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Ms. Leleo from Waianae, HI is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Numbers and Nerves: Building Confidence in Math Classrooms

Help me give my students a space to build a community that helps them build their self esteem and math skills.

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My Project

Schools are places of learning, growth, and preparation for the future endeavors and challenges students will face. High school, in particular, has made it their ultimate goal to ensure that students have a plan for their post-secondary adventure, whether that includes exploring college/trade school, going straight into the work field, and/or going off to the military to serve our country in the various branches. Despite having all the hopes and dreams for the future, the present journey in High school could be considered a challenge in classes, particularly math, that could impact their future and confidence. Before COVID-19, Math anxiety was an issue, but due to the impacts of COVID-19, students feel lower in their self-esteem personally and academically, particularly in math class.

I plan to use the materials to transform and change the students’ attitudes toward math by adapting growth mindset strategies and building a supportive community that will bring a sense of belonging and responsibility to the Waianae, the State of Hawaii, USA, and the Global community, starting with my Geometry students from Waianae High School as they also prepare to reach proficiency on their Smarter Balanced Assessment.

I hope to receive support to change the mindset around math and help high schoolers reach their full potential.

Ms. Leleo Waianae High School Grades 9-12

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More about Ms. Leleo

Waianae, HI 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

80 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Learning Resources Algebra Tile Class Set • Amazon Business $83.78 2 $167.56
EOOUT 120 Pack A5 Kraft Notebooks, Composition Notebooks Lined Journal Bulk, 15 Colors with Rainbow Spines, 60 Pages for Kids Women Girls, School Office Supplies • Amazon Business $64.99 1 $64.99
Semper Smart Games PlaySmart Dice Math-Tac-Toe Math Game: Get Sharp on Mental Math with a Fun New Twist on a Timeless Classic! Multiple Skill-leveled Math Bingo Made Fun for 8 and up! • Amazon Business $24.70 2 $49.40
Learning Resources View-Thru Geometric Solids - Geometric Shapes, Back to School Supplies Must Haves, Math Teacher Supplies • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Sproutbrite Classroom Decorations - High School Motivational Posters - Educational and Inspirational Growth Mindset for Teacher and Students • Amazon Business $14.50 1 $14.50
Growth Mindset Bulletin Board Positive Educational Sayings Accents Decoration Inspiration Classroom Wall Display Set Colorful Poster Brain Cutouts for Teacher Student Back to School Decor Supplies • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99

Materials cost

$329.43

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$14.49

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.94

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$378.86

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$66.86

Total project goal

$445.72

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$445.72

1 Donor

-$445.72

Donations toward project cost

-$378.86

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$66.86

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$0.00

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