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Mrs. Badgerow from San Jose, CA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Pat I'd like to solve the puzzle -Game Buzzers

Help me give my students class competition game buzzers and small prizes for our game winners

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  • $323 goal

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My Project

In the past I used to assess students knowledge of the assigned reading through pop quizzes and cumulative exams. Then I gave those up after distance learning and the move towards technology integration. However, after the return to campus theres been far too much dependency on technology, particularly when it comes cellular devices. It wasn't until recently that I found a good replacement and that has been competitive game show style quizzes.

Through these competitive quizzes students have been wanting to complete their assigned readings so they can win prizes, and it has been so fun to see as their teachers.

I have these recordable buzzers that I've been using until late but when students get passionate about the competition it is very challenging to piece out which buzzer I heard. The buzzers in this project will have a number assigned to them that will wirelessly transmit to the display so we have an accurate reading of which group "buzzed" in.

My students suggested looking into Kahoot or another phone app, but I try to create an environment where students aren't on their phones as much. Therefore, I don't want to go down that path. All of my students (and I mean ALL) have been so engaged and participating 100% during these quizzes. If I were to turn to an app I just know my participation would likely be cut in half - it too tempting to just do a quick scroll. I'd really love to have these game buzzers so I can provide my students with an equitable way to participate in our game show style competitions without their phones.

Mrs. Badgerow Santa Teresa High School Grades 9-12

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More than a third 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

130 students impacted 7donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Teacher's Choice 8 Player Wireless Handheld Game Buzzer System - Displays First Buzz-in - Great for Jeopardy, Family Feud, Trivia and Buzzer Games - Console with 8 Joystick Buzzers, 8 Unique Sounds • Amazon Business $128.69 1 $128.69
Chocolate Assorted Bulk Candy - 5 LB Chocolate Candy Variety Pack - Bulk Chocolate, Milk Chocolate Candy, Dark Chocolate - Bulk Candy Mix for Candy Bags - Candy - Chocolate Candy Variety Pack (5LBS) • Amazon Business $36.99 1 $36.99
LENYOQIN 100 Pcs Kawaii Squishies, Mochi Squishy Toys for Kids Party Favors, Mini Sensory Stress Relief Goodie Bags Novelty Toy, Classroom Prizes , Christmas Stocking, Birthday/Xmas Gifts (Random) • Amazon Business $16.69 1 $16.69
306pcs Funny Meme Vinyl Stickers Pack, Large Bulk Sticker for Laptop, Phone, Water Bottles, Computer... Vine Sticker Decal DIY Décor for Bumper Wall • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
NEEW 50 Pcs LED Light Up Ring Bulk Toys, Glow in The Dark Party Supplies, Party Favors for Adults Kids Pinata Filler Goody Bag Stuffers Random Patterns • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
300 PCS Stickers Pack (50-850Pcs/Pack), Colorful VSCO Waterproof Stickers, Cute Aesthetic Stickers. Laptop, Water Bottle, Phone, Skateboard Stickers for Teens Girls Kids, Vinyl Sticker. • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99

Materials cost

$220.34

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $20.16

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.31

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$273.81

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$48.32

Total project goal

$322.13

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $322.13

5 Donors

-$221.06

Donations toward project cost

-$187.90

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$33.16

Matching donations from our partners

-$101.07

Match offers toward project cost

-$85.91

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.16

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