample problem, the presenter says graphing alone does not clearly reveal the answer, while using the discriminant provides a way to solve it. The takeaway is to learn both calculator techniques and the math behind them.

Recommended Approach

1. Learn how to use Desmos

Desmos is useful for many SAT math questions. Learn techniques with an understanding of how and why they work, rather than memorizing isolated tricks.

2. Learn the relevant math concepts

The presenter highlights:

• Basic algebra and arithmetic operations
• Inequalities
• Translating words into mathematical expressions
• Functions and transformations
• Linear equations and systems of equations
• Exponential growth and exponent rules
• Quadratics, including factoring and discriminants
• Polynomials
• Rational functions

3. Ask why the math works

Don’t just memorize a procedure or use Desmos to get an answer. For example, two equations intersect where they have the same value at the same point, which is why their intersection represents a solution to the system.

Understanding the logic behind concepts can help with problems that cannot be solved easily with Desmos alone.

Community and Course Promotion

The video also promotes the presenter’s SAT-prep community and courses. A featured member, LavaCube, says the community’s SAT playbooks helped him identify topics to study and that his practice score increased by 110 points in two weeks.

Speakers and Sources Featured

• The video’s presenter — Discusses the Desmos rumor, SAT math preparation, and the recommended study approach.
• LavaCube — Community member who shares a brief testimonial about the SAT-prep program.
• Unidentified singing voice(s) — Heard during a musical outro; the subtitles do not identify the singer(s).