Past projects 2
Math Around the Room!
Funded Jul 23, 2021First off, I cannot thank you all enough for your generous donations towards my Math Around the room project. These white boards are used almost every day by my 90 students. With this 360 degree view I can be centrally located in the room and see what everyone is working on. It is much faster than walking up and down rows. I can offer quick feedback which benefits the class as a whole.
The students were very excited when they entered my room in August. They had never seen a classroom set up like this before. It is definitely an eye catcher for sure. Students ask at the beginning of every class if they are using the whiteboards, they actually get pretty bummed out when I say not today. I honestly can't say in my 20 years of teaching, that I have had students asking for more problems before, it is a great feeling!
As the year progresses with the white boards I would like to expand on their usage. For example, having groups at a whiteboard, and each member with a different color marker. With a given problem presented, each student will have to offer something towards solving it. I will be able to clearly see who participates and what based on the colors.”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Shea
Project Based Learning Tools in 8th Grade Math
Funded Aug 10, 2019So far my students have been enjoying the large white boards and small bulletin board. They were very intrigued by the boards when they were rolled in, and couldn't wait to use them.
So far, the white boards have been used in one of our CSI investigations. Each team now had a large work space to solve all of their clues! I have also been able to use them during both 1 to 1 and small group instruction times.
The bulletin board is housing my current anchor charts, allowing my large board to be used as a word wall. By having a designated area in my classroom my students now have a set area to locate their resources.
In the future I am hoping to continue using the boards for more investigations, brainstorming, help and relay races!
Thank you Donors Choose and sponsors for allowing my students access to these wonderful resources!”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Shea
This classroom project was brought to life by J.W. Couch Foundation and 6 other donors.