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Ms. Coleburn from Simpsonville, SC is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Learning Algebra as a Non-English Speaker

Help me give my students materials to support their learning in Algebra 1, especially several students who don't speak English as their primary language.

  • $1,241 goal

This project expired on June 27, 2024.

This project expired on June 27, 2024.

My Project

Algebra 1 is tough, especially if you live in America and don't speak English. In SC, students in Algebra 1 take the EOC exam and it's worth 20% of their final grade. Unfortunately, this exam is only provided in English. There are accommodations that we can offer; however, the learning experience is still a challenge when you're trying to learn Algebra and English at the same time.

To help our non-native students succeed in Algebra 1 and their final exam, these items will contribute to holding sessions outside of class to build their basics in English, help them recognize key math terms, and improve their fluency in solving real-world problems.

These sessions are likely to be held during the school day as an "on-site field trip" and will have a variety of stations to meet all of their needs. No matter the language they speak, I want them to work together in learning English and math. Since all of these sessions are held outside of class, being mobile is a must. The utility cart to carry materials and the whiteboard make that easy. The pen scanner and flashcards will help in having auditory and visual translations. The magnetic coordinate plane, colored paper, chart paper, markers, and erasers will serve as materials to make the session accessible and engaging.

I hope that you will consider contributing to these students. They're just ordinary kids trying to navigate their way through high school like anyone else. I have built meaningful relationships with my students learning English and they truly have a piece of my heart. This is a great opportunity for teachers and students to work together in intentionally planned small groups to promote community and appropriate study habits, and to have fun while learning. This will foster increased scores and promote a growth mindset.

Ms. Coleburn Hillcrest High School Grades 9-12

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More than half 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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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Three-Tub-Shelf Utility Cart Black • Carolina Biological Supply Company $303.00 1 $303.00
flybold Rolling Whiteboard Dry Erase Board on Wheels with Stand 72x36" Large, Portable, Double Sided Whiteboard on Wheels with Magnetic Eraser, Ruler, 2 Gridding Tapes, 12 Pin Magnets for Home Office • Amazon Business $224.49 1 $224.49
Pen Scanner, Text to Speech Device for Dyslexia, OCR Digital Highlighter Pen Reader, Exam Reading Pen for Students,Language Translator Device, Speech and Scan to Translate • Amazon Business $129.00 1 $129.00
Jumbo Magnetic Coordinate Plane 27" x 27" White Board Dry Erase Graph Grid Board XY Coordinate Plane Grid Whiteboard Math Teacher Supplies • Amazon Business $39.95 2 $79.90
Astrobrights Mega Collection, Colored Cardstock,"Classic" 5-Color Assortment, 320 Sheets, 65 lb/176 gsm, 8.5" x 11" - MORE SHEETS! (91630) • Amazon Business $18.99 2 $37.98
School Smart Chart Paper Pad, 24 x 32 Inches, 1 Inch Grids, 25 Sheets, White • School Specialty $6.37 4 $25.48
Stages Learning Materials Lang-O-Learn ESL Everyday Objects Vocabulary Photo Cards Flashcards for English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Chinese • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
EXPO Low Odor Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted Colors, 36 Pack • Amazon Business $19.64 1 $19.64
Dry Erase Erasers, Eeoyu 18 Pack Magnetic Whiteboard Dry Erasers Chalkboard Cleaner Wiper for Kids and Classroom Teacher Supplies Home and Office, 5 Colors • Amazon Business $9.98 1 $9.98

Materials cost

$849.46

Vendor shipping charges

 $102.55

Sales tax

 $59.89

3rd party payment processing fee

$12.74

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,054.64

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$186.11

Total project goal

$1,240.75

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