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Fueling Mathematics

My students need math literature books, math related games, and math manipulatives.

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I am an 8th grade math teacher in a inner city school. I currently service approximately 70 students. Approximately 50% are performing at a basic or below basic in mathematics and reading.

My students struggle with the algebraic concept of balancing equations. Some students have expressed dislike and fear of mathematics. As a result I am always in search of new, interesting and innovative ways to teach mathematics.

The use of math literature books like Poems for Math Practice, Less Than Zero, The Number Devil, What's Your Angle, Pythagoras? and math games like dominoes and quizmo will provide an opportunity my students work with math concepts through the use of literature and math games. The use of an algebra balance kit will also help my students grasp the difficult concept of balancing equations.

You will be make possible for students who are struggling or fearful of mathematics to make connection to mathematics through literature, games, and manipulatives.

Ms. R. Fairhill Elementary School Grades 6-8

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At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

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Philadelphia, PA View local requests

Nearly all 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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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Poems for Math Practice with 80 Skill-Building Activities Laureen Reynolds • Barnes and Noble $14.35 1 $14.35
Less Than Zero (Mathstart Series), Vol. 49 Stuart J. Murphy, Frank Remkiewicz (Illustrator) • Barnes and Noble $5.39 1 $5.39
Number Devil: A Mathematical Adventure Hans Magnus Enzensberger, Rotraut Susanne Berner (Illustrator), Michael Henry Heim (Translator) • Barnes and Noble $17.10 2 $34.20
DOUBLE NINE DOMINOES----*Comments* • Teachers' School Supply Inc. $4.84 4 $19.36
QUIZMO INTERMEDIATE MATH GAME SERI ES----*Comments* • Teachers' School Supply Inc. $97.31 1 $97.31
ALGEBRA BALANCE and BOOK SET----*Comments* • Teachers' School Supply Inc. $55.34 1 $55.34
What's Your Angle, Pythagoras? Julie Ellis, Phyllis Hornung (Illustrator) • Barnes and Noble $7.15 1 $7.15

Materials cost

$233.10

Vendor shipping charges

 $23.31

Sales tax

 $13.99

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.83

Fulfillment labor & materials

$17.00

Total project cost

$293.00

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$64.32

Total project goal

$357.32

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $357.32

1 Donor

-$344.71

Donations toward project cost

-$293.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$51.71

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$12.61

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