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

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Independent Math Learners

Help me give my students independent math area where they will explore problem solving strategies.

  • $315 goal

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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.

My Project

The proposed project seeks to create a conducive learning environment that encourages students to take ownership of their mathematical education. By providing students with notebooks, math charts, and clipboards, we aim to facilitate their independent learning journeys, allowing them to set and achieve personalized learning goals. The materials requested will serve as indispensable resources for students to document their progress, practice problems, and explore mathematical concepts at their own pace.

Notebooks: The provision of high-quality notebooks will enable students to organize their mathematical notes, solve problems, and record their thought processes.

Each student will be provided with a dedicated notebook, fostering a sense of ownership and encouraging them to reflect on their progress.

Math Charts: The inclusion of math charts, such as multiplication tables, geometric shapes, and formulas, will serve as visual aids to reinforce concepts. These charts will be prominently displayed in the classroom, allowing students to refer to them whenever needed, strengthening their understanding and retention of mathematical concepts.

Clipboards: Equipping students with clipboards will facilitate their mobility within the classroom, allowing them to engage in collaborative activities, peer-to-peer discussions, and problem-solving tasks. The clipboards will provide a portable and practical writing surface, enabling students to work comfortably in any learning environment.

Mr. Colon PS 5 Port Morris School Grades 6-8

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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Bronx, NY 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

32 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Staples Composition Notebooks 7.5 x 9.75 Wide Ruled 100 Sheets Black/White Marble 4/Pack (ST58369) • Staples $4.50 30 $135.00
Staples Hardboard Clipboard Memo Size Brown (44293) • Staples $2.44 20 $48.80
New Path Learning - Math Flip Chart Set Gr 7 • Teachers' School Supply $44.95 1 $44.95

Materials cost

$228.75

Vendor shipping charges

 $4.94

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.43

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$267.12

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$47.14

Total project goal

$314.26

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $314.26

1 Donor

-$157.13

Donations toward project cost

-$133.56

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$23.57

match offer

-$157.13

Match offer toward project cost

-$133.56

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$23.57

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 $0.00

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