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Mrs. Ekstrum from Kimball, SD is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Creating in Math

Help me give my students Expo markers to help students create visual models of their math!

  • $236 goal

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My Project

By using expo markers during math, students are able to show their thinking through visuals as well as abstract representations. During math lessons and interventions, students are able to use expo markers to practice and better understand math concepts taught. Currently, my students have access to a limited amount of expo markers. Making sure that all of my students have access to expo markers in order to be successful is critical. We also are in need of two stools for my students to work in small groups with the teacher.

My students are able to become more engaged and active in their learning through the use of visual models created with an expo marker.

These manipulatives will help students make connections in their learning in a hands on and visual way.

Mrs. Ekstrum Kimball Junior High School Grades 6-8

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More than a third 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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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Expo Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Black, 36/Pack (1920940) • Quill.com $25.19 4 $100.76
HOOBRO Bar Stools Set of 2, Counter Height Bar Stools, 24.8" Bar Stools for Kitchen Island, Industrial Kitchen Bar Chairs, for Dining Room, Kitchen, Bar, Rustic Brown and Black BF07BY01G1 • Amazon Business $44.99 1 $44.99
Favourde 48 Pack Magnetic Whiteboard Dry Eraser Chalkboard Cleansers for Classroom, Home and Office (Green, 1.97 x 1.97 Inch) • Amazon Business $12.98 1 $12.98

Materials cost

$158.73

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$8.73

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.38

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$199.84

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$35.27

Total project goal

$235.11

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$235.11

3 Donors

-$143.04

Donations toward project cost

-$131.79

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$11.25

match offer

-$80.06

Match offer toward project cost

-$68.05

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$12.01

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$12.01

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$0.00

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