
Using Excel in the Classroom
SAGE Publications Inc (Publisher)
1st Edition
Published on 27. March 2002
Book
Paperback/Softback
104 pages
978-0-7619-7880-0 (ISBN)
Description
"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."
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 (TM) 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!
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 (TM) 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!
Reviews / Votes
"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." -- 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." -- Peggy Miller, Technology Coordinator/TeacherMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
Thousand Oaks
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 6 mm
Weight
167 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7619-7880-0 (9780761978800)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions

Jennifer B. Summerville | Jean Morrow | Dusti D. Howell
Using Excel in the Classroom
Book
04/2002
1st Edition
Corwin Press Inc
€52.70
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Content
Preface
Acknowledgments
About the Authors
1. Understanding Microsoft Excel
2. Creating a Gradebook
3. Basic Math and Excel
4. Formulas and Functions
5. Using Excel as a Database
6. Creating Charts
7. Printing an Excel Worksheet or Workbook
Index
Acknowledgments
About the Authors
1. Understanding Microsoft Excel
2. Creating a Gradebook
3. Basic Math and Excel
4. Formulas and Functions
5. Using Excel as a Database
6. Creating Charts
7. Printing an Excel Worksheet or Workbook
Index