"I don't want to teach boring math anymore, and my students don't want to ignore it anymore! I am a math teacher of active 6th graders in a Title I urban school. Young ones from this area learn so differently from days past and with such a wide range of abilities. Ending my second year as a teacher...
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"I don't want to teach boring math anymore, and my students don't want to ignore it anymore! I am a math teacher of active 6th graders in a Title I urban school. Young ones from this area learn so differently from days past and with such a wide range of abilities. Ending my second year as a teacher, I have some experience and I am ready to make a change for these kids! It is time to make math interesting and keep the kids accountable too. No one likes to be lectured. Children that have a particular gift for absorbing information are becoming bored and troublesome at the lack of stimulation in my school and the students who struggle academically aren't being held accountable in my classroom. I've done a lot of research, gone to a few seminars, and I've decided its time to JOURNAL! BUT, I don't have any journals! This is a clear and basic need. The students need something sturdy and reliable that they can draw, diagram, cut and paste, take notes and collaborate with research and experiments in. Unfortunately, in our area students can't always afford their own and our school is cutting back its budget. Will you please help us? Through many Google adventures I came upon a lot of teachers who had success giving students a new and creative outlet for traditional math. It is a lot like the journal that Indiana Jones keeps with diagrams, histories, pictures and freewrites inside. It is a true student creation that they can be proud of! Can you imagine Indiana Jones lugging around his Math Textbook to figure out where the Holy Grail is? I don't think so. The text is a resource. My students want to find the Holy Grail of learning. They need journals just like Indy. Journals that they can fill with their thoughts, experiences, and THEIR learning. Please will you help us start our adventure?
My students need 150 personal composition books for journaling.
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Ms. E. sent this note after the project was fully funded:
Oct 15, 2009
Dear Susie, Tom, Mildred, Chris Scafario, Anne, Kathleen, Heather, The Book Monkeys, Lisa, Stephen, THE coolest sister ever! and HP,
It is such a relief to know that there are people out there like yourselves that care so deeply for the education of our young ones. Thank you so much for making our Math Journals possible with your donations. With your help, my students will be able to enjoy a math classroom dedicated to visual representations and study aids that will help them to learn and retain the information I teach. More importantly the students will be able to show pride in academic achievement using a creative outlet that you have provided us! I have already shared my journaling idea with other teachers, so not only have you provided me the means to teach a successful year, but you have also inspired our whole school to unify our curriculum and get excited about math once again! With gratitude,
Ms. E.
Photos coming soon!
Ms. E.'s Classroom:
Poverty Data Unavailable
Region:
Pennsylvania
Where is the classroom located?
Submitted:
May 22, 2009
| Expires:
Oct 19, 2009
Additional Details
Level:
Grades 6-8
School type:
Magnet
Teacher's funded projects:
1
Thank-you punctuality:
N/A
Reviewed the project essay and sent follow-up questions if needed.
Julie M. (volunteer)
on May 26, 2009
Verified the cost of the requested supplies and posted this project.
John C. (associate)
on May 27, 2009
"I gave to this project because...you are my daughter and I love you"
Kathleen
from Pennsylvania
gave
on Jun 16, 2009
"I gave to this project because... you are a great friend and dedicated teacher. Keep up the hard work! Love you!"
Heather
from Maryland
gave
on Jun 17, 2009
"Miss has a super amazing and fantastical sister. Besides, without teachers who care and make us reach for our dreams...we are nothing. GO MISS!!"
THE coolest sister ever!
from Pennsylvania
gave
on Jun 18, 2009
"Thanks everyone! I love you, my great big family. This is a great start. Please spread the word. This next year is going to be an awesome one!"
The teacher Ms. E.
on Jun 18, 2009
"I gave to this project because...Math is so very important and making it fun allows children to learn - sometimes without even knowing they are learning!"
Lisa
from Pennsylvania
gave
on Jun 23, 2009
"I gave to this project because...I love giving back to others. I also gave because Jackie is a great true friend to my son and we love her. "
Mildred
from Maryland
gave
on Jun 27, 2009
"To the wonderful Ms. E. & all your incredible students: Math adventure journals? What an absolutely FANTASTIC idea! Thank you so much for giving us the privilege of supporting your project! With wishes both best & bright, The Book Monkeys"
The Book Monkeys
from Portland, OR
gave
in support of The Book Monkeys' Giving Page
on Jul 24, 2009
"I gave to this project because...you are my daughter and I love you"
Kathleen
from Pennsylvania
gave
on Aug 24, 2009
"Jackie: Thanks for being a teacher who cares about her students. I'm happy to help."
Tom
from Pennsylvania
gave
on Aug 24, 2009
Anne
from Exton, PA
gave
on Aug 24, 2009
"I helped because I'm a strong believer in Mathematics education."
Chris Scafario
from New Jersey
gave
on Aug 26, 2009
"HP is pleased to contribute to the Social Media Challenge and support teachers and students."
HP
from Palo Alto, CA
gave
in support of Mac|Life Loves School!
on Oct 8, 2009
"I helped because I'm a strong believer in Mathematics education."
Stephen
from New Jersey
gave
in support of Mac|Life Loves School!
on Oct 8, 2009
"Happy adventures in math, on behalf of the editors and readers of Mac|Life magazine!"
Susie
from San Francisco, CA
gave
in support of Mac|Life Loves School!
on Oct 15, 2009
Project fully funded!
Happy news
on Oct 15, 2009
The teacher Ms. E.
on Oct 15, 2009
Purchased the supplies for Ms. E.'s classroom and notified the school principal of delivery.
Jenni D. (staff member)
on Oct 15, 2009
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