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 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(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!