I teach at a rural, Title I school. Almost 100% of students receive free or reduced lunches. My student population includes, foster situations, parent or parents who are incarcerated, grandparents raising grandchildren, emotional needs, and those who learn differently.
I strive to not let their success be determined by their zip code.
I have students whose basic needs are met and those whose are not. Our school's meals are for those who need them, counseling, clothing, school supplies, and extra-curricular opportunities to try to reach all our families.
Many of my parents/guardians are unable to help their child at home. My students need extra time outside the classroom to build a strong learning foundation.
My Project
My students need time to process and create a solid foundation on mathematical processes. They learn best when it is in a fun game.
The parents of my students are many times unable to help homework.
This creates a huge obstacle. Students are expecting to learn and apply strategies with little help from home.
Allowing families to check out a game that will help my 4th grade student master abstract mathematical concepts. The onus with this endeavor is while parents interact with their to complete homework in disguise of a game, parents will also learn new mathematical processes.
Help me teach my students abstract mathematical concepts and parents along this enormous endeavor.
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
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