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Ms. Graham from Columbus, OH is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Crunching Numbers: Equipping Students With Essential Math Tools

Help me give my students a boost in math abilities and the confidence to gain key concepts in 7th and 8th grade math.

  • $429 goal

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Ms. Graham has another project! Donate to Bright Ideas: Making Math Fun and Engaging for All to help her classroom.

$225 - complete this project and be a hero

My Project

Many students struggle with math concepts, and without the right tools, they can become frustrated and disengaged. Calculators are essential for helping them focus on problem-solving and critical thinking rather than getting stuck on basic calculations. By providing reliable calculators, we can build their confidence, improve accuracy, and allow them to explore more advanced mathematical concepts without unnecessary obstacles.

Access to calculators will enable students to work more efficiently and understand math at a deeper level.

Instead of spending excessive time on calculations, they can focus on applying concepts to real-world problems. This will be especially beneficial for students with math anxiety, giving them a sense of security and helping them check their work. Calculators also prepare students for standardized tests and future coursework, where they are essential for success.

Our students are hardworking and eager to improve despite their challenges in math. Many struggle with number operations, but, thrive when given the right support. With access to calculators, they will gain the confidence and skills needed to tackle math problems independently, setting them up for future success in academics and beyond.

Ms. Graham Focus Learning Academy - Nrth Columbus Grades 6-8

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.

More about Ms. Graham

Columbus, OH 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

205 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Texas Instruments TI-30XIIS 10-Digit Scientific Battery & Solar Powered Scientific Calculator, Blue (TI30XIIS) • Quill.com $16.46 20 $329.20

Materials cost

$329.20

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.94

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$364.14

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$64.26

Total project goal

$428.40

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$428.40

1 Donor

-$214.20

Donations toward project cost

-$182.07

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$32.13

match offer

-$214.20

Match offer toward project cost

-$182.07

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$32.13

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$0.00

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