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Mrs. O'Connor from Roswell NM is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Color Coding Makes the Brain Work Harder!

Help me give my students these note taking supplies. With so many steps in algebra having markers, highlighters, and colored pens give them a way to color code their steps in solving algebra problems.

  • $303 goal

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Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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 Students

My students have a wide range of learning styles and levels. They are quickly engaged in activities when I am able to offer a variety of ways of doing things. Our school is a Title I school, and our students do receive free lunches.

The majority of students in my high school have a Hispanic background and come from Spanish speaking families.

Most of these students are native Spanish speakers and English is their second language. While English is limited in the home, they will greatly benefit from being able to research in the classroom.

The amount of students that come from low income families is also high. Several students live in camper trailers with their families. They do not have access to technology.

Despite challenges my students face everyday, they are also over-comers. Education is important to them. They want better things in life, they want the opportunity to go to college, they want good grades. They are willing to put their heart and soul into their work in order to make a better life for themselves and change their story.

My Project

We are in the middle of the school year and scraping by for supplies. Recently my students have discovered that when we color code our notes and assignments they are retaining the difficult multi-step information so much easier.

Specifically small tip markers, highlighters, and pens allow for students to comprehend what they are learning by color coding their algebra math concepts and steps.

As we dive deeper and deeper into the algebra content, my students are struggling with multi-step problems and when to do what step. These supplies will help foster learning and create higher retention learning for these freshman high school students.

Mrs. O'Connor
Grades 9-12

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Madisi Washable Markers, Super Tips Markers, Assorted Colors, Classroom Bulk Pack, 288 Count • Amazon Business $34.99 2 $69.98
Sharpie 27145 Pocket Highlighters, Chisel Tip, Assorted Colors, 12-Count • Amazon Business $5.97 9 $53.73
X-ACTO School Pro Classroom Electric Pencil Sharpener, Blue, 1 Count • Amazon Business $32.28 1 $32.28
Smart Colored Pens for Journal Notebook Planner 2020-2021, Fine Point Pens Fine Tip Drawing Pens Colorful Markers for Journaling Writing Note Taking Calendar Art Coloring (36 Colors) • Amazon Business $8.99 3 $26.97
Selizo 6 Pcs Pencil Pouch Plastic Pencil Cases Zipper Mesh Pouch Bag for Office Pen Cosmetic Makeup • Amazon Business $6.99 3 $20.97
AmazonBasics File Folders with Reinforced Tab - Letter Size (100 Pack) – Manila • Amazon Business $9.99 2 $19.98

Materials cost

$223.91

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.36

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$257.27

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$45.40

Total project goal

$302.67

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$302.67

5 Donors

-$249.44

Donations toward project cost

-$236.02

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$13.42

match offer

-$25.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$21.25

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.75

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$28.23

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$0.00

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