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Ms. Cruz from Santa Fe, NM is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Empowering Minds With Math: Tools for Geometry and Algebra Success

Help me give my students math manipulatives and learning materials to enhance math skills in class.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Cruz's classroom raised $303

This project is fully funded

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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 Project

Welcome to our initiative, "Empowering Minds with Math: Tools for Geometry & Algebra Success," designed to enhance the educational experience for high school students. This project seeks to revolutionize math education by introducing hands-on learning tools such as geoboards, colorful beads, rubber bands, slide boards, pencils, rulers, magnetic pattern blocks and math posters into our geometry and algebra classes.

These materials will create an inclusive and dynamic learning environment, allowing all students to actively engage with abstract concepts.

Your generous support will not only benefit neurotypical learners but will also provide invaluable resources for students with special needs, fostering a deeper understanding of mathematical principles and promoting confidence in their academic journey. Join us in shaping a brighter future in math education and empowering the minds of all our students.

Ms. Cruz Pojoaque High School Grades 9-12

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.

Santa Fe, NM View local requests

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

120 students impacted 3donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
X-Y Axis Slide Board • Nasco $2.98 30 $89.40
Enday #2 Pencils Bulk - 300 Pack, Pre-Sharpened Wood-Cased Pencils in Bulk with Latex-Free Eraser Top, Yellow Pencils for Office and Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
Vanmor 216PCS Magnetic Pattern Blocks Set Complete with 298 Pattern Book & Magnet Board, Magnetic Shapes for Kids, Educational Montessori Tangram Toy for Children Aged 3-8 • Amazon Business $25.89 1 $25.89
Sproutbrite Educational Math Posters Area Perimeter Geometry Mathematics Classroom Banner Decorations for Teachers - Banners Bulletin Board and Wall Decor for Elementary and Middle School (Laminated) • Amazon Business $15.95 1 $15.95
Sproutbrite Math Posters for Middle School Triangles Angles Classroom Decorations Middle School Classroom Posters - Educational Posters for Math Teacher Math Classroom Decor Math Poster • Amazon Business $13.60 1 $13.60
Sproutbrite Educational Math Posters Invisible Mathematics Classroom Banner Decorations for Teachers - Banners Bulletin Board and Wall Decor for Elementary and Middle School (Bright Multi Color) • Amazon Business $13.60 1 $13.60
DAGONGREN 30 Pack Clear Plastic Rulers 12 Inch,Transparent Assorted Color Metric Bulk Rulers with Inches and Centimeters,Kids Ruler for School,Home,Office • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Extra Rubber Bands • Lakeshore Learning Materials $5.99 1 $5.99
Essentials by Leisure Arts Pony Beads - Neon, Opaque, 6mm x 9mm, Package of 750 • Blick Art Materials $4.39 1 $4.39

Materials cost

$204.80

Vendor shipping charges

 $18.89

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.07

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$256.76

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$45.31

Total project goal

$302.07

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $302.07

2 Donors

-$151.03

Donations toward project cost

-$128.38

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$22.65

match offer

-$151.04

Match offer toward project cost

-$128.38

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$22.66

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