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Mrs. Forster from Arlington WA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mechanical Pencils for Math

Help me give my students mechanical pencils for clear and careful math work!

  • $226 goal

This project expired on March 29, 2023.

This project expired on March 29, 2023.

My Project

My students are learning to be clear and careful with their math work. Mechanical pencils give a crisp clear line that is easier to read when problem solving and checking their work. I noticed that when I started allowing students to use mechanical pencils for their math that their problem solving became more accurate.

Your donation of mechanical pencil supplies will give my students a tool that improves their math skills.

Now students will be able to have their own pencil in the classroom, so everyone can benefit not just the students who can afford to bring one from home. These pencils are sturdy and can be used by my class next year as well with the purchase of refills for eraser and lead.

Mrs. Forster
Grades 3-5

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Pentel Twist-Erase III Mechanical Pencil, 0.9mm, #2 Soft Lead (QE519C) • Staples $2.43 30 $72.90
Pentel Refill Erasers, White, 3/Pack (E10) • Staples $1.46 30 $43.80
Pentel Super Hi-Polymer Lead Refill, 0.9mm, 30/Leads, 3/Pack (C29BPHB3) • Staples $2.99 10 $29.90

Materials cost

$146.60

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $12.83

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.20

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$191.63

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$33.82

Total project goal

$225.45

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