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Ms. Garciacruz from Los Angeles, CA is requesting technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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iPad for Problem-Solving in Mathematics

My students need an iPad2. Help to supply the 2nd of 5 needed iPads to transform my classroom into a model for technology-based education for my school.

  • $571 goal

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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

Education in the United States is currently shifting toward new Common Core student standards. These standards push for a deeper understanding of Mathematics concepts and an increase of critical thought and reasoning. Students will be expected to solve problems with great complexity.

Our district and school routinely uses iPads for reading assessments.

I want to take this powerful tool from assessment to full-on instructional tool. I want to put them in the hands of teams during problem-solving in Mathematics in order to encourage collaboration and promote logical reasoning. My students are all English Language learners. Many do not have access to computers or Internet at home, but they are eager learners and excited about the world and technological advances. Our school has actively provided them with technology training through two computer labs and computers in the classroom. Help me take them to the next level!

My Project

The iPads will be used by teams during Mathematics instruction. These teams will solve problems together directly on their team's iPad. Team representatives will then explain their problem-solving strategies to the rest of the class as they wirelessly display their math solutions using an LCD projector. It seems complicated, but will be done in a matter of seconds by a simple touch on the iPad! I am a Nationally Board certified teacher and have a Masters in Technology-Based Education. I have helped to write grants for technology training for myself and colleagues. Rest-assured that these valuable resources will be tapped into for their fullest potential. These resources will not only help my own students, but through modeling for my colleagues, it will transform instruction for hundreds of students. It will put an urban school in a low-income community the technological map!

Funding my project will help, not only my class, but my entire school because I will serve as model for teaching with technology for colleagues.

I am committed to training other teachers. Please, help one class; help a school!

Ms. Garciacruz Manchester Elementary School Communications Broadcasting Magnet School Grades PreK-2

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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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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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Apple® iPad® 2 Wi-Fi - tablet - iOS 5 - 16 GB - 9.7' • Best Buy for Business $399.99 1 $399.99

Materials cost

$399.99

Vendor shipping charges

 $12.00

Sales tax

 $36.60

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.00

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$484.59

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$85.52

Total project goal

$570.11

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $570.11

10 Donors

-$355.40

Donations toward project cost

-$323.09

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$32.31

match offer

-$190.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$161.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$28.50

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$24.71

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 $0.00

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