Spreadsheet+Applications


 * Spreadsheet Applications**

Spreadsheet applications are software programs that record and manipulate numerical data in a variety of organized and accurate ways. They are used to perform mathematical calculations on numeric information for budgetary purposes, financial or statistical analyses, or the analysis of data from a variety of scientific or other experiments. Spreadsheets perform a useful function in making comparisons and contrasts and for converting numerical information into charts and graphs for visual display. Well-designed reports are easily generated and printed through spreadsheet applications. Spreadsheets can be formatted in varying column widths and text styles, incorporating appropriate labels, formulas, and cell references for specific purposes. They are a useful tool for many curriculum areas, such as data management and probability, scientific simulations, investment management, and grading and reporting.
 * Description**

The teacher:
 * Method**
 * models the use of spreadsheet applications for numeric data management and analysis;
 * helps students use spreadsheets to tabulate information gathered for projects using surveys or polls;
 * encourages the use of the graphical aspects of a spreadsheet program to present graphs and charts as visual representation of information;
 * assists student in practising mathematical skills by requiring students to devise and use general formulas for repetitive operations;
 * schedules time for students to enter data and formulate spreadsheets on a regular basis.

Spreadsheet applications:
 * Considerations**
 * have cross-curricular applications for recording, manipulating, and analysing data;
 * may consolidate whole-class data-gathering projects and display results;
 * may consolidate and display data collected from various school projects, such as reading programs, fund raising, and charity donations;
 * can be integrated into other applications, such as word processing and presentations.


 * Illustrations from the Mathematics Classroom**

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 * Elementary**

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 * Secondary**