I would like to purchase 16 boxes (2 per group) to use for storage of dry-erase markers and small erasers that my students can use with their whiteboards. I would also like to purchase the items to fill the boxes with. These include dry erase markers and erasers.
I currently use white boards often in my classes and students have really taken to them. They enjoy working out and solving problems on a different surface. My current boards have graphs on one side and it makes it nice and easy to have students show their work as I walk around. All of my classes use these, some more often than others, but all. I have small plastic containers that store the markers and erasers, but I was limited in what I could purchase and most of the containers are broken and few markers remain. Students are often left sharing erasers and markers to make it work. This would allow all to have access whenever they want.
I will be able to quickly access student understanding and it is easy for students to make a quick erase to fix mistakes. I also will pick smaple work and walk around showing off great boards. I think this will enable all to be engaged and not have to wiat and share.
I already use the whiteboards and with these items, I will be able to use them with everyone.
I would not be sharing the items, as they would be used with my students, but they will all see how I organize my room and materials.
I am requesting $350 plus tax to cover the start up cost of making all of these boxes. In the future I should only have to replace the markers.