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Ms. Martin from Van Nuys, CA is requesting technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ms. M's Math Maniacs

My students need a computer that plays DVD's for math lessons.

  • $655 goal

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My Students

Did you find it difficult to learn new math concepts? My students are second language learners and don't always understand the language of math. Being able to see and visualize new math concepts makes learning easier and more fun. A computer will give my class assess to the math program DVDs.

My students are low income, second language learners who attend a large California elementary school.

They are excited about learning. They are bright, inquisitive students who don't let their lack of experiences slow them down. They challenge me each day to show them the world from our classroom.

My Project

The language in math is difficult for students learning English. Being able to see new math concepts come alive right before their eyes is a powerful tool to help them understand the lesson's purpose. The students enjoy the colorful animation and step by step instruction offered on the DVDs. The DVDs make learning math fun while exposing them to important math terms and concepts. When the class computer's DVD player stopped working in December, the students were disappointed because I had no way to play the math DVDs. A new computer with a DVD player will allow the students to access the math program DVDs. My students will once again look forward to math and learning in a exciting way.

The math DVDs are an important part of the math program.

A new computer with a DVD player will enable me to include the DVD lessons as part of our daily math lessons. Seeing and hearing the math lessons will help the students gain a better understanding of basic math concepts and motivate them to learn in a fun and exciting way.

Ms. Martin Valerio Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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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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Van Nuys, CA View local requests

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

24 students impacted 22donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Acer Aspire 5750Z-4477 - 15.6' - P B950 - Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit - 4 GB RAM - 500 GB HDD • Best Buy $459.99 1 $459.99

Materials cost

$459.99

Vendor shipping charges

 $12.00

Sales tax

 $42.09

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.90

Fulfillment labor & materials

$35.00

Total project cost

$555.98

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$98.11

Total project goal

$654.09

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $654.09

20 Donors

-$327.04

Donations toward project cost

-$277.99

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$49.05

match offer

-$327.05

Match offer toward project cost

-$277.99

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$49.06

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 $0.00

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