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Coach Lipscomb from Marion, VA is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Calculate With Your Mind Not Your Machine

Help me give my students the tools needed to be successful in algebra. These calculators will allow students to learn the why behind a problem

  • $480 goal

This project expired on August 23, 2025.

This project expired on August 23, 2025.

My Project

Often in math classes students are taught to use graphing calculators in order to easily pass the standardized test at the end of the year. This leaves students in Algebra 2 without the basic math skills they need to be successful.

With the scientific calculator students will only be able to use the calculator for basic math not the algebra skills they are missing.

I have also seen students type entire programs into a calculator instead of writing it down and when they miss a problem they do not know why.

The white boards will encourage students to write things out. The main point of this project is for students to understand their why in a math class.

Coach Lipscomb Marion Senior High School Grades 9-12

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

120 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
TI-30X IIS Calculator Teacher Kit • Nasco $157.25 2 $314.50
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
EXPO Dry Erase Markers, Low Odor Ink, Assorted Colors, Chisel Tip, 36 Count • Amazon Business $19.69 1 $19.69

Materials cost

$372.18

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.58

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$407.76

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$71.96

Total project goal

$479.72

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