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Mr. Dinowitz from Bronx, NY is requesting technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Hands ON Math!

My students need balances, motion detector technology, and books with sample hands-on activities to engage them in their common core algebra work.

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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.

My Students

My special needs students come into class eager to learn. While their learning abilities make it difficult for them to fully comprehend the content, when they can BECOME the math, they are engaged and can apply the math to the real world.

The students in my school are talented, personable, and intelligent.

They excel in music, and try to be engaged in academics; however, as my students have learning disabilities, it is a challenge for them to engage in much of the work, let alone comprehend it. While many students are able to learn by reading a book or watching a teacher do a problem, my special needs students truly excel when they are taught in a hands-on manner. Tests do not reflect my students' abilities, and while exams may be difficult, my students truly shine when they are part of the work, rather than people just trying to finish a task.

My Project

These items will help my students in two key areas of high school algebra. The first is "balancing equations." For many students, seeing an "x" with numbers next to it is very jarring. Many students learn to solve equations by writing and rewriting them, but that poses a challenge to my special needs students. With the balance, students "feel" the equation and can literally "balance" equations. The Motion Detectors will help students graph. Students are required to analyze a graph and infer a story from a paper graph; this technology allows them to BE the story and CREATE the graph. The Motion Detector attaches to a TI83, and based on a student's movement, will create a graph. This will allow students to learn by DOING, and incorporate 21st century technology. Lastly, the books I am requesting will provide the students with various other activities that will allow them to actively engage in their learning, rather than learning by copying a teacher.

Math is about more than just copying formulas; math is about discovering the way our world around us works.

Graphs and equations exist for us to represent what exists in our world. This project will allow students to engage in this process, and better understand the connection between math and their everyday lives. This engagement will allow them to better learn the common core curriculum and become "college ready."

Mr. Dinowitz Celia Cruz Bronx High School of Music Grades 9-12

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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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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Ti Cbr Motion Detect • Amazon Business $89.99 3 $269.97
ETA hand2mind, Four-Pan Algebra Balance, (020285) • Amazon Business $35.70 6 $214.20
Teaching the Common Core Math Standards with Hands-On Activities, Grades 9-12 • Amazon Business $26.57 1 $26.57
Hands-On Math Projects With Real-Life Applications: Grades 6-12 • Amazon Business $21.62 1 $21.62

Materials cost

$532.36

Vendor shipping charges

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Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.99

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$570.35

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$100.65

Total project goal

$671.00

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $671.00

1 Donor

-$335.50

Donations toward project cost

-$285.18

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$50.32

match offer

-$335.49

Match offer toward project cost

-$285.17

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$50.32

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$0.01

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 $0.00

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