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Mrs. Lori Patterson from Woodruff, SC is requesting technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Could be the Secret to Our Success

My students need 6 iPad minis and storage cases to research and investigate and science concepts, as well as, review and enhance math skills.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Lori Patterson's classroom raised $2,503

This project is fully funded

My Students

I teach two, fifth grade classes of Math and Science with 23 students in each class. I have students who really struggle with basic math facts and operations to those gifted learners who need to be challenged daily.

My students are a diverse group who range in ability from the 1st to 96th percentile.

All are eager to learn and love using technology. Many do not have access to technology unless they are at school. I have discovered that using the iPads is a way for them all to be engaged, even though they are different ability levels.

My Project

My students will use the six requested iPads with storage cases in many different ways. They will use them in groups to create projects , research topics and, find answers in both Science and Math class. They will use them to practice basic math skills and science vocabulary through games and apps. I have also discovered a website where I can create my own game for any subject or skill that the students can play on their own or in a group.

Right now my class is using (sharing ) my own iPad I brought from home.

We do the best we can with one, but are very limited in the amount of time students have to use it. These iPads will have a huge impact on my students learning. Discovering information, creating projects, and practicing skills on their own will make their learning more meaningful and interesting to them.

Mrs. Lori Patterson Woodruff Elementary School Grades 3-5

Equity Focus

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

46 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Apple® - iPad® mini with Wi-Fi - 16GB - Space Gray/Black • Best Buy for Business $299.99 6 $1,799.94
Speck - FitFolio Carrying Case for Apple� iPad� mini - Malachite Green • Best Buy for Business $21.99 6 $131.94

Materials cost

$1,931.88

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$136.20

3rd party payment processing fee

$28.98

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$2,127.06

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$375.36

Total project goal

$2,502.42

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$2,502.42

1 Donor

-$2,502.42

Donations toward project cost

-$2,127.06

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$375.36

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$0.00

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