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Mrs. Hill from Poplar Branch, NC is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mrs. Hill's classroom raised $392

Lights, Camera, Math! Making Mathematical Thinking Visible

Help me give my students the opportunity to watch my math instruction in real time through the lens of a document camera as I teach important steps in word problems and algorithms.

Mrs. Hill Dr W T Griggs Elementary School
Poplar Branch, NC Grades 3-5

My Project

Students often enter fifth grade with a solid foundation in mathematics. As they build on that foundation, it is essential that they see each step of a problem or equation—not simply the final answer. By making mathematical thinking visible, students can develop a deeper conceptual understanding, explain their reasoning, and apply their skills to real-world situations.

A document camera, along with additional instructional resource books, will help me provide clear, step-by-step modeling and engaging examples that bring math concepts to life.

These resources will equip my students with the tools they need to strengthen their mathematical foundation, build confidence, and become thoughtful, independent problem-solvers.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More than half of students from low‑income households

40 students impacted 1 donor
Mrs. Hill Dr W T Griggs Elementary School Grades 3-5

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Poplar Branch, NC 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

40 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
OKIOLABS OKIOCAM W1 USB 4K 8MP Document Camera with Light for Teachers. Comes with OKIOPoint & AI-Tracking Presentation Software. Doc Camera for Classroom. Compatible with PC/Mac, with Type-C Adaptor • Amazon Business $178.00 1 $178.00
Gryphon House Simple STEAM: 50+ Science, Technology Engineering, Art, and Math Activities - Paperback • Kaplan Early Learning Company $23.70 1 $23.70
Learning Resources STEM Explorers Pixel Art Challenge Set (LER9463) • Quill.com $23.66 1 $23.66
Real World Math, Remedia Market Math Book • Quill.com $15.11 1 $15.11
Scholastic Teaching Resources - Comic Strip Math Problem Solving Grade 3-6 • Teachers' School Supply $14.99 1 $14.99
Mark Twain Math Projects Resource Book, 64 pages • Quill.com $10.25 1 $10.25
Mark Twain Math Games Resource Book, Grade 5, 64 Pages (CD-404001) • Quill.com $9.80 1 $9.80

Materials cost

$275.51

Vendor shipping charges

$1.65

Sales tax

$21.49

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.13

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$332.78

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$58.73

Total project goal

$391.51

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$391.51

1 Donor

-$391.51

Donations toward project cost

-$332.78

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$58.73

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$0.00

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