Using Excel in the Classroom

Howell, Dusti D.,Summerville, Jennifer B.,Morrow, Jean,Eggers, Renee M.,Howell, Deanne K.

ISBN 10: 0761978801 / ISBN 13: 9780761978800

Published by Corwin, 2002

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Using Excel in the Classroom
• Publisher: Corwin
• Publication Date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0761978801
• ISBN 13: 9780761978800
• Binding: paperback
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

"By guiding teachers and their students through the workings of Excel, this book ultimately leads to high-ordered decision making about data management and interpretation―a compelling reality of the 21^st century."
Nancy Tanner Edwards, Professor of Education
Missouri Western State College
St. Joseph, MO

"A wonderful tool for instruction in Excel. The authors have given a clear and concise explanation which is easy to comprehend, in addition to practical examples to use with students."
Peggy Miller, Technology Coordinator/Teacher
St. James/Seton School
Omaha, NE 

  Make Microsoft Excel™ work for you―in the classroom and at your desk!

Microsoft Excel is much more than a simple spreadsheet program. It is a sophisticated and flexible reporting, planning, and presentation tool that teachers can use effectively for curriculum prep, class projects, budget planning and reporting, and even as a database. Here is all you need to know on

• Understanding Excel
• Creating a gradebook
• Solving basic mathematics problems
• Building formulas and functions
• Creating charts and graphs
• Making Web pages
• Using color, fonts, and graphics in presentations

. . . and all of it built by tech experts and experienced educators, especially for teachers.

Using Excel in the Classroom is the essential how-to for teachers at all grade levels, filled with specific, classroom-tested templates, and techniques that teachers need most!

Review

"By guiding teachers and their students through the workings of Excel, this book ultimately leads to high-ordered decision making about data management and interpretation―a compelling reality of the 21st century."

Author: Nancy Tanner Edwards, Professor of Education

"A wonderful tool for instruction in Excel. The authors have given a clear and concise explanation which is easy to comprehend, in addition to practical examples to use with students."

Author: Peggy Miller, Technology Coordinator/Teacher