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Ms. Harris' Classroom

  • Brown Upper Elementary School
  • Springhill, LA
  • More than half of students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

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  • Hearing Toward Math Success

    Funded Jul 16, 2022

    I just wanted to thank you for the wonderful donation to my classroom. The earbuds is a necessity for all students who use our math program (Zearn). All students use reading programs such as Myon and Epic. The students who have the computer read to them have the benefit of the earbuds as well. There are many more programs we use that require the use of earbuds: learnzillion(ELA), phd science(science), lexia(ELA), google read & write(all subjects), edulastic(all subjects), and LEAP(standardized testing from the state).

    The earbuds also helped the students concentrate by reducing background noise. This also helped the students calm down and not feel as anxious. This also reduced the noise level in the classroom so other students can concentrate, Hearing the audio through earbuds sounded better than listening at a low volume without earbuds with their computer. Thanks to your generous donation. I was able to successfully implement all our programs that involved audio.”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Harris

    This classroom project was brought to life by General Motors and 2 other donors.
  • Hearing and Writing Toward Math Success

    Funded Aug 17, 2021

    This project has allowed my students to not have to stress about not having markers or headphones. Some students have mentioned that they've asked their parents to buy headphones and they just never purchase them. The students have also said that their parents don't have a vehicle and cannot get to to the store.

    We also have included several more programs that require the use of headphones, Moby Max , Reflex, Phd science(online version) and Frax. The students have quickly grasped the basics of each program and they can quickly go from one program to the next.

    By having headphones to use students can increase their focus because we often have to use a 50/50 model. Having markers have students to use their boards more. The boards have also been useful for small group intervention as well. The students hold their boards up and I can quickly gain feedback. Half the class is doing one thing while the other is expected to wear headphones to block out the noise of the other group which allows the student to focus better. I have some students who are also sensitive to noise and it makes them anxious. Headphones are also a solution for that.

    The headphones and markers have been a much needed necessity for my classroom. I cannot express my gratitude with having these things donated.”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Harris

    This classroom project was brought to life by Facebook, Inc..
The use of whiteboards is almost a daily activity in my classroom, in math. Using Zearn (online version of Eureka) in math, students grab their whiteboards for guided practice and to record modeled strategies. The whiteboards allow me to see exactly what they are doing, as well as provide an easy place for them to show and share their work. It also allows me to see what common errors are being made so I can prevent problems before testing. What becomes a problem is the fact that the markers never seem to last. When the markers run out and I don't have any to replace them and you can see the disappointment on the student's face. They can use pencil and paper but the time it takes to transition to that is distracting for many of my students who have focusing issues and they miss important instruction form either myself or other students. Once we have completed guided practice, the students complete independent work on their chrome books to reinforce the guided practice. Part of this process involves listening to video. In order not to disturb other students it is essential for them to use earbuds or headphones. If they do not have them they have to turn the volume low enough to not disturb other students yet high enough for them to hear it themselves. This is difficult for the students to achieve. Students tend to also use the earbuds very quickly and they do not seem to last. By donating to my project, you will not only help to improve and increase student attention and focus, you will ultimately help to increase their academic achievement. Students will be able to simply focus on the academic material at hand, and not worry whether they will have materials.

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The use of whiteboards is almost a daily activity in my classroom, in math. Using Zearn (online version of Eureka) in math, students grab their whiteboards for guided practice and to record modeled strategies. The whiteboards allow me to see exactly what they are doing, as well as provide an easy place for them to show and share their work. It also allows me to see what common errors are being made so I can prevent problems before testing. What becomes a problem is the fact that the markers never seem to last. When the markers run out and I don't have any to replace them and you can see the disappointment on the student's face. They can use pencil and paper but the time it takes to transition to that is distracting for many of my students who have focusing issues and they miss important instruction form either myself or other students. Once we have completed guided practice, the students complete independent work on their chrome books to reinforce the guided practice. Part of this process involves listening to video. In order not to disturb other students it is essential for them to use earbuds or headphones. If they do not have them they have to turn the volume low enough to not disturb other students yet high enough for them to hear it themselves. This is difficult for the students to achieve. Students tend to also use the earbuds very quickly and they do not seem to last. By donating to my project, you will not only help to improve and increase student attention and focus, you will ultimately help to increase their academic achievement. Students will be able to simply focus on the academic material at hand, and not worry whether they will have materials.

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