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Ms. Abby from New York, NY is requesting technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Headphones to Eliminate Headaches and Create HipHop

My students need headphones to listen to videos and create their own music!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Abby's classroom raised $261

This project is fully funded

My Students

Our students DO mathematics in the classroom. To us, that means solving real problems and explaining the thinking behind strategies to each other. Real problems require real supplies.

JBS is a transfer high school.

This means that we accept students who, for a variety of reasons, were not successful in their previous high school. Many of our students have taken the same math class a few times and failed. Students feel unsuccessful at math and unsure of themselves in sharing answers. In our classrooms, students are encouraged to think creatively. Strategies, as opposed to answer-getting, are encouraged. Students have a voice as we design curriculum that meets their math needs and is relevant.

My Project

Students take the CUNY Placement Exam to determine whether or not they enter college courses or take non-credit, remedial courses. In Beat the Test, we find our mathematical misconceptions and gaps and we study topics around numeracy, algebra, and problem solving in order to guarantee the best possible score. We also examine social justice issues around standardized testing and remedial coursework.

Different students need different supports; technology is a tool used to serve all students.

In this class, students watch selected videos for their personal learning targets. A student may have missed the unit on systems of equations; perhaps someone never understood how we divide fractions. Based on our prior knowledge, we set personal learning goals and address them through mini-lessons, group work, and videos. 15 different videos happening around the room is chaotic and unproductive. We need headphones for students to tune out the noise and focus in on the content.

These headphones will also be used to create a musical response to standardized testing. Are these tests a good predictor of college success? How should students be placed into college courses? What are the graduation rates for those that take remedial courses? Students will study these questions and work with a local hiphop artist to express their stance with evidence. The headphones will ensure a studio-like experience.

Ms. Abby James Baldwin School Excp Learning Grades 9-12

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Nearly all 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

30 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Skullcandy - Hesh 2.0 Over-the-Ear Headphones - Black/Gunmetal • Best Buy Education $37.64 5 $188.20

Materials cost

$188.20

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.82

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$221.02

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$39.00

Total project goal

$260.02

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $260.02

1 Donor

-$130.01

Donations toward project cost

-$110.51

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$19.50

match offer

-$130.01

Match offer toward project cost

-$110.51

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$19.50

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 $0.00

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