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Spreadsheet Magic, Second Edition

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Item#: 122


by Pamela Lewis

Publisher: ISTE


List Price: $39.95

CECA Member Price: $27.95

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Dozens of new lessons and activities enrich the second edition of this popular favorite, proof of how flexible and effective a teaching tool the humble spreadsheet can be. Spreadsheets are ubiquitous in the higher grades and the professional world, but they're also a great way for younger kids to learn basic math, science, and language arts concepts. This updated bestseller includes everything you'll need to incorporate spreadsheets in K-6 classrooms: an introduction to the software's basic functions and capabilities, step-by-step activity descriptions keyed to the NETS-S and content area standards, teaching tips and extension ideas for promoting higher-order thinking skills, and a CD-ROM with a complete set of modifiable lesson templates and samples.

Features:
  • Comprehensive introduction to using spreadsheets in the classroom
  • 40 ready-to-use lesson plans for grades K-6
  • Tips for lesson preparation, assessment, and instructional support.