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Mr. Seymour from Brooklyn, NY is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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We Need to Read! Books for Mathematicians Please!

My students need books! I am requesting 12 books to add to our math library.

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Seymour's classroom raised $404

This project is fully funded

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My Students

The majority of my 7th grade New York City students read far below (3 to 4 reading levels) what is suggested for their grade level. The problem worsens when supportive reading in math class is DRY! The math library at our school needs an overhaul; the growth and success of my students depend on it!

My students come from low-income homes and arrive at school looking to better themselves through accomplishing their dreams.

In developing a love of reading and creativity, they are bound to succeed! My students live in the shadows of miraculous feats of design and art - the bridges, statues, and skyscrapers of our city have the power to inspire and this resource must be tapped to teach! Though they coexist with these marvels, my students lack access to technology and books that would speak directly to them about the wonders that abound in the places in which they live.

My Project

Though we face the challenge of low resources, I can ensure the success of my English Language Learning students when they are able to relate to the significance of READING EVERY DAY. As we explore Math, we must have inspiring books that support our study of Math. Each of my 90 students is an inherently creative genius, no question about it - DRY reading material stumbles the desire to grow. I want to build a math library in my school that caters directly to the interests of my students at all levels. Books that explore the beautiful design and purposeful architecture of fantastic structures will help my students develop design, mathematical, reading, visualization, and planning abilities VITAL to their successes as members within each of their communities.

I will tailor math and reading lessons that build upon my experience in carpentry, design, art, and construction.

My students will draft their ideas, represent and present them to their peers, and view the works of those that have done the same - through which they will come to understand that learning can be redeeming and fun! Please help all of my students explore how much fun reading and math can be and provide them with these beautiful, educational books.

Mr. Seymour MS 88 Peter Rouget 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

99 students impacted 9donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Invisible New York: The Hidden Infrastructure of the City (Creating the North American Landscape) • Amazon $38.79 1 $38.79
The City Beneath Us: Building the New York Subway • Amazon $33.13 1 $33.13
Brooklyn Modern: Architecture, Interiors & Design • Amazon $31.86 1 $31.86
Forbidden Places: Exploring our Abandoned Heritage • Amazon $27.76 1 $27.76
Beauty in Decay II • Amazon $27.74 1 $27.74
New York Underground: The Anatomy of a City • Amazon $26.18 1 $26.18
States of Decay • Amazon $25.20 1 $25.20
Beauty in Decay: Urbex • Amazon $24.78 1 $24.78
The Heights: Anatomy of a Skyscraper • Amazon $23.96 1 $23.96
Newton's Notebook: The Life, Times, and Discoveries of Isaac Newton • Amazon $17.96 1 $17.96
The Works: Anatomy of a City • Amazon $17.50 1 $17.50
Amazing Leonardo da Vinci Inventions: You Can Build Yourself (Build It Yourself) • Amazon $13.63 1 $13.63

Materials cost

$308.49

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.63

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$343.12

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$60.55

Total project goal

$403.67

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $403.67

6 Donors

-$362.17

Donations toward project cost

-$343.12

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$19.05

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$41.50

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