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Mrs. Sharon Brooks from Atlanta, GA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Math Doesn't Add Up Without Pencils

Help me give my students the supplies they need to be successful learners.

  • $245 goal

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Celebrate Black Teachers and Students

This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.

My Project

Pencils are essential tools in a math class because they are crucial for effective learning and problem-solving. Unlike pens, pencils allow students to make corrections easily, a vital feature when tackling complex math problems where errors are common. Additionally, pencils support the practice of working through problems step-by-step, which is fundamental in math. Pencils enable students to jot down interim steps, draw diagrams, and modify their work as they progress.

The ability to erase and revise calculations helps students learn from their mistakes and understand the problem-solving process more deeply.

Overall, pencils are a simple yet powerful tool that facilitates accurate, iterative, and interactive learning in math class, making them indispensable for students as they build their problem-solving skills.

Mrs. Sharon Brooks
Grades 6-8

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Enday #2 Pencils Bulk - 500 Pack, Pre-Sharpened Wood-Cased Pencils in Bulk with Latex-Free Eraser Top, Yellow Pencils for Office and Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $40.99 4 $163.96

Materials cost

$163.96

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $11.31

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.46

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$207.73

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$36.66

Total project goal

$244.39

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $244.39

1 Donor

-$244.39

Donations toward project cost

-$207.73

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$36.66

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