Why I need this: I help to teach math teachers how to reach students in innovative ways. Scientific calculators are needed at the middle school level to get kids to visualize calculation and work with permutations and combinations. Using calculators at the middle school level will assist with speed of use at the high school level and positively impact high school graduation rates.
Why I need this: Middle School teachers need help in getting rising 8th graders to become quicker in calculator tasks required at the high school level. I can train the teachers on use of the calculators with students and this will positively help the high school graduation rates. Students will be able to have higher achievement in high school math classes.