Calculator Time

Funded Oct 20, 2024

Thank you for your generosity for our students. New York State exam rules allow seventh graders to use calculators on their math exam. I tried to ask students to buy calculators but my inclusion classes only had four students at the most who were willing to buy calculators.

This donation allows all students to practice using the calculator. Students can overcome the challenges of not knowing how to count or memorizing the multiplication tables. Over time with use of the calculator students will start to remember some of their multiplication tables and arithmetic facts.

With the addition of the calculators I have noticed an increase in student engagement in my classes. I have student volunteers who give out and collect the calculators. Many students that did not volunteer to go to the board are willing to participate in class now. Thanks to you and your generosity math is making a come back for our students!”

With gratitude,

Mr. Martin