Past projects 2
The Power of Play 2.0
Funded Jan 18, 2023"Without mathematics, there's nothing you can do. Everything around you is mathematics. Everything around you is numbers."-Shakuntala Devi
My students always ask me when they will ever use the mathematics we learn each day, and I tell them that learning math is more than just working with numbers; the learning of mathematics enables us to think critically and creatively, it helps us to become strong problem-solvers, and it guides us to see our world through the eyes of a mathematician.
With your generous donations, I am able to bring the Power of Play to my students through games and collaborative interactions. It is the perfect supplement to a long series of lessons on solving linear & quadratic equations. My current students and those to come will truly enjoy these games. Thanks for being a part of my students' academic journeys.”
With gratitude,
Mrs. JOHN
Future Mathematicians Need Technology
Funded Jan 30, 2012My students and I would like to sincerely thank you for the donations made to our classroom. The batteries were used immediately to energize the class set of graphing calculators and the tablet was programmed to fit the needs of each class. My Geometry class was able to make direct connections with trigonometric tables and the values of various trigonometric functions using the graphing calculators. The students were also able to solve a variety of word problems using the trigonometric functions on the calculators. As a culminating activity of the chapter, the students also incorporated technology by creating PowerPoint presentations on the subject matter. It was so wonderful to observe each student's enthusiasm to learn how to use the calculators, and during intense problem-solving sessions, they were quite elated when they saw correct answers pop up on the screens.
My seventh grade classes were able to use the tablet during their exploration of the Pythgorean Theorem. The students were able to visualize how the theorem was developed from the area of squares. Students worked with an interactive puzzle and a Pythagorean Theorem calculator. The students were quite interested in the lab and having the opportunity to interact with the material in a variety of ways helped them to retain it much better. They enjoyed the lesson and requested that future lessons involved the tablet as well. Your generosity has truly opened the door for learning mathematics via technology. My students were given the opportunity to support their learning in different ways, and for that, I am grateful. Please continue to show your support for education. The children are our future, make every effort count! Thank You... ”
With gratitude,
Mrs. JOHN
This classroom project was brought to life by Wasserman Foundation and 33 other donors.