Description
The Math Department at North Tahoe High School requests a grant to purchase TI-84 CE Plus Graphing Calculators
Grant Applicant
Mike Lanzarone
School Site
Grant Category
Grant Date
2024-06-01T12:00:00
Benefits of Program
Calculators with graphing capabilities are a requirement for success in higher math. Students enrolled in AP Calculus or AP Pre-calculus, for example, cannot successfully complete their exam without the aid of a graphing calculator. Students at all levels of secondary math need to be exposed to and have opportunities to use a graphing calculator in the classroom setting. We expect that students will better understand how to use a graphing calculator by the time they reach the higher level classes, which will free up class time to devote to learning the actual math content.
Success of Program
The success of the program will be measured by the number of students who feel comfortable utilizing a graphing calculator for solving problems prior to reaching AP Pre-calculus.
Implementation
Each student in AP Calculus and AP Pre-calculus will have a graphing calculator checked out to them personally. Every Integrated Math 2 and Integrated Math 3 classroom will have a class set of graphing calculators in the classroom for use in class.
Can you share this grant with your grade level or subject team?
Yes, the calculators will be shared across the math department.
Sustainability
Naturally there will be some attrition, however, the students that check out a calculator and do not return the device will be assessed a fine. Much of this type of attrition will be recouped. There is also the possibility that class set calculators go missing - we will develop a plan to minimize these losses. Beyond that, the calculators themselves last a decent amount of time; for example I am still currently using my calculator from 20+ years ago. Batteries will need replacing but we can typically deal with that cost in-house.
Amount Funded
$14083.00
Individual Budget Items(s)
$17823 - 120 - TI-84 CE Plus Graphing Calculators
Shipping
$0.00
Taxes
$1292.00
Other funding sources
None availalbe