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Mr. Alur from Chicago, IL is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mr. Alur's classroom raised $413

AP Chemistry Review Books Needed ASAP!

My students need 20+ AP Chemistry review books prior to the exam on May 2, 2011 so they can all score a 4 or 5!

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Mr. Alur Lake View High School
Chicago, IL Grades 9-12

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My Students

As a teacher of students from an urban school district, I have struggled to create a rigorous curriculum for students to embrace.

However, after much hard work, my students have overcome a tipping point and achieved an almost unprecedented level of AP success for a school that serves a largely underrepresented population.

In 2007-2008, when I began teaching AP Chemistry, only 8% of my students passed the challenging exam. In 2008-2009, 45% passed. Last year, 62% of my students passed in the exam! Of those, 46% received a score of four or higher. This indicates that my students are achieving college level success while still in high school. When students become prepared for college in high school, they are more likely to stay in college and finish successfully because they are more familiar with the associated challenges.

My Project

This year, I envision at least 80% of my students passing. Of these, over half will score a 4 or 5! This can only happen with your assistance. Usually, my district has funds available to purchase review books Unfortunately, they were unavailable to do so this year due to budgetary constraints. My students need AP Chemistry review books prior to the exam on May 2, 2011 so they can all score a 4 or 5!

Many students who come from challenging socio-economic backgrounds have difficulty attaining authentic college preparatory experiences while in high school.

I have been able to provide this kind of education for them by setting high expectations and the support to get there. I am hoping that you may be able to support our efforts so that all of my students may finish their school year successfully in AP Chemistry, and be ready for college.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More than half of students from low‑income households

20 students impacted 7 donors
Mr. Alur Lake View High School Grades 9-12

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Chicago, IL 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

20 students impacted 7donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Cracking the Ap Chemistry Exam, 2011 • AKJ Books $14.81 21 $311.01

Materials cost

$311.01

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.67

Fulfillment labor & materials

$35.00

Total project cost

$350.68

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$61.88

Total project goal

$412.56

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $412.56

7 Donors

-$407.27

Donations toward project cost

-$350.68

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$56.59

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$5.29

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