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Mr. Lipa from Saint Louis, MO is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Empowering 7th Graders: Math Tools for Mastering Rational Numbers

Help me give my students for these tools are essential for their learning of mathematics. Thank you so much.

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My Project

I love the curiosity and energy my 7th-grade students bring to math class every day. They are eager to learn, explore, and challenge themselves with new concepts. However, many of them face challenges when it comes to grasping abstract mathematical ideas, especially when dealing with rational numbers, fractions, and operations.

How Resources Will Help

The specific resources I’m requesting—like calculator, math towers, pencils, dice and board games etc.—will make a tremendous difference in their learning. These hands-on tools will help them visualize complex concepts and solidify their understanding of fractions, decimals, and rational numbers. By providing visual aids and tactile resources, students can explore mathematical ideas in a more concrete way, making abstract concepts like adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing rational numbers much more accessible.

With the use of math tools, students will be able to practice problems in real time, get immediate feedback, and work collaboratively with their peers. This will foster an engaging, interactive learning environment that encourages participation and supports their learning at all levels.

Goals for This Project

My primary goal is to create an environment where all students feel confident tackling math problems, particularly when it comes to rational numbers and operations. I want to close the gap between those who struggle and those who excel by giving every student the tools to succeed. These resources will also support differentiated instruction, allowing me to meet students where they are and help them advance at their own pace.

What Makes My Students Special

Despite facing various challenges, both in and out of the classroom, they are constantly striving to grow. M With these resources, I know they can unlock their potential and develop a strong foundation in mathematics that will serve them in their academic journey and beyond.

Mr. Lipa Riverview Gardens Central Middle School 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.

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Saint Louis, MO View local requests

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

90 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Learning Resources Rainbow Calculator & Storage Chart, Set of 30 Classroom Calculators, Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $117.43 1 $117.43
Lakeshore Multiplication Tower of Math Game • Lakeshore Learning Materials $24.99 1 $24.99
Sterilite© Stacking Basket - Small - 12-1/2 in. L x 8-5/8 in. W x 5-3/8 in. H • Nasco $2.98 8 $23.84
Lakeshore See & Solve Math Center • Lakeshore Learning Materials $22.99 1 $22.99
Ticonderoga Pre-Sharpened No 2 Pencils with Eraser, Pack of 72 - Wood • School Specialty $17.99 1 $17.99
Foam Dice Set - Bulk Pack of 36, 1.5 Inch Large Assorted Colorful Foam Dice Cubes with Number Dots, Use for Kids, Classrooms, Math Games, Building Toys, Party Supplies by Bedwina • Amazon Business $13.79 1 $13.79
50 Pieces Colored Dice, 6 Sided Dice for Board Games, 14mm Bulk Dice for Math Learning, Dice for Classroom • Amazon Business $6.86 1 $6.86
SI Manufacturing Math Symbol Dice, Set of 5 • School Specialty $2.32 1 $2.32

Materials cost

$230.21

Vendor shipping charges

 $24.38

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.45

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$288.04

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$50.83

Total project goal

$338.87

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $338.87

2 Donors

-$169.43

Donations toward project cost

-$144.02

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$25.41

match offer

-$169.44

Match offer toward project cost

-$144.02

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$25.42

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 $0.00

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