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Mrs. Pollock from Pueblo, CO is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Geometry Made Easy: Providing Protractors and Compasses for Every Learner!

Help me give my students protractors and compasses for every student, to equip them for geometry success!

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Pollock's classroom raised $267

This project is fully funded

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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

Your generous donation of protractors and compasses will make a profound difference in our students' understanding of geometry. These essential tools will empower them to measure, draw, and explore geometric shapes and angles with precision and accuracy. By working hands-on with these instruments, students will deepen their spatial reasoning and gain a more concrete understanding of abstract mathematical concepts. This not only enhances their learning experience but also builds the problem-solving skills necessary for success in higher-level mathematics and beyond.

Our goal is to ensure that every student has the resources they need to thrive in their geometry studies.

By providing each student with their own protractor and compass, we aim to create an environment that encourages active engagement with the material and fosters the skills necessary to solve complex problems independently. These tools will support a more interactive, visual, and student-centered approach to learning, ensuring that every student has the opportunity to succeed.

What makes our students special is their curiosity and determination to excel, even in the face of challenges. Many come from diverse backgrounds and may not always have access to the necessary resources. By providing them with the right tools, we are not only investing in their academic success but also in their confidence and self-reliance as learners. With your support, we can make Geometry a subject where every student feels empowered and ready to succeed.

Mrs. Pollock Central High School Grades 9-12

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Pueblo, CO 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Seajan 36 Sets Compass and Protractor Set Geometry Compass with Pencil 6 Inch Drawing Tool Protractor for Geometry Bulk for Office Drafting Drawing • Amazon Business $34.99 4 $139.96
Ruler Plastic Scale Pack of 12 • Carolina Biological Supply Company $11.88 4 $47.52

Materials cost

$187.48

Vendor shipping charges

$6.18

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.81

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$226.47

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$39.97

Total project goal

$266.44

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$266.44

1 Donor

-$133.22

Donations toward project cost

-$113.24

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$19.98

match offer

-$133.21

Match offer toward project cost

-$113.23

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$19.98

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$0.00

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