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Ms. Herrington from Stockbridge, GA is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Calculating Minds: Empowering Math Students with Access to Scientific Calculators

Help me give my students access to scientific calculators during math class to explore number patterns, verify calculations, and solve multi-step problems.

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My Project

Calculators are often seen as quick “answer getters,” but they are also powerful thinking tools. In my Algebra 2 classroom, scientific calculators are used to explore patterns, emphasize the importance of sequencing computations, and solve contextual problems with large numbers. Unfortunately, not all of my students are able to purchase a personal device.

Having a class set of scientific calculators guarantees that everyone has the opportunity to learn how to effectively use a calculator as a thinking tool to improve their analytical skills while learning mathematics.

During instructional time, students have opportunities to learn how and when to use the calculators compared to written calculations on paper. While practicing, all learning styles are validated as students choose which processes they prefer to use. Additionally, students become more aware that using a calculator does not guarantee success. Calculator use requires a level of mathematical understanding and accuracy when inputting values to solve complex problems. With the presence of a calculator, students can be empowered to take risks, observe patterns, and validate their answers with the click of a few buttons.

Familiarity with how to use technology as a thinking tool will transfer beyond my classroom. Your donation will foster an inclusive learning environment where students improve their confidence, critical thinking and mathematical skills. Can you help us get a class set of calculators? No amount is too small to help bring the project to life.

Ms. Herrington Woodland High School Grades 9-12

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

Equity Focus

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.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Stockbridge, GA 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

HBCU Alum 185 students impacted 9donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Casio fx-115ESPLUS2 2nd Edition, Advanced Scientific Calculator • Amazon Business $18.54 32 $593.28
25 Sheets, 1-100 Number Stickers Labels - 0.4" Round, Black, Pack of 2500 • Amazon Business $5.59 1 $5.59

Materials cost

$598.87

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $41.32

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.98

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$679.17

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$119.85

Total project goal

$799.02

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $799.02

7 Donors

-$399.50

Donations toward project cost

-$339.58

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$59.92

match offer

-$399.52

Match offer toward project cost

-$339.59

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$59.93

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 $0.00

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