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Mrs. Simonian from Sylmar, CA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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The Wonder of Reading in Math!

Help me give my students class sets of books that show the connection, beauty, and value of Math in everyday life.

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I teach in a school that most students come from low income families of color who don't necessarily have the time or the resources to read. Meanwhile, I teach Math and I love it. However, my students especially those who struggle in Math don't appreciate it as much as I do and don't love it. I always tell them "the more you love Math, the more it will love you back." So, I am constantly trying to find ways to make connections between Math and real life. By reading these books as a whole class, I am hoping that my students can see the beauty and value of Math in day to day life.

Math is beautiful, it makes sense, and it's practical in everyday life and I want my students to see this, feel it, and believe in it.

I want them to read books that have a central story line about Math, Science, and Technology and see how it all connects to each other and make sense.

The books in this project have the ability to shed light on the beauty, joy, and value of Math in real everyday life and my students will get immense value in reading, comprehension, and other literacy skills while they can also feel the

Mrs. Simonian Olive Vista STEAM Magnet Grades 6-8

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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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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

125 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Reaching for the Moon: The Autobiography of NASA Mathematician Katherine Johnson • Amazon Business $8.36 26 $217.36
The Lemonade War (The Lemonade War Series, 1) • Amazon Business $6.93 26 $180.18
Number the Stars: A Newbery Award Winner • Amazon Business $6.20 26 $161.20

Materials cost

$558.74

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 FREE

Sales tax

 $51.12

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.38

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$648.24

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$114.40

Total project goal

$762.64

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