Related readings for spreadsheets

Distributing Representatives: Using Spreadsheets to Study Apportionment

• Type of resource: Article (hard copy)
• Source: EJ547759 Learning and Leading with Technology; v24n8 p26-29 May 1997
• Description: ABSTRACT: discusses the use of mathematics, specifically spreadsheets, to study apportionment in the U.S. House of Representatives. Topics include the interdisciplinary nature of the study, how population changes affect the distribution, different methods of apportioning representatives that have been used throughout history, and analyzing the data.

Exploring Number Structures with Spreadsheets

• Type of resource: Article (hard copy)
• Source: Learning-and-Leading-with-Technology; v24 n8 p32-36 05/97
• Description: This article discusses how exposing students to spreadsheets can significantly "round" their technological base and help prepare them for future experiences with technological math.

A Spreadsheet Approach to Solving Algebra Problems

• Type of resource: Article (hard copy)
• Source: Journal-of-Mathematical-Behavior v12 n4 p353-83 Dec 1993
• Description: This article outlines strategies for using spreadsheets while working with algebra problems.

Exploiting Technology in the Mathematics Classroom

• Type of resource: Article (hard copy)
• Source: EJ547807
• Description: This article illustrates the diverse ways in which the computer spreadsheet can be used by both teachers and students as a problem-solving tool in high school math, and provides detailed examples of spreadsheet use in word problems. Discusses the functions of spreadsheet tables,columns, & graphs.

Spreadsheets: Powerful Tools in Science Education

• Type of resource: Article (hard copy)
• Source: EJ415480 School Science Review; v71 n257 p47-57 June 1990
• Description: ABSTRACT: Examined are applications of computer spreadsheets from simple record/observation tables to custom built analysis systems. The advantages and disadvantages depending on the use of these software packages are discussed. Several examples are used to illustrate possible applications.

Integrating PC Tools for Presenting Information in Science Classes

• Type of resource: Article (hard copy)
• Source: ERIC NO. ED396682 In: Recreating the Revolution. Proceedings of the Annual National Educational Computing Conference (15th, Boston, Mass. June 13-15, 1994)
• Description: This article describes a method for science students to use in preparing data for analysis and dissemination. A sample project demonstrates the general procedure to develop a project by data generation with a computer, organizing and labeling data on a spreadsheet, constructing a graph and incorporating it into a word processing document for presentation. An appendix provides a sample basic program.

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