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Ms. Abarca from Chicago, IL is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Math Kits

My students need materials to build math kits to help them master new math skills.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Abarca's classroom raised $357

This project is fully funded

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My Students

My students come from various backgrounds and are from low income families. My students all have various levels of proficiency in math. The majority of my students are multi-sensory learners. They learn best when they have access to materials that will help them learn kinesthetically and visually.

My students need materials for a math kit that they will use throughout the year.

The materials in the math kit range will include graph paper, tracing paper, bottles, origami paper, scales, trays, and yardsticks. All these materials will help students learn the concepts in a timely manner.

My Project

My students are visual and kinesthetic learners. The math kits will help them grasp concepts utilizing their learning styles. The materials in the math kits will provide them with a hands on learning experience that will enable them to understand the conceptual knowledge to make connections when presented abstract math problems.

The math kits will include graph paper, origami paper, digital scales, stopwatches, cubes, yardsticks, patty paper, graduated cylinders, and beakers.

All of these materials will be used throughout the school year as new concepts are introduced. The math kits will be an essential component to my student's learning process and enable them to grasp the concepts using their preferred learning style.

Ms. Abarca Portage Park Elementary School Grades 6-8

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Carlisle CT141803 Café Standard Cafeteria / Fast Food Tray, 14" x 18", Black (Pack of 12) • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99
Champion Sports 910SET Stopwatch Timer Set: Waterproof, HandHeld Digital Clock Sport Stopwatches with Large Display for Kids or Coach - Bright Colored 6 Pack • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99
(Pack of 10) Sciencent Wood Double-Sided Yardstick/Meterstick • Amazon Business $25.00 1 $25.00
Ozeri ZK14-S Pronto Digital Multifunction Kitchen and Food Scale, Elegant Black • Amazon Business $10.97 2 $21.94
Five Star Loose Leaf Paper, 3 Hole Punched, Reinforced Filler Paper, Graph Ruled, 11" x 8-1/2", 100 Sheets/Pack, 3 Pack (38034) • Amazon Business $10.47 2 $20.94
Benail 10 Pack Plastic Cylinders and Beakers Set, Including 5 Pack Clear Plastic Graduated Cylinders (10, 25, 50, 100, 250ml) and 5 Pack Plastic Beakers Set (50, 100, 250, 500, 1000ml) • Amazon Business $9.99 2 $19.98
Ziploc Storage Bags, Gallon, Mega Pack, 150 ct (2 Pack, 75 ct) • Amazon Business $18.50 1 $18.50
Quart-Size Glass Milk Bottles (2-Pack); 32-Ounce Clear Glass Square Vintage Style Jug Great for Storing Milk, Juice & Water in Fridge, Includes 2 Extra Lids • Amazon Business $16.50 1 $16.50
Learning Resources Hands-On Soft Color Cubes, Set of 102 • Amazon Business $15.29 1 $15.29
1 Gallon BPA FREE Reusable Plastic Drinking Water Big Mouth Dairy Bottle Jug Container with Holder - Black • Amazon Business $13.97 1 $13.97
DOURA Origami Paper 750 Sheets Economy Pack with Storage -80gsm- 6 inch Square Sheet - 25 Vivid Colors for Gifts • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
UltraSource 192033 Hamburger Patty Paper, 5.5" x 5.5" (Pack of 1000) • Amazon Business $11.00 1 $11.00
1/2 Inch Wood Cubes, Natural Unfinished Craft Wood Blocks (1/2”) - by Craftparts Direct - Bag of 100 • Amazon Business $9.30 1 $9.30
ETA hand2mind Plastic Cuisenaire Rods (Set of 74) • Amazon Business $7.37 1 $7.37
KIDS colored round dots ½ “ inch (0.5) art crafts and games Stickers 1280 PACK 15 colors 16 Sheets • Amazon Business $7.28 1 $7.28
Ziploc Storage Quart Bags, 80.0 Count • Amazon Business $7.24 1 $7.24
Royal Measuring Spoons Set - Stainless Steel Baking Spoon for Dry and Liquid Ingredients - Detachable Ring Holder - 6 Measurements • Amazon Business $5.97 1 $5.97

Materials cost

$269.25

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.04

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$303.29

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$53.52

Total project goal

$356.81

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$356.81

4 Donors

-$253.40

Donations toward project cost

-$215.39

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$38.01

match offer

-$103.41

Match offer toward project cost

-$87.90

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.51

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