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Dr. Kasitz from Saint Clair, MO is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Building Algebraic Skills One Brick at a Time

Help me give my students the opportunity to learn Algebra using Legos to provide an engaging hands-on learning experience.

  • 3 donors
  • $282 still needed

expires Apr 22

  • 3 donors
  • $282 still needed
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Math is often best learned when students are active participants which is often difficult to accomplish with high school level math. I have tried to incorporate hands-on activities into my classroom to not only build algebraic skills but to increase communication, collaboration, problem solving, and teamwork skills. Recently, I purchased Lego dupes from the dollar store for students to complete various projects. With one student as the builder and the other as the director, students had to learn how to communicate together to complete the project. Problem solving was naturally occurring and all students were engaged with no behavior issues. With the success of this activity and the request from the students to have more hands-on activities, I went on a search to learn ways to teach Algebra concepts using Legos.

Legos can be used to teach addition of like terms, solving equations, exponents, factoring, area/volume, fractions, and so many more Algebra and high-level math topics.

Through various activities my students will use Legos to be able to visualize math concepts, improve, problem solving, collaboration and communication skills. Due to the cost of Legos, I am seeking assistance in building a classroom set to use as we begin new topics. While many of these concepts can be taught virtually, I feel students need to have the tactile experience to fully understand the concepts.

Research has shown that math is the leading cause of learners dropping out of high school and college. It is important to find alternative ways to teach math concepts. as many math concepts seem like abstract ideas, rules that don't always make sense, and memorization without a foundational understanding. Researchers have shown that students who learn math concepts with manipulatives are able to retain the information much longer than those who are taught via lectures.

Math can be fun and it is my desire to create a math classroom that is fun, engaging, and a place of self-discovery.

Dr. Kasitz St Clair Senior High School Grades 9-12

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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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Materials Cost Quantity Total
LEGO 11717 Classic Bricks Bricks Plates, Large Creative Building Toy for Kids, Gift for Boys and Girls Age 4 Plus with Wheels, Windows & 4 Baseplates • Amazon Business $109.19 4 $436.76

Materials cost

$436.76

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.55

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$473.31

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$83.53

Total project goal

$556.84

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $556.84

3 Donors

-$275.00

Donations toward project cost

-$233.75

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$41.25

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 $281.84

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