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Ms. Spivey from Rocky Mount NC is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Making Math Notes Fun

Help me give my students the supplies they need to not only learn but enjoy learning mathematics by enhancing their note taking skills and embracing their mathematic literacy ability.

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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.

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Over the years, I have always explained to my students the importance of taking notes and being able to use them when they are learning new Math topics. I require my students to write their notes with multiple-colored ink pens to make them colorful and draw them back to their notes when it is time for them to practice their new skills. I prefer to provide students with ink pens so that everyone can do this without requiring them to have their own.

Literacy in mathematics is very important, especially on state tests.

When students don't understand what they are being asked to do, they can not perform to the best of their abilities. Therefore, I require students to make flashcards for all of the vocabulary terms that we utilize in class. They are given index cards of multiple colors as well as a ring to keep all of their cards on.

I find it more useful to use foldable or quick note sheets instead of PowerPoints for certain topics. Teachers Pay Teachers have an abundance of these on their site, along with hands-on activities that my students always enjoy completing versus the usual worksheet. I enjoy brightening up the note sheets and activities by using colored paper instead of white paper to print on.

All of my students aim to be successful and are willing to try; they just have to be given the correct tools to be successful. So, with the help of this project, I will be able to start my students on their path to success as they continue to grow in their understanding and learning of mathematical topics.

Ms. Spivey
Grades 9-12

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
$100 Gift Card for Educational Resources on TPT • TPT $100.00 1 $100.00
Koogel 1200 PCS Colorful Index Cards, 3x5 Colored Flash Cards Bulk Note Cards with One Ruled Side One Blank Side for School Classroom Office Learning Note Taking • Amazon Business $18.98 5 $94.90
Paper Mate InkJoy Assorted Color Gel Pens • Amazon Business $20.97 3 $62.91
Paper Mate InkJoy Gel Pens, Medium Point (0.7mm), Assorted Colors, Capped, 20 Count • Amazon Business $18.58 3 $55.74
Tecmisse 3 x 5 Index Cards Ruled, 600 Pieces Colorful Index Card, Note cards, Flash Cards, Study Cards for School Learning, Taking Notes, To Do List, 10 Colors • Amazon Business $12.49 4 $49.96
1000 Sheets Construction Paper Bulk School Supplies 9 x 12 Inches Art Classic Lightweight Paper Craft for Kids Adults Holiday Drawing (Multicolored) • Amazon Business $38.99 1 $38.99
Paper Mate InkJoy Gel Pens, Medium Point, Assorted Colors, 6 Count • Amazon Business $9.99 3 $29.97
Paper Mate Inkjoy Gel Bright! Pens, Medium Point (0.7mm), Retractable, Assorted Opaque Ink, 6 Count • Amazon Business $9.97 3 $29.91
Construction Paper Pack, 10 Assorted Colors, 12 inches x 18 inches, 300 sheets, heavyweight construction paper, crafts, art, kids art, painting, coloring, drawing, creating, arts and crafts • Amazon Business $29.76 1 $29.76
BIC Gel-ocity Quick Dry (Dries Up To 3x Faster) SUPER BRIGHT COLORS 24 Pack, Smear Free, Assorted Colors Retractable Gel Pens, Medium Point 0.7mm, Colorful Pens for adults Women & Men • Amazon Business $27.83 1 $27.83
Paper Mate InkJoy Gel Pens, Candy Pop Colors, Medium (0.7mm) Point, Retractable, 4 Count • Amazon Business $8.30 3 $24.90
Astrobrights Mega Collection, Colored Paper, Punchy Pastel 5-Color Assortment, 625 Sheets, 24 lb./89 gsm, 8.5" x 11" - MORE SHEETS! (91732) • Amazon Business $20.99 1 $20.99
BIC Gelocity Quick Dry Ocean Themed Gel Pens, Medium Point (0.7mm), 16-Count Gel Pen Set, Colored Gel Pens for Note Taking and Journaling, Perfect Teacher Appreciation Gifts • Amazon Business $20.53 1 $20.53
Charles Leonard Loose Leaf Rings with Snap Closure, Nickel Plated, 2 Inch Diameter, Silver, 50/Box (R-59) • Amazon Business $9.86 2 $19.72
Neenah Paper 21289 Color Paper - "Happy"Assortment, 24lb, 8 1/2 x 11, 5 Colors, 500 Sheets • Amazon Business $19.21 1 $19.21
Astrobrights Colored Paper, 8.5" x 11" 24 lb/89 gsm, Primary" 5-Color Assortment, 5 Individual Packs of 100 Assorted Sheets - 500 Sheets in Total (22228) • Amazon Business $19.21 1 $19.21
Astrobrights Mega Collection, Colored Paper,"Frosty" 5-Color Assortment, 625 Sheets, 24 lb/89 gsm, 8.5" x 11" - MORE SHEETS! (91686), Assorted • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Astrobrights Mega Collection, Colored Paper, Fluorescent" 5-Color Assortment, 625 Sheets, 24 lb/89 gsm, 8.5" x 11" - MORE SHEETS! (91700) • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Wausau Colored Paper 24 lb. 8-1/2-inch x11-inch 500 Sheets/RM Assorted (22226) • Amazon Business $17.89 1 $17.89
Astrobrights Mega Collection Colored Paper, 8 ½ x 11, 24 lb/89 gsm, “Retro” 5-Color Assortment, 625 Ct. (91685)"Amazon Exclusive" - More Sheets! , Assorted • Amazon Business $17.49 1 $17.49
Astrobrights Mega Collection, Colored Paper, Sunny" 5-Color Assortment, 625 Sheets, 24 lb/89 gsm, 8.5" x 11" - MORE SHEETS! (91701) • Amazon Business $17.49 1 $17.49
Astrobrights Mega Collection, Colored Paper,"Classic" 5-Color Assortment, 625 Sheets, 24 lb/89 gsm, 8.5" x 11" - MORE SHEETS! (91623) • Amazon Business $17.49 1 $17.49
BIC Gel-ocity Smooth Stic Gel Pen, Medium Point (0.7mm), Assorted Colors, 42-Count, Vibrant and Smooth Gel Ink Pens • Amazon Business $15.92 1 $15.92
Astrobrights Color Paper, 8.5" x 11", 24 lb/89 gsm, Sprinkle Assortment, 300 Sheets (94000) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Amazon Basics Ruled Lined Index Cards, 1000 count, 10 Pack of 100, White, 3 in x 5 in • Amazon Business $7.84 1 $7.84
Amazon Basics Ruled Lined Index Cards, 1000 count, 10 Pack of 100, White, 3 in x 5 in • Amazon Business $7.84 1 $7.84

Materials cost

$791.46

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $61.73

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.87

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$895.06

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$157.95

Total project goal

$1,053.01

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,053.01

4 Donors

-$225.00

Donations toward project cost

-$191.25

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$33.75

Young Sheldon on CBS match offer

-$175.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$148.75

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$26.25

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $653.01

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