spreadsheets chapter 7. objectives define and describe spreadsheets, and their features and...
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Spreadsheets
Chapter 7
Objectives
Define and describe spreadsheets, and their features and functions
Describe how a spreadsheet might be integrated into the classroom
Evaluate spreadsheet software Create spreadsheet activities for
the classroom
Teachers Use Spreadsheets
Calculate and enter student grades
Create charts and graphs
Create lesson planners
Construct game boards
Create seating charts
Create inventories Develop rubrics Set up schedules
Students Use Spreadsheets
Track science experiment results
Find area and perimeter
Create timelines and charts
Plan a budget Calculate data Store equations
and numbers Analyze statistics
for team sports
Early Spreadsheets
VisiCalc LogicCalc PlannerCalc
In 1982
Lotus 1-2-3 First integrated spreadsheet
Components are not sold separately Includes the functions of a
Spreadsheet Word processor Database
Excel Spreadsheet component of the
Microsoft Office suite of products Components of a software suite can
be purchased separately
Rows and Columns
Cells Numbers Text Formulas
Grade Roster
Grade Roster in Excel
Gradebook Roster with Averages
Functions Built-in software routines Ready-made formulas
Statistical Mathematical Financial Logarithmic Trigonometric
230 functions in Excel, more than 100 in AppleWorks
“What If” Analysis Spreadsheets have the ability to
recalculate the results of formulas or functions when the value in a cell changes
Features of a Spreadsheet Protected and hidden cells Logical functions Predetermined functions Date and time function Macros Graphing
Features of a Spreadsheet Memory indicator Cell names Attached notes Editing and
sorting
Copy and paste Templates Online help Formatting
Advanced Features Linking spreadsheets Database capabilities Desktop publishing tools Save as a Web page Hyperlinks in the worksheet
Selecting a Spreadsheet
Determine hardware compatibility Study the program’s features Ease of use Built-in functions Consumer value Technical support
Hardware Compatibility
Operating system Memory size Storage space on hard disk
General Features Labeling Decimal points and dollar signs Column widths Hide and protect cells Macros Linking Number of columns and rows
available
Ease of Use Online help is
important
Built-in Functions
Sum Average Standard Deviation
Consumer Value
Licensing Lab Packs Shareware
Support
Does phone support happen in a timely manner?
Does the support have a cost? Is there a tutorial or manual?
In Summary
Teachers and students use spreadsheets when they want to perform numerical calculations and do data prediction.