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Ms. Dowd from Wasilla, AK is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Calculators Make Math Fun!

Help me give my students calculators needed to work higher level math problems.

  • $1,022 goal

This project expired on September 6, 2025.

This project expired on September 6, 2025.

My Project

At higher levels of math, students need technology to solve problems. There are apps on their phones and websites to use on their computers. However, handheld calculators are still needed in the classroom, especially for test-taking and when computers are dead (very frequent!).

Calculators are also helpful for students who are weaker in math or have a disability.

These students can still perform higher math while utilizing technology, such as a scientific calculator. It can boost their confidence and help them start to like (maybe even love) math.

A classroom set levels the playing field so that all students have access to the technology and not only students who can afford to buy it.

Ms. Dowd Wasilla High School Grades 9-12 Wasilla, AK View local requests

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

Never Before Funded 150 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Texas Instruments TI-30X IIS 2-Line 11-Digit Solar Powered Scientific Calculator Teacher Kit, Black, 10/Kit (TI30XIISTK) • Quill.com $163.75 4 $655.00

Materials cost

$655.00

Vendor shipping charges

 $163.75

Sales tax

 $9.82

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.82

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$868.39

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$153.25

Total project goal

$1,021.64

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