My students need dry erase markers to use on their white boards.
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My Students
When we are doing quick calculations, solving the "Problem of the Day," making lists, or jotting ideas, we use white boards.
My class is filled with eager learners and recycling enthusiasts! We sort our garbage and compete to have the greenest classroom. Using white boards helps us save paper.
The majority of my students come from low income families.
Many of them do not receive any educational support at home. It is my priority to fill them with knowledge and to keep them interested and engaged.
My students are very enthusiastic learners. They love playing educational games and engaging in cooperative learning activities.
In my classroom, cooperation is a key to success. Students work in partnerships and table teams throughout the day. It is imperative that they not only become lifelong learners, but also good team players.
My Project
We use our white boards and dry erase markers every day in a variety of situations. They are especially useful during math.
Math lessons are started with an activity called "Numbered Heads Together." The children are given a Problem of the Day. The problem is shown on the board. Each child records his/her answer on a white board and then holds the board close to cover the answer. When I call, "Numbered Heads Together," the children reveal their answers to their table teams. They compare answers and coach each other if an answer is incorrect. They come to a consensus about the right answer. I call a number and the child who has that seat number holds up their board to show the table answer. I use this as a quick assessment to see which tables are able to answer the questions correctly.
The boards are wiped clean and used throughout the math lesson to practice calculations and show work.
Most of our dry erase markers have dried out.
We use them many times throughout the day. At this point, the children are sharing markers. This slows us down and often dampens the enthusiasm in class.
Having new markers will help us to stay focused and work with efficiency. Sharing markers does not work well.
More than three‑quarters 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
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