Help Students Build Confidence and Self Esteem in Math
Help me give my students who struggle with basic math concept tackle complex skills with manipulatives. It helps make math concepts concrete, enhances their understanding and retention and builds their confidence and self esteem around math.
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
English Language Learners and students in neighborhoods like Bushwick face unique educational challenges but deserve an equal chance at high-quality instruction. ELL students benefit from hands-on and visual resources that enhance comprehension, while students in Bushwick bring resilience, creativity, and diverse cultural perspectives that enrich their learning community. When they’re given supportive tools and high expectations, these students thrive. Ensuring that all students, regardless of language or background, have access to engaging resources creates an inclusive environment and demonstrates a commitment to every child’s potential.
Fraction strips, dry erase boards, and document cameras are powerful tools for building confidence in struggling math students.
Fraction strips make abstract fraction concepts concrete, allowing students to visualize and compare fractions, which strengthens their understanding. Dry erase boards offer a non-permanent space where students can freely practice, make mistakes, and try again without fear, promoting a growth mindset. Document cameras, meanwhile, support group learning by projecting student work for shared problem-solving. This guided, interactive learning makes math more accessible and reduces anxiety, encouraging students to engage with challenging concepts.
Using fraction strips, dry erase boards, and document cameras in math supports students’ social-emotional learning (SEL) by fostering resilience, teamwork, and a growth mindset. Fraction strips help students work through math concepts in manageable steps, reinforcing perseverance. Dry erase boards provide a judgment-free zone where students can take risks and learn from mistakes, empowering them to embrace challenges and build self-confidence. Document cameras encourage collaboration by allowing students to share strategies and learn from one another in a supportive setting. This interactive environment helps students feel safe, valued, and motivated, cultivating SEL skills like self-awareness, social awareness, and responsible decision-making.
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
hand2mind Plastic Rainbow Fraction Tiles, Montessori Math Materials, Fraction Manipulatives, Unit Fraction, Fraction Bars Math Manipulatives, Fraction Games, Homeschool Supplies (Set of 51)
• Amazon Business
$7.25
30
$217.50
Kitchbai 4K USB Document Camera for Teacher, 8MP Webcam & Visualiser for A3 Size with Dual Microphones, 3-Level LED Light, Image Invert, Foldable for Live Demo, Work with Windows, macOS and Chrome OS
• Amazon Business
$49.49
4
$197.96
Easel Whiteboard - Magnetic Portable Dry Erase Easel Board 36 x 24 Tripod Whiteboard Height Adjustable Flipchart Easel Stand White Board for Office or Teaching at Home & Classroom (Black)
• Amazon Business
$59.99
1
$59.99
Gamenote Dry Erase Pockets 30 Pack with Rings - Oversized Reusable Plastic Sleeves Shop Ticket Holders Sheet Protectors Teacher Supplies Organization for Classroom Must Have (Black)
• Amazon Business
$19.98
2
$39.96
LiqInkol Dry Erase Markers Bulk, 144 Pack Black Whiteboard Markers, Chisel Point Low Odor Dry Erase Markers for School Office Home
• Amazon Business
$32.79
1
$32.79
Materials cost
$548.20
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$8.22
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$586.42
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$103.49
Total project goal
$689.91
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$689.91
1 Donor
-$344.96
Donations toward project cost
-$293.22
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$51.74
match offer
-$344.94
Match offer toward project cost
-$293.20
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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