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Ms. McDonald from Knightdale, NC is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Clearing the Path to Math Success—One Calculator at a Time

Help me give my students 100 calculators to ensure that each student has unlimited access to this invaluable tool.

  • $12,535 goal

This project expired on September 11, 2025.

This project expired on September 11, 2025.

My Project

For students already struggling in Math 1, every barrier counts. Many find the online DESMOS calculator difficult to navigate, which adds unnecessary frustration and slows their progress. Math 1 teachers consistently observe that students demonstrate higher proficiency when using handheld TI-84 calculators—they better understand functions, retain concepts more effectively, and appreciate the intuitive usability of the device. Unfortunately, our school doesn't have enough calculators to ensure daily access for all students, including during testing. Your support will provide the tools they need to focus, succeed, and build lasting math confidence.

Ms. McDonald Knightdale High School Grades 9-12

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

Never Before Funded 284 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Texas Instruments ti-84 Plus Ce Color Graphing Calculator, Black • Amazon Business $97.20 100 $9,720.00

Materials cost

$9,720.00

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $758.16

3rd party payment processing fee

$145.80

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$10,653.96

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$1,880.11

Total project goal

$12,534.07

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