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Mrs. Hansen from Spanish Fork, UT is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Make Math FUN!

Help me give my students the ability to catch up and even excel in math in fun and challenging ways!

  • $998 goal

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Hooray! This project is fully funded

My Students

I am the luckiest math teacher in Utah... I get to work with 7th grade students for a year and then work with them again when they are in 9th grade.

Both 7th and 9th grade are key years in mathematics education... we make big leaps these years!

Math can be intimidating for students who are not confident in their abilities and as a lot of math memes show, parents are often too scared to help. For the majority of my students, they transitioned to remote learning during the Spring of 2020 which was a hard way to learn "new" math concepts or even solidify "old" math concepts. Two years later, I am still seeing the effects of 2-3 months of trying to learn outside of the classroom.

My students are so excited to be back in a classroom and learning with and from their friends. It makes me excited to continue teaching them!

My Project

The focus of my project is getting students to enjoy math. Right now, math is hard for a lot of my students because they have missed so much. Limited interaction with teachers and friends has affected their learning.

I have a saying posted in my room that we talk about a lot... Everything was hard before it was easy!

We talk about how for babies, the simple task of just walking is hard but once kids figure it out, it becomes second nature. Learning math is the same. Students need to practice the basics of math enough that it become second nature to them. Following COVID, this has been tough for a lot of my students and if I can engage them by making math fun, I can get them to practice!

As I am working with the "at home" students, I will be able to utilize the Wacom Board to better interact. As I am working with the "in person" students, we will be able to use the writing tablets when working in small groups or practicing certain skills.

Items like the classroom supplies including colored paper, pencils and erasers, colored pencils and even tools like rulers and protractors can be used by all students to make math more engaging - with enough supplies I will even have some I can "lend" to students who are still working at home. Using colored paper is especially helpful for making handouts/assignments fun and easy to organize/recognize what we are working on.

The games and rewards will be used to make math more engaging and fun so that the students WANT to practice while interacting with each other. I am hoping that I can even generate enough interest for an afterschool Math Club!

With enough practice even math can be second nature!

Mrs. Hansen
Grades 9-12
  • American Leadership Academy
  • Spanish Fork, UT
    • More than a third 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

    This project will reach 120 students.

    1 donor has given to this project.

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Wacom Intuos Wireless Graphics Drawing Tablet for Mac, PC, Chromebook & Android (medium) with Software Included - Black with Pistachio accent (CTL6100WLE0) • Amazon Business $99.95 1 $99.95
2 Pack LCD Writing Tablet for Kids with Protect Bag,Colorful Screen Drawing Board 8.5inch,LEYAOYAO Doodle Pad Learning Educational Toddler Toy - Gift for 3-6 Years Old Boy Girl (Blue/Red) • Amazon Business $21.99 4 $87.96
Astrobrights Mega Collection, Colored Paper, Bright Blue, 1250 Sheets, 24 lb/89 gsm, 8.5" x 11"-MORE SHEETS! (91621-01) • Amazon Business $28.30 2 $56.60
Astrobrights Mega Collection, Colored Paper, Neon Pink, 625 Sheets, 24 lb/89 gsm, 8.5" x 11 - MORE SHEETS! (91673) • Amazon Business $16.49 3 $49.47
Astrobrights Mega Collection Colored Paper, 8 ½ x 11, 24 lb/89 gsm, Bright Purple, 625 Ct. (91675)"Amazon Exclusive" - More Sheets! • Amazon Business $15.99 3 $47.97
Astrobrights Mega Collection, Colored Paper, Bright Yellow, 625 Sheets, 24 lb/89 gsm, 8.5" x 11"-MORE SHEETS! (91618), Solar, Ream • Amazon Business $15.49 3 $46.47
Astrobrights Mega Collection, Colored Paper, Bright Orange, 625 Sheets, 24 lb/89 gsm, 8.5" x 11" - MORE SHEETS! (91619), Ream • Amazon Business $15.49 3 $46.47
Astrobrights Mega Collection, Colored Paper, Bright Green, 625 Sheets, 24 lb/89 gsm, 8.5" x 11" - MORE SHEETS! (91622) • Amazon Business $14.74 3 $44.22
Colored Pencils Bulk, 30 Packs of 12 Count, Pre-sharpened, 360 Colored Pencils for Kids • Amazon Business $34.98 1 $34.98
Smarties Candy Rolls, Bulk, 5 Pound • Amazon Business $15.00 2 $30.00
Math for Love Prime Climb • Amazon Business $29.95 1 $29.95
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches, 200-Pack, 8.9 x 11.4 Inches, Letter Size Sheets, Clear, 3-Mil (TP3854-200) • Amazon Business $25.49 1 $25.49
Amazon Basics Woodcased #2 Pencils, Pre-sharpened, HB Lead - Box of 150, Bulk Box • Amazon Business $12.18 2 $24.36
hand2mind 12 inch Multicolored, Transparent, Semiflexible Safe-T Plastic Rulers, Rainbow Clear Rulers for Kids, Flexible Ruler, Rulers for School, Unbreakable Rulers, Straight Edge Ruler (Pack of 48) • Amazon Business $23.24 1 $23.24
Speed Cube Set, Puzzle Cube, Magic Cube 2x2 4x4 Pyraminx Pyramid Megaminx Fenghuolun Puzzle Cube Toy Gift for Children Adults, Pack of 5 • Amazon Business $21.80 1 $21.80
hand2mind Safe-T Protractor for Kids, 180 Protractor, Rainbow Plastic Clear Protractor, Kids Safe, Protractor for Geometry, Protractor Math, Protractor Set, Math Classroom Supplies (24 Pack) • Amazon Business $18.35 1 $18.35
Proof! Math Game - The Fast Paced Game of Mental Math Magic - Teachers’ Choice Award Winning Educational Game, Ages 9+ • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Astrobrights Mega Collection, Colored Cardstock,"Classic" 5-Color Assortment, 320 Sheets, 65 lb/176 gsm, 8.5" x 11" - MORE SHEETS! (91630) • Amazon Business $17.49 1 $17.49
Learning Resources View-Thru Geometric Solids, Geometry Helper, 14 Pieces, Ages 8+ • Amazon Business $17.34 1 $17.34
Absolute Zero Card Game - Family Fun Math Game! • Amazon Business $14.95 1 $14.95
Educational Insights Even Steven's Odd, Dice-Rolling, Adding and Subtracting Challenge Game, Fun & Fast-Paced Family Game • Amazon Business $14.79 1 $14.79
Pressman SMATH - The Game That Makes Math Fun! Multicolor, 5" • Amazon Business $14.50 1 $14.50
Hasbro Gaming Rubik's Cube 3 x 3 Puzzle Game for Kids Ages 8 and Up • Amazon Business $8.79 1 $8.79
Mr. Pen Pencil Erasers, Pack of 24 • Amazon Business $6.95 1 $6.95
U Brands Binder Clips, Micro 1/2-Inch Width, 1/5-Inch Paper Holding Capacity, Black and Silver Steel, 100-Count - 650U08-24 • Amazon Business $5.93 1 $5.93

Materials cost

$806.01

Vendor shipping charges

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Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$12.09

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$848.10

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$149.66

Total project goal

$997.76

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $997.76

1 Donor

-$997.76

Donations toward project cost

-$848.10

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$149.66

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