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Dr. Walkinshaw from Camden, NJ is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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The Importance of Scientific Calculators in Advanced STEM Education

Help me give my students scientific calculators so they can achieve in advanced science and math classes.

  • 3 donors
  • $168 goal

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Dr. Walkinshaw has another project! Donate to Empowering Independent Learning in Math and Science to help their classroom.

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Help Dr. Walkinshaw

Dr. Walkinshaw has another project! Donate to Empowering Independent Learning in Math and Science to help their classroom.

$156 - complete this project and be a hero

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

In today’s educational landscape, moving into advanced math and science courses requires students to be equipped with the necessary tools to succeed. One of the most important tools for this is the scientific calculator. These devices are designed to handle more than simple arithmetic; they enable students to perform complex mathematical operations such as trigonometric functions, logarithms, and powers. As students advance in subjects like algebra, calculus, and chemistry, these functions are critical.

Scientific calculators allow students to tackle problems that would otherwise be too time-consuming or difficult to manage by hand.

This is particularly important during timed exams or when students are working on assignments with multiple layers of calculations. The use of a scientific calculator can speed up the process and reduce the likelihood of error, ensuring students can complete tasks more accurately and efficiently.

Moreover, scientific calculators play a role in preparing students for the technical skills they will need in future careers. Many professions, particularly in engineering, technology, and medicine, rely heavily on advanced math and calculations. By mastering the use of a scientific calculator early on, students are building the foundational skills they will need in their future academic and professional endeavors.

In short, the scientific calculator is an indispensable tool for students pursuing advanced studies in math and science. It empowers students to complete complex calculations, enhances learning, and prepares them for future success.

Dr. Walkinshaw Eastside High School Grades 6-8

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

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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Camden, NJ 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

150 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Texas Instruments Charging Station for TI-84 Plus CE Graphing Calculator, Gray (TI84PLSCECHARGE) • Quill.com $110.99 1 $110.99

Materials cost

$110.99

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.66

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$142.65

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$25.17

Total project goal

$167.82

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $167.82

1 Donor

-$83.90

Donations toward project cost

-$71.32

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$12.58

match offer

-$83.92

Match offer toward project cost

-$71.33

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$12.59

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 $0.00

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