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Mrs. Gonzales from Sun Valley, CA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Enhancing Collaborative Learning with Playing Cards in Math

Help me give my students playing cards and games for a fun collaborative math classroom!

  • $370 goal

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My Project

In our dynamic math classroom, we're dedicated to fostering an environment where students not only grasp mathematical concepts but also develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and teamwork skills. To achieve this, we are seeking funding to provide a set of playing cards for each student.

Playing cards are a versatile and engaging tool that can transform traditional math instruction.

By integrating them into our lessons, students will be able to:

Explore Mathematical Concepts: Playing cards can be used for a variety of activities, from practicing arithmetic operations to exploring probability and statistics. This hands-on approach allows students to interact with mathematical concepts in a fun and meaningful way.

Promote Collaborative Learning: Many of the activities designed around playing cards encourage students to work together, communicate their thought processes, and solve problems as a team. This collaborative approach helps students learn from each other and develop essential interpersonal skills.

Enhance Engagement: Using playing cards adds an element of play to our lessons, making math more engaging and less intimidating. This can help increase student motivation and enthusiasm for learning.

Differentiate Instruction: Playing cards can be adapted for various skill levels, allowing for differentiated instruction that meets the needs of all students. Whether they are practicing basic operations or exploring more complex mathematical ideas, the cards provide a flexible tool to support diverse learning needs.

With your support, we can equip our classroom with the playing cards needed to enhance our collaborative math activities. Your contribution will help create a more interactive, engaging, and inclusive learning environment where students can thrive and develop a love for math.

Needed Items: Playing card decks for each student and instructional materials

Thank you for considering our project and for supporting our students' mathematical journey!

Mrs. Gonzales John Francis Polytechnic High School Freshman Center Grades 9-12

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Sun Valley, CA View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

100 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
SET? Family Games SET? The Family Game of Visual Perception?, Pack of 2 (SET1000-2) • Quill.com $22.94 5 $114.70
S&S Worldwide, Quadpod Tall, (W169) • Quill.com $16.99 4 $67.96
Kagan Publishing? Cooperative Learning & Pre-Algebra Book • Quill.com $38.24 1 $38.24
Kagan Publishing? Cooperative Learning & Algebra Book • Quill.com $35.69 1 $35.69

Materials cost

$256.59

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $23.48

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.85

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$313.92

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$55.40

Total project goal

$369.32

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $369.32

1 Donor

-$156.96

Donations toward project cost

-$156.96

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

match offer

-$184.66

Match offer toward project cost

-$156.96

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$27.70

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$27.70

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 $0.00

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