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Teacher Elder from Camden, NJ is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Calculator Progression

Help me give my students calculator batteries so students can have access to top of the line calculators.

  • 1 donor
  • $162 goal

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Teacher Elder has another project! Donate to Uniform Shirts to help their classroom.

All donations currently doubled!
You can complete this project for $83.
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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

Having reliable batteries for calculators is essential for students, especially when tackling complex math classes. Calculators are a crucial tool in modern education, particularly in subjects like algebra, calculus, and statistics, where students rely on them for performing intricate calculations and verifying their solutions. A calculator with a dying or unreliable battery can disrupt a student’s workflow, causing frustration and unnecessary delays in solving problems. In fast-paced environments such as exams or timed assessments, a malfunctioning calculator could even lead to mistakes or incomplete work, affecting performance and grades.

Furthermore, the dependability of calculator batteries allows students to focus on the conceptual and analytical aspects of math rather than worrying about technical issues.

With reliable power, students can confidently engage in learning without the added stress of frequent battery replacements or running out of charge mid-lesson. This sense of consistency supports better concentration and problem-solving, allowing students to maximize their learning experience. In the long run, ensuring that students always have access to well-functioning calculators enables them to effectively progress through their studies and builds a stronger foundation for more advanced mathematical concepts.

Teacher Elder Eastside High School Grades 9-12

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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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

80 students impacted 1donor

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
LeeCrynoid TI-84 Plus CE Battery,2025 New Upgrade High Capacity Battery-Compatible with Texas Instruments TI-84 Plus CE,TI Nspire CX、TI Nspire CX II,TI Nspire CX CAS,TI Nspire CX II CAS • Amazon Business $9.58 11 $105.38

Materials cost

$105.38

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.58

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$136.96

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$24.17

Total project goal

$161.13

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $161.13

1 Donor

-$161.13

Donations toward project cost

-$136.96

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$24.17

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 $0.00

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