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Mr. Machado from South Gate, CA is requesting technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Visualizing Algebra 1

My students need a laptop to access to websites and math publishers to get math intervention.

  • $1,097 goal

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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 Students

Recent budget cuts have limited or denied my students' access to online research and assistance that helps them prepare for exams or provide them intervention during school hours and outside of regular math class. The library and computer labs are now closed, which denies them this help.

My students come from low socio-economic backgrounds.

99% are of Latino descent. More than 50% come from homes where parents do not have a high school diploma. Many do not have access to the technology (hardware, software, and infrastructure) that middle class students have to assist them beyond the interventions they are provided during class time.

My Project

With the requested laptop, students will be able to get a picture of algebra. They will be able to make connections between numeric, symbolic, visual, and algebraic representations. These representations will allow them to "see" abstract algebraic concepts. Students will be able to access animations and other resources that will make algebra come alive in order to gain a better understanding of applications of algebra in the real world.

In the midst of these challenging economic times, students will continue to need access to the resources available online to help them understand mathematics.

Research shows that success in Algebra 1 translates to success in college--and success in college means changing my students' lives for the better.

Mr. Machado South Gate Middle School Grades 6-8

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.

More about Mr. Machado

South Gate, 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

139 students impacted 53donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Dell Inspiron Laptop / Intel® Core™ i7 Processor / 17.3' Display - Diamond Black • Best Buy $799.99 1 $799.99

Materials cost

$799.99

Vendor shipping charges

$12.00

Sales tax

$73.20

3rd party payment processing fee

$12.00

Fulfillment labor & materials

$35.00

Total project cost

$932.19

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$164.50

Total project goal

$1,096.69

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$1,096.69

51 Donors

-$1,004.19

Donations toward project cost

-$932.19

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$72.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$92.50

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$0.00

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