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Financial Literacy Is The Way To Teach Math

My students need play coins and colored paper to print out bills for math class.

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Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

I teach 6th grade math at a Title I school, where over 95% of our students receive free or reduced lunch, and 84% of them are second language learners. Still, our school has an ongoing tradition of academic excellence. We believe each child is unique and deserving of a rich, educational experience.

I recently attended an in-service on teaching math, and was inspired to use more manipulatives with my students. After looking at our California State Standards, I found that most of the 6th grade math standards can be taught using money. Money could be the driving force behind the understanding of decimals, algebra, integers, and of course taxes and discounts.

Yes, we could simply discuss math problems on the board. However, manipulatives help engage students. We need pretend money that students can use to understand the problems in a more concrete format. Money they can use to find the missing value of x (which has been stuffed into an envelope). Money they can use to figure out the checks and balances of integers. Money they can use to add decimals... and the ideas continue.

The great thing about this project is that it teaches financial literacy as well. As they become more aware of how money and numbers work, students will realize that math will help them become smarter independent thinkers and consumers that will aid their financial future. Thank you for your interest.

Mr. R. Wilkerson Elementary School Grades 6-8

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El Monte, CA 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 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Bulk Classroom Coin Set • Nasco $53.95 1 $53.95
Magnetic Coins & Bills • Nasco $7.95 4 $31.80
QUILL BRIGHT COLORED COPY PAPER-LTR SIZE,8-1/2 X 11",20 LB. Quill Brand Xtra-Brights Color Paper; Red • Quill $10.97 1 $10.97
QUILL BRIGHT COLORED COPY PAPER-LTR SIZE,8-1/2 X 11",20 LB. Quill Brand Xtra-Brights Color Paper; Green • Quill $10.97 1 $10.97

Materials cost

$107.69

Vendor shipping charges

 $10.77

Sales tax

 $7.81

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.69

Fulfillment labor & materials

$17.00

Total project cost

$146.00

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$32.05

Total project goal

$178.05

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $178.05

2 Donors

-$171.76

Donations toward project cost

-$146.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$25.76

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$6.29

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