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Building Thinking Mathletes

Help me give my students materials to facilitate hands on activities and interactive learning in math.

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$33 still needed thanks to a match offer

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Mrs. Espinoza David Starr Jordan High School

Long Beach, CA Grades 9-12

Celebrating 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

I teach algebra to approximately 200 high school students, most of which aspire to go into the field of engineering or math. I want to create a classroom environment where students take ownership of their learning by creating a student-centered classroom that promotes inquiry and student collaboration through experiential learning opportunities.

My main goal for this project is to increase engagement, confidence, and collaboration in my math classroom.

I want students to be active participants of their learning and feel like they are important in our math class and that their ideas are valued. I need materials to follow engaging instructional strategies such as those discussed in Building Thinking Classrooms.

I hope to create structures and an environment where students can physically get up and work in stations. The pocket charts and bags, filled with materials, will be at each station. The pocket charts will have specific tasks or anchor charts in them to guide learning. The calculators will be kept in the pockets for easy access. The poster board will be used to create anchor charts to support ALL learners but especially those who are visual learners or with specific learning needs. And the sign, I believe, is very important so that students remember that math is not about perfection; mistakes are valued and are a part of learning and growing. Together, these materials will help me create a math classroom that makes it easier to provide hands-on and project based-learning opportunities that will allow students to synthesize their learning and be able to apply it to broader real-life applications. This culture of active and collaborative learning will build students' confidence and engagement in math. Thank you for supporting my mathletes.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More than half of students from low‑income households

200 students impacted 3 donors

Project tagged as

Long Beach, CA
Grades 9-12
Engineering & Technology
Mathematics
Traditional School
Classroom Basics
More than half of students from low‑income households

Mrs. Espinoza will only receive her materials if this project is fully funded by March 9.

Donations to this project are now being matched, thanks to support from Maxwell/Hanrahan Foundation. The Maxwell/Hanrahan Foundation is excited to sponsor this Innovation Challenge to discover projects that promote experiential learning in classrooms nationwide.

The Foundation is dedicated to supporting teachers' creative ideas that provide students with unique opportunities to engage in activities that deepen their understanding through direct experience, exploration, problem-solving, or connections to experiences outside of the classroom.

For more information, please visit maxwell-hanrahan.org.

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Mrs. Espinoza David Starr Jordan High School Grades 9-12

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Long Beach, CA 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

200 students impacted 3donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

Progress Over Perfection Neon Sign for Wall Decor Dimmable Warm White Words Led Light Up Sign USB Powered LED Letters Neon Light for Classroom Bedroom Library Study Room(16.5 * 12.6In) • Amazon Business $35.33 1 $35.33

Post-it Meeting Chart, 20 x 23 in, White, 1 Pad, 20 Sheets/Pad | Premium Self Stick Flip Chart Paper, Great for Teachers and Students, Built-in Easel Stand | Premium Self Stick Flip Chart Paper, Great for Teachers and Students, Built-in Easel Stand • Amazon Business $22.29 1 $22.29

Smarpau Pencil Pouch 60 Pack, Small Mesh Pencil Case Bulks for Storage | 9.3" x 4.7" Waterproof Mesh Zipper Pouch Bags for Organizing Travel, Home, Office • Amazon Business $19.89 1 $19.89

SAVERHO 36 Pockets Black Numbered Classroom Pocket Chart for Cell Phones, Hanging Pocket Chart Storage for Classroom Phone Calculator Holder with 4 Hooks (Black-36pockets) • Amazon Business $13.78 1 $13.78

Favourde 48 Pack Magnetic Whiteboard Dry Erase Erasers for Classroom School | Whiteboard Dry Erase Erasers Chalkboard Cleansers for School Supplies and Office Classroom and Teacher Must Haves ,(Blue) • Amazon Business $13.29 1 $13.29

Decorably 7 Algebra Math Posters for Middle School and High School, 11x17in | Educational Math Posters for High School, Matte-Laminated Math Classroom Decor - for Hallways, Bulletin Boards, Study Room • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99

Materials cost			$113.57
Vendor shipping charges			FREE
Sales tax			$10.39
3rd party payment processing fee			$1.70
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$155.66
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$27.47
Total project goal			$183.13
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$183.13
2 Donors			-$55.00
Donations toward project cost			-$54.25
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$0.75
Maxwell/Hanrahan Foundation match offer			-$55.00
Match offer toward project cost			-$46.75
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$8.25
Excluded support for DonorsChoose			-$8.82
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$64.31

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This teacher needs your help!

Building Thinking Mathletes

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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Where your donation goes

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DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Help teachers & students in your hometown this season!
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