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Ms. Arrington from Baltimore MD is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Headphones On, Noise Out, Ready to Test

Help me give my students earphones to use during state assessments. Earphones will allow them to access reading accommodations and/or focus in doing well.

  • $415 goal

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This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.

My Project

School testing is an essential part of my students' academic journey. However, the process can sometimes be overwhelming and stressful for them. Luckily, there's a simple solution to this problem: headphones! Yes, you read that right. The right set of headphones can significantly enhance my students' school testing experiences and make them more comfortable while taking exams or listening to audio materials.

Headphones are an essential tool teacher, not only during end-of-year school testing but also throughout the school year.

The benefits of using headphones during school testing are numerous. By using headphones, students are able to focus on their test without any background noise or distractions, which can go a long way toward helping improve their concentration and comprehension of the test questions.

Headphones can also provide a sense of privacy and individuality, which can increase confidence and reduce anxiety in students who may feel self-conscious about taking tests in front of others. By putting on a pair of headphones, students can get inside their heads and tune out the rest of the world, which can help them de-stress about being in a testing environment.

The right set of headphones can help enhance my students' overall testing experience by reducing distractions, increasing concentration and focus, and allowing for a more personalized learning environment.

Ms. Arrington
Grades 3-5

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Hongzan Wholesale Bulk Kids Headphones 50 Pack Multi Colored for School Classroom Students Kids Children Teen and Adults (Mixed Colors) • Amazon Business $99.95 3 $299.85

Materials cost

$299.85

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $17.99

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.50

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$352.34

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$62.18

Total project goal

$414.52

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $414.52

1 Donor

-$414.52

Donations toward project cost

-$352.34

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$62.18

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 $0.00

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