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Ms. Searles from New Haven, NY is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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I Thought This Was Math Class!

My math students need 1 set of hands-on math activities, a set of math literature books, and a correlating teachers' reference book.

  • $630 goal

This project expired on January 18, 2009.

This project expired on January 18, 2009.

Ms. Searles New Haven Elementary School
New Haven, NY Grades 3-5

I teach 5th grade mathematics in a wonderful school. Our school is a firm believer in challenging each child to achieve at their level. I teach approximately 78 students. The majority of my students are from low income families.

I have been in my current 5th grade math position for three years. I have incorporated literature into my math lessons previously and the students are always surprised that we are reading a book in math. The students then complete hands on activities that revolve around the book. I have also worked with the Language arts teacher to incorporate activities that correlate with the novels the students are reading in her class. It is important that the students see how math is ingrained in all subjects.

In order to create more lessons that combine literate and mathematics, I would like a teacher reference guide that outlines ideas for books that can be used at my grade level. I am also requesting a set of books that correlates with the reference guide. I am also a firm believer in hands on learning. I am requesting funding for student materials kits. These kits would allow me to create more lessons and activities that are hands on.

You will make it possible for each child in my room to have math materials to manipulate in interactive literature and math lessons. Thank you for supporting me to challenge each child to achieve in mathematics!

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households

Never Before Funded 78 students impacted
Ms. Searles New Haven Elementary School Grades 3-5

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

New Haven, NY View local requests

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

Never Before Funded 78 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
RA301 - Math Literature Collection - Gr. 4-6 • Lakeshore Learning $74.50 1 $74.50
GG870X - Hands-On Math Teaching Kits - Complete Set • Lakeshore Learning $330.00 1 $330.00
CD302 - Math and Literature Resource Book - Gr. 4-6 • Lakeshore Learning $22.95 1 $22.95

Materials cost

$427.45

Vendor shipping charges

 $42.75

Sales tax

 $18.17

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.69

Fulfillment labor & materials

$17.00

Total project cost

$516.00

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$113.27

Total project goal

$629.27

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