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Mr. Maduena from Los Angeles, CA is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Calculators for Chemistry

Help me give my students 30 TI-30 calculators to enhance their learning experience in chemistry by performing accurate calculations for experiments and data analysis.

  • $630 goal

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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

I love how my students approach chemistry with curiosity and determination, despite the challenges they face in mastering complex concepts. Many come from diverse backgrounds and are eager to excel, but lack access to the necessary tools for success. By providing 30 TI-30 calculators, this project will empower them to tackle essential calculations with confidence, allowing them to focus on understanding the science behind the numbers.

These calculators will make a significant difference in their learning by enhancing accuracy in calculations for experiments, balancing equations, and solving chemistry problems.

My goal for this project is to equip every student with the tools they need to participate fully in hands-on lab activities and data analysis, without the barrier of sharing limited resources. My students are special because they bring a unique blend of resilience and creativity to the classroom, and with the right tools, they can unlock their full potential in STEM fields.

Mr. Maduena Alliance Smidt Technology 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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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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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Texas Instruments 16-Digit Battery/Solar Powered Scientific Calculator Yellow and Blue Set of 10 (TI30XSMVTKYEL) • Staples $152.07 3 $456.21

Materials cost

$456.21

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $41.74

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.84

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$534.79

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$94.37

Total project goal

$629.16

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $629.16

3 Donors

-$292.90

Donations toward project cost

-$267.40

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$25.50

match offer

-$314.58

Match offer toward project cost

-$267.39

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$47.19

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$21.69

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 $0.00

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