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Ms. Calano from Staten Island, NY is requesting technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Motivating Math Minds

My students need a computer.

  • $748 goal

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My Students

Why do we need to do math? I hate Math. Math is boring.

This is what I hear from my students who have special needs on a daily basis.

They walk into the class and want no part of doing Math. On those special days when we can schedule to use the computer cart (that is shared with 8 other classes), my students become completely different learners. They are willing to open their minds and are motivated to complete the assignments. There are little to no behavior problems. It is amazing what a little technology will do for motivation. Many of my students do not have computers or the Internet in their homes. My middle school 7th and 8th graders are falling further behind their peers.

My Project

I would like to set up a permanent computer lab in my class where my students can do their math lesson on line and get immediate feed back. The lesson could be modified to each individual students ability and they would be able to learn at their own pace.

I want my students to arrive to their math class before the late bell and come with the attitude that they can do it.

Having computers to help motivation my students is important. I want them to see that YES THEY CAN DO IT and that MATH CAN BE FUN.

Ms. Calano Intermediate School 27 Anning S Prall 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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Staten Island, NY View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

30 students impacted 7donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Dell Inspiron All-In-One Computer / AMD Athlon™ II X2 Processor / 23' Display • Best Buy $579.99 1 $579.99

Materials cost

$579.99

Vendor shipping charges

 $12.00

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.70

Fulfillment labor & materials

$35.00

Total project cost

$635.69

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$112.18

Total project goal

$747.87

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $747.87

4 Donors

-$672.87

Donations toward project cost

-$571.94

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$100.93

match offer

-$75.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$63.75

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$11.25

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 $0.00

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