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Mr. Kazi from Oklahoma City, OK is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Building Blocks of Math: Tools for Exploration and Discovery

Help me give my students a comprehensive toolkit of dry erase boards, ruled paper, graph paper, rulers, and index cards to actively explore, visualize, and practice mathematical concepts.

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Kazi's classroom raised $174

This project is fully funded

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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 Project

What I love most about my math students is their developing analytical skills and their growing ability to see the world through a mathematical lens. They are learning to identify patterns, make logical connections, and approach challenges with a structured mindset. Providing them with a variety of tools to explore these concepts visually and practically is key to fostering their mathematical growth.

Here's how each of these resources will directly benefit their learning:

Dry-Erase Boards: These provide an invaluable space for quick brainstorming, collaborative problem-solving, and immediate feedback. Students can easily sketch diagrams, test out different approaches, and share their thinking with the class without the permanence of paper, encouraging experimentation and reducing the fear of making mistakes.

Ruled Paper: This is essential for organized note-taking, practicing procedural skills, and presenting work clearly and logically. The lines help students maintain neatness and structure, which is crucial for accurate mathematical communication.

Graph Paper: This resource is fundamental for visualizing mathematical relationships, plotting points and lines, and understanding functions. It helps students connect algebraic concepts to their graphical representations, fostering a deeper understanding of the underlying principles.

Plastic Rulers: These are essential for hands-on geometry activities, measuring lengths, constructing shapes, and understanding spatial relationships. They provide a tangible way for students to interact with geometric concepts and develop their spatial reasoning skills.

Index Cards: These are incredibly versatile for quick reviews of formulas and vocabulary, creating flashcards for practice, and organizing steps for multi-stage problems. They encourage active recall and provide a portable tool for independent study and reinforcement.

By providing these varied resources, you are equipping my students with the tools they need to explore mathematical concepts visually, practically, and collaboratively. Thank you for investing in their mathematical toolkit!

Mr. Kazi Roosevelt Middle School Grades 6-8

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Oklahoma City, OK 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

90 students impacted 3donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Double Sided Dry Erase Boards, Ohuhu 30-Pack 9 x 12 Inch Whiteboards Set, Including 30 x Lap Board, 30 x Black Markers, 30 x White Boards Eraser for Students, Classroom, Back to School Supplies • Amazon Business $37.99 1 $37.99
Amazon Basics Ruled Lined Index Cards, 1000 count, 10 Pack of 100, White, 3 in x 5 in • Amazon Business $7.84 3 $23.52
Rosmonde Loose Leaf Paper, 900 Sheets, 6 Pack, College Ruled, 8" x 10.5", 56 gsm Bulk Office Filler Paper, 3 Hole Punched, 150 Sheets/Pack, College Ruled Paper for 3 Ring Binder, Notebook Paper, White • Amazon Business $21.75 1 $21.75
Oxford Loose Leaf Paper, Filler Paper Notebook Paper, 8-1/2" x 11", Graph Rule (4x4), 3-Hole Punched, 800 Sheets for 3 Ring Binders, 2 Packs of 400, White (62333) • Amazon Business $13.91 1 $13.91
Blue Summit Supplies 30 Plastic Rulers, Bulk Shatterproof 12 Inch Ruler for School, Home, or Office, Clear Plastic Rulers, Assorted Colors, 30 Pack • Amazon Business $9.89 1 $9.89

Materials cost

$107.06

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $8.73

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.61

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$147.40

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$26.01

Total project goal

$173.41

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $173.41

2 Donors

-$86.70

Donations toward project cost

-$73.70

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$13.00

match offer

-$86.71

Match offer toward project cost

-$73.70

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$13.01

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$0.01

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 $0.00

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