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Mr. Dwyane Thomas from Paterson, NJ is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Calculating for Success: Providing Calculators for Middle School Students

Help me give my students Scientific and Graphing Calculators for Middle School Math.

  • $2,668 goal

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Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

As you know, math is an essential subject that underpins many aspects of modern life. From finance and engineering to technology and data analysis, math plays a critical role in shaping our world.

However, not all students have access to the resources and support they need to excel in math.

That's why I am reaching out to you today to ask for your help purchase scientific and graphic calculators. Calculators play a crucial role in middle school education by providing students with a powerful tool to help them develop their mathematical skills.

Your donation can make a significant impact in the lives of math students who are struggling to keep up with the demands of their coursework.

By donating to support math education, you are investing in the future of our society. The skills and knowledge that students gain through their math education will help them succeed in their chosen careers and make meaningful contributions to their communities.

Thank you for considering this request, and I hope you will join us in supporting math education.

Mr. Dwyane Thomas Dr Martin Luther King Junior Educational Complex Grades 6-8

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Paterson, NJ View local requests

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

200 students impacted 21donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Texas Instruments - TI-84 Plus Graphing Calculator - Blue • Best Buy Education $120.47 10 $1,204.70
Texas Instruments Multiview TI-34 16-Digit Scientific Calculator Yellow/Blue Teacher 10 Pack • Staples $199.99 5 $999.95

Materials cost

$2,204.65

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$33.07

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$2,267.72

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$400.19

Total project goal

$2,667.91

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $2,667.91

2 Donors

-$1,628.96

Donations toward project cost

-$1,384.62

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$244.34

Matching donations from our partners

-$1,038.94

Match offers toward project cost

-$883.10

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$155.84

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