Using Excel in the Classroom

“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 ™ 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!