Help me give my students vertical whiteboards, dry-erase markers, and math notebooks to build a thinking classroom where student thinking is maximized by working collaboratively on math tasks.
FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Gee's classroom raised $475
This project is fully funded
My Project
My students love math but struggle with critical thinking in problem solving. How many times this year have I heard, "I don't know what to do," before attempting a problem? After reading Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics by Peter Liljedahi and learning about Teaching Through Problem Solving this summer, I am ready to transform my classroom to a dynamic Thinking Classroom. This approach to teaching math involves using rich, non-routine thinking tasks, forming random groups, and utilizing vertical non-permanent surfaces to keep students physically and mentally engaged. Students shift their focus from passive listening to active participation and thinking.
The donations to this project will help students become active creators of knowledge.
Students work collaboratively at their vertical non-permanent surfaces, can quickly erase mistakes, to reduce the risk of trying new ideas. Standing and working at vertical whiteboards fosters better posture, enhances non-verbal communication, and increases knowledge mobility, leading to more dynamic and collaborative problem-solving.
The tools for the thinking classroom (vertical non-permanent surfaces, dry erase markers, and math notebooks) foster greater student independence. It encourages them to engage more actively with their learning environment, interact with other groups to seek help or justify their work, engage in productive struggle, and shift my role as the teacher to facilitate these interactions. My goal is for students to utilize their collective knowledge within the classroom and build their independence and confidence for real-world problem-solving.
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
Pilot V Board Master Refillable Dry Erase Markers, Assorted Colors Bundle, 36 Count
• Amazon Business
$42.59
2
$85.18
MVISUAL Dry Erase Board Sticker 31.5 x 24 Inch, Whiteboard Sticker for Wall, Pack of 15, White
• Amazon Business
$35.99
2
$71.98
BUNDLE: Liljedahl: Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics, Grades K-12 + Liljedahl: Modifying Your Thinking Classroom for Different Settings (Corwin Mathematics Series)
• Amazon Business
$45.12
1
$45.12
Post-it Easy Erase Whiteboard Sheets, 2 Pack, 9.1 x 9.1 in, Instant Whiteboard, Use Dry Erase and Permanent Markers (EE-SH-2PK-SIOC)
• Amazon Business
$7.99
5
$39.95
50 More Energizers!: Purposeful Play That Leads to Learning
• Amazon Business
$31.90
1
$31.90
Oxford Jr. Composition Notebooks, Notebooks for School, School Supplies, Half Size, 4-7/8 x 7-1/2 Inches, Wide Ruled Paper, Kids Journal, 80 Sheets, Assorted Primary Covers, 6 Pack (63779)
• Amazon Business
$7.90
4
$31.60
PILOT V Board Master Refillable Dry Erase Markers, Assorted Colors, 5 Count with refills (16726)
• Amazon Business
$15.70
2
$31.40
Materials cost
$337.13
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$30.85
3rd party payment processing fee
$5.06
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$403.04
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$71.12
Total project goal
$474.16
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$474.16
2 Donors
-$474.16
Donations toward project cost
-$403.04
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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