You're on track to get doubled donations (and unlock a reward for the colleague who referred you). Keep up the great work!
Take credit for your charitable giving! Check out your tax receipts
Donate
To use your $50 gift card credits, find a project to fund and we'll automatically apply your credits at checkout. Find a classroom project
Skip to main content

Help teachers & students in your hometown this season!
Use code HOME at checkout and your donation will be matched up to $100.

Your school email address was successfully verified.

See this teacher's page

This teacher needs your help!

Mrs. Alcorn from Enid, OK is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

See what Mrs. Alcorn is requesting

Robot Mathletes: Where Graphing Meets Programming

Help me give my students graphing calculators and robotic rovers to engage gifted students in interactive learning, developing their coding, math, and engineering skills through real-world applications.

  • $1,800 goal

This project expired on August 28, 2025.

This project expired on August 28, 2025.

My Project

I’m excited to share a hands-on STEM initiative designed to engage and challenge students—particularly those who are gifted and talented—by integrating graphing calculators with robotics in the classroom. This innovative approach not only enriches learning but also makes abstract concepts tangible and applicable.

Here’s how this project stands out:

1. Interactive, Hands-On Learning

Students use graphing calculators to program and control robots, bringing math and coding concepts to life. This interactive experience fosters real-time experimentation, critical thinking, and deeper engagement.

2. Building Computational Thinking and Coding Skills

With devices like the TI-84 Plus CE, students write code in TI-Basic to operate rover robots. Through this, they develop core programming competencies including algorithmic thinking, logical reasoning, and debugging.

3. Applying Math and Science in Real-World Contexts

This project bridges classroom theory with real-world applications. Students explore geometry, algebra, and physics by coding motion, calculating angles, and analyzing velocity—transforming equations into interactive outcomes.

4. Accessible Robotics and Engineering Education

Using graphing calculators as controllers lowers the barrier to robotics. Students gain practical experience in engineering design, from the idea stage, to planning, testing, and repeat.

With your support, we can bring this unique STEM learning opportunity to more students and equip them with the skills needed for the future.

Mrs. Alcorn Chisholm Middle School Grades 6-8 Enid, OK View local requests

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

100 students impacted

Boost your odds

Add a profile photo in addition to your classroom photo. If you add a photo, it'll show up right here on your project page.

You are more likely to receive funding if you put a face to your name.

Upload a photo

Top rated for efficiency and transparency.

You donate directly to the teacher or project you care about and see where every dollar you give goes.

Expand the "Where your donation goes" section below to see exactly what Mrs. Alcorn is requesting.

See our finances

TEACHERS, FEELING INSPIRED?

You can start a project with the same resources being requested here!

Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Ti-Innovator Rover • Ward's Science $159.99 5 $799.95
Texas Instruments ti-84 Plus Ce Color Graphing Calculator, Black • Amazon Business $97.20 5 $486.00
Texas Instruments TI-84 Plus CE Charging Station for 10 Calculators • CDW-G $81.95 1 $81.95

Materials cost

$1,367.90

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $111.48

3rd party payment processing fee

$20.52

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,529.90

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$269.98

Total project goal

$1,799.88

Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.

View complete list Show less

Give the most requested basic supplies

See teacher requests

Give back to your community

Find opportunities to impact local needs by exploring a map of classroom projects near you.

See local area

Project Activity

Project Activity
Back to top

DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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 Mrs. Alcorn and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.

See how DonorsChoose works
{"pmaHash":"","showProjectRecommendations":true,"leadGenEnabled":true,"hideTeacherDetails":false,"schoolState":"OK","teacherPossessivePronoun":"her","PMsManager":null,"schoolGradeType":{"id":3,"name":"Middle School"},"TeacherPMForms":{},"completingDonationAmount":1800,"teacherHasClassroomPhoto":false,"proposalURL":"https://www.donorschoose.org/project/robot-mathletes-where-graphing-meets-pr/9259699/","mayHaveReplacements":false,"numStudents":100,"isEquityFocusV1":false,"teacherScreenName":"Mrs. Alcorn","isEquityFocus":false,"proposalHash":"1327731473","isApplePayMobileOnly":true,"progressBarPercentage":0.00,"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"photosPublished":false,"queryString":"","DonorPMForm":null,"shouldTrackEquityFocusV2":true,"schoolCity":"Enid","teachersOnPage":[7203789],"isTeacherViewingTheirOwnProject":false,"minimizedLeadGenEnabled":true,"proposalId":9259699,"proposalMessageFormModel":null,"numActiveProjects":0,"verifyShowPhotos":"","eligibleToBeCopied":false,"schoolId":63187,"schoolName":"Chisholm Middle School","authorIds":{"7203789":{"owner":"Mrs. Alcorn","donationSalutations":{}}},"displayedPercentFunded":0.0,"proposalsOnPage":[9259699],"pmaId":"","teacherProfilePhotoURL":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7203789_orig.jpg?crop=390,390,x44,y81&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1676559081849","teacherHasProfilePhoto":true,"currentWorkflowStatusCode":7,"teacherChallengeId":21589916,"isApplePayEnabled":true,"fundedByTarget":false,"activeProject":null,"donorIdsForImpactPhotoCheck":[],"teacherId":7203789,"schoolCounty":"Garfield","fullyFunded":false,"isStudentLed":false,"isExpired":true,"schoolStateObj":{"code":"OK","name":"Oklahoma"}}