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Ms. Cardus from Brooklyn, NY is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mathematicians Need to Show What They Know!!

My students need pencils, dry erase markers, and a computer.

  • $1,687 goal

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My Students

Do you remember how frustrating it was to constantly erase the mistakes you made in your math notebook? The paper would rip, the eraser peels would be all over and your work area would be a mess. Imagine having dry erase markers, art supplies, and computers to properly display your work.

In September, I will have 96 dedicated math students who are going to tackle both eighth grade mathematics and the Algebra I material (typically ninth grade) in one school year.

My students lives are hard enough. Some live in shelters, some are the main caretakers for younger siblings, and some do not know where their next meal is going to come from. Despite all of this, students come to my math class wanting to learn. Even with all of this hardship, my students are determined to succeed. Last year, 97% of my students passed the ninth grade level examination. This year, I want all of my students to master the ninth grade material.

My Project

We all know with learning comes frustration, and to master two years worth of material in one year is no easy task. With the materials I have requested, students will be able to work in small teams and properly display their work. Whether it be a poster, a dry-erase board presentation, or by using computer software, students will be proud of their group presentations. Also, with more technology in the classroom I can group students according to what sills they need help on and set up mathematics stations with strategic videos. Students will create informative math videos using iMovie, a mac program. Furthermore, when teaching a whole class students will be able to hold up their dry erase boards using markers so I can see who who is mastering the concepts and who is struggling.

Help get rid of the math curse.

Donate to aid my students in completing two years worth of mathematics instruction in one school year. Allow them to enter high school a year ahead of their peer

Ms. Cardus MS 88 Peter Rouget 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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Brooklyn, NY View local requests

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
Apple� - MacBook Air� (Latest Model) - 11.6'Display - Intel Core i5 - 4GB Memory - 256GB Flash Storage • Best Buy for Business $1,099.99 1 $1,099.99
StarTech.com VGA HDMI Gigabit Ethernet Adapter Kit for MacBook Air - notebook accessories bundle • Best Buy for Business $61.34 1 $61.34
SHARPENER PENCIL STAND UP • School Specialty $31.34 1 $31.34
MARKERS DRY ERASE EXPO LOW ODOR ASST SET OF 12 • School Specialty $15.19 3 $45.57
PENCIL PRESHARPENED TIC NO. 2 YELLOW DIX13830 PACK OF 30 • School Specialty $9.49 4 $37.96
Speck - SeeThru Case for 13'Apple� MacBook Air� - Calypso Blue • Best Buy for Business $23.08 1 $23.08
KIT DRY ERASE EXPO 2 • School Specialty $20.89 1 $20.89
MARKER EXPO 2 LOW ODOR FINE SET OF 8 • School Specialty $10.54 3 $31.62
PENCIL #2 TICONDEROGA BLACK PACK OF 12 • School Specialty $3.32 2 $6.64
ERASER PENCIL VINYL WHITE 21/2X7/8X1/2 1410AE • School Specialty $0.66 10 $6.60

Materials cost

$1,365.03

Vendor shipping charges

 $18.06

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$20.48

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,433.57

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$252.98

Total project goal

$1,686.55

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,686.55

3 Donors

-$1,456.07

Donations toward project cost

-$1,433.57

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$22.50

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$230.48

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