I teach fifth-grade math and science at a Head Start through 5th-grade elementary school in North Miami. Most of my students are high-poverty from Haitian backgrounds and have very limited technology at home.
Unfortunately, for most of our students, Internet access and the use of computers or any kind of technology, are luxuries that they just do not have at home.
My students are always excited to use technology in our classroom, and when we do math or science center activities, they rush to the workstations, in order to explore online resources. As aforementioned, most do not have computer access at home, so the only opportunity they have to learn using technology is at school.
Also, we need consumables and classroom supplies related to math and science, so that our students can get a "hands-on" experience while learning. We are also a STEAM-designated school in our second year and are still not yet up to standard when it comes to technological advances.
My Project
These books and 29 games introduce several advanced math concepts, which can be challenging for many students. In these lessons, students start with reading and end with a game to demonstrate mastery.
Using the financial literacy books and games, it is hoped that my students will learn about finances in a fun way.
Financial literacy needs to begin in school. By middle school, students should be able to manage decisions around small amounts of money, understand percentages, and build understanding in budgets and savings.
Students in a mild to moderate special education class will be able to build financial literacy skills and use them in real-life situations. These lessons will be modified based on each individual’s skill set. Some students will work on the identification and counting of coins while other students will work on percentage discounts and taxes in sales, budgeting finances, and saving accounts.
With this financial literacy set of books with 29 games, my students will be able to use integers to make financial decisions using addition and subtraction.
The cross-curricular books and games use math and social studies to introduce students to the basics of personal finance.
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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