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Ms. Cardus from Brooklyn, NY is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Dedicated Mathematicians In Need of Materials!

My students need 2 computers to participate in stations. My students need a graphing calculator organizer. My students need markers and colored pencils.

  • $1,312 goal

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My Students

Do you remember how frustrating it was to constantly erase the mistakes you made in your math notebook? The paper would rip, the eraser peels would be all over and your work area would be a mess. Imagine having dry erase markers, art supplies, and computers to properly display your work.

In September, I will have 96 dedicated math students who are going to tackle both eighth grade mathematics and the Algebra I material (typically ninth grade) in one school year.

My students lives are hard enough. Some live in shelters, some are the main caretakers for younger siblings, and some do not know where their next meal is going to come from. Despite all of this, students come to my math class wanting to learn. Even with all of this hardship, my students are determined to succeed. Last year, 97% of my students passed the ninth grade level examination. This year, I want all of my students to master the ninth grade material.

My Project

We all know with learning comes frustration, and to master two years worth of material in one year is no easy task. With the materials I have requested, students will be able to work in small teams and properly display their work. Whether it be a poster, a dry-erase board presentation, or by using computer software, students will be proud of their group presentations. Also, with more technology in the classroom I can group students according to what sills they need help on and set up mathematics stations with strategic videos.

Help get rid of the math curse.

Donate to aid my students in completing two years worth of mathematics instruction in one school year. Allow them to enter high school a year ahead of their peers.

Ms. Cardus MS 88 Peter Rouget Grades 6-8

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More about Ms. Cardus

Brooklyn, NY 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

96 students impacted 8donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
HP - Pavilion 17.3'Laptop - AMD A8 - 4GB Memory - 750GB Hard Drive - Anodized Silver • Best Buy for Business $379.99 1 $379.99
HP - 14'Chromebook - Intel Celeron - 2GB Memory - 16GB Solid State Drive - Snow White • Best Buy for Business $285.25 1 $285.25
MARKERS CRAYOLA WASHABLE CONICAL TIP CLASSPACK SET OF 200 • School Specialty $77.89 1 $77.89
GraphCaddy Traveler • Nasco $65.41 1 $65.41
Expo Low Odor Dry Erase Markers - 16 Color Set • Teachers' School Supply $26.84 2 $53.68
Expo Low Odor Fine Tip Dry Erase Markers - 12 Color Set • Teachers' School Supply $17.62 3 $52.86
PENCIL PRANG COLORED MASTER SET OF 288 • School Specialty $52.24 1 $52.24
Algebra I Station Activities for Common Core Standards • Nasco $28.01 1 $28.01
Dell - Speaker System - Black • Best Buy for Business $19.87 2 $39.74

Materials cost

$1,035.07

Vendor shipping charges

$34.07

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$15.53

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,114.67

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$196.71

Total project goal

$1,311.38

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$1,311.38

5 Donors

-$535.69

Donations toward project cost

-$455.34

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$80.35

Matching donations from our partners

-$775.68

Match offers toward project cost

-$659.33

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$116.35

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$0.00

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