My students need double dice, a Lenovo laptop, Boogie Boards, an Apple iPad with case and headphones, and wobble cushions to create math learning stations in my class.
"The only way to learn mathematics is to do mathematics." This quote sums up my philosophy on using hands-on manipulatives to teach my mathematicians. My school services over 750 Pre-K through fourth grade students. We are a high poverty area, with the majority of our students receiving free or reduced rate lunch.
My 24 first grade students; however, come to school every day with a smile and a desire to learn.
Math is definitely their favorite subject. With the implementation of the Louisiana State Standards and the Compass Evaluation System, the rigor and achievement levels expected of my first graders have been raised. The use of hands-on math manipulatives during whole group and small group math instruction can help to increase student understanding by providing a visual representation of the math concept being learned.
My Project
We use a variety of hands-on activities to teach addition and subtraction. Double dice can be used in many different ways to help students understand addition and subtraction relationships and strategies. One way I plan on using them is to have them located in a learning station, along with the Boogie Boards. My goal is to have my students roll the dice and create addition and/or subtraction sentences on their Boogie Boards, using the numbers they roll on the dice. They will then discuss which strategy they used to solve their problems, which will promote a deeper mathematical understanding. I would also like to create a Math Tech learning station, using the Lenovo laptop, the Apple iPad Mini, with case and headphones, and the wobble cushions. There are tons of apps that can be added to both the laptop and iPad that will allow me to track my students' progress. Some of these are Fast Math, Splash Math, and Math Facts in a Flash. Using their progress trackers as a guide, I will be able to tailor my classroom lessons to meet the specific needs of my students, which will ultimately lead to their success. The wobble cushions will provide a comfortable place for my students to sit, while working, the case will protect our iPad from accidental drops, and the headphones will ensure that our class environment stays quiet to lessen distractions.
By donating to my project, you are helping my little mathematicians get the tools they need to be successful.
With these tools, I will be able to reach more students in my class on their own individual levels.
Thank you for taking the time to donate to my project! It is greatly appreciated!
Learning Resources Dice In Dice Bucket, Set of 72
• Amazon Business
$19.62
1
$19.62
iPad Mini 4 Case - E LV Armor Defender Hybrid protection from drops and impacts with 1 Stylus and 1 Microfiber for iPad Mini 4 - [MINT/GREY]
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Roberts Fojjers Special Foldable Over the Head Stereo Dj Headphone 3.5 Mm for Pc Tablet Music Video & All Other Music Players.. (Like really Black)
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$6.99
1
$6.99
Materials cost
$999.39
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$87.45
3rd party payment processing fee
$14.99
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$1,131.83
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$199.73
Total project goal
$1,331.56
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$1,331.56
2 Donors
-$1,330.68
Donations toward project cost
-$1,131.83
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