Help me give my students high interest books to help increase my students willingness to read and active involvement in math.
FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Hornof's classroom raised $188
This project is fully funded
Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month
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
Reading math mysteries is an excellent way to combine math practice and literacy skills, creating a rich, engaging learning experience.
Math mysteries involve solving problems to progress in the story, requiring students to apply skills like computation, logic, and problem-solving.
The students will analyze clues and use reasoning to solve puzzles, which helps develop analytical and critical thinking skills. by embedding math in a story, students see the relevance of math in real-life situations, making abstract concepts more relatable.
It will enhance students reading skills because students must read carefully to understand clues and instructions, improving their ability to comprehend complex texts. Exposure to math-related terms and language expands their academic vocabulary in both math and reading. And the mystery format motivates students to read attentively, as they are invested in solving the case.
They will also increase motivation as they are fun and interactive. The mystery format makes learning feel like a game, increasing engagement and reducing math anxiety. Students see how math can be used in exciting and practical ways, motivating them to learn more.
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
The Math Inspectors: Story One - The Case of the Claymore Diamond
• Amazon Business
$11.99
3
$35.97
Two Pocket Folders, RAZCC 100 Pack Two Pocket Folders with Prongs, 3 Prong Pocket Folders Letter Size, Paper Folders with Prongs for School Office Home Business, Assorted 5 Colors
• Amazon Business
$32.29
1
$32.29
The Math Inspectors 3: The Case of the Christmas Caper
• Amazon Business
$11.99
2
$23.98
The Math Inspectors: Story Two - The Case of the Mysterious Mr. Jekyll
• Amazon Business
$11.69
2
$23.38
Junior Learning Multiplication Dominoes Game Set, 28 Pieces, Ages 7-9, Math Skills, Grade 2-3
• Amazon Business
$11.99
1
$11.99
Materials cost
$127.61
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$1.91
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$159.52
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$28.15
Total project goal
$187.67
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$187.67
1 Donor
-$159.52
Donations toward project cost
-$159.52
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. This classroom request for funding was created by Ms. Hornof and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.
