Excel+Ideas+Page

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List of Classroom Ideas:
Graphing data in a variety of forms Comparing different chart/graph types Building algebraic concepts (Function Tables) Timelines Gradebooks Creating online surveys (Google Spreadsheet) Analyzing data Recordkeeping Reading logs Organizing science experiment data Practicing estimation Statistics Nutritional planning

Ideas/Examples:

 * Workshop Example Document** [[file:Excel_Sample.xls]]

This is a cute pizza party planning workbook that would give students practice with problem solving and formulas if they were removed by the teacher ahead of time.
 * Basic table and formula practice (problem solving) - Elementary**

This is a budgeting workbook for elementary estimation practice. Students enter the number of items they want to buy and try to fall within their budget. They move the picture to find out how they did at the end.
 * Estimation - Elementary**

This is a line graph that asks the user to rate their day in the table above. The graph changes based on their input. Could be adapted to any question.
 * Graphing - Multiple grade levels**

These are a series of multiplication Excel documents that I use to assess my kids and help them to practice. They could be modified for division, addition, subtraction or possibly other forms of rote mathematics. You must "Enable Macros" for them to work properly. This is a very basic gradebook that averages the grades for a single subject over three trimesters.
 * Multiplication Practice and Assessment - Upper Elementary**
 * [[file:Multiplication Practice.xls]] || [[file:Multiplication Table Practice.xls]] || [[file:Multiplication Test.xls]] ||
 * Basic Gradebook - All**

This workbook analyzes a students nutritional needs based on weight and height and takes into consideration exercise and food calories. Built around a formula for prepubescent children so would require adjustment for older kids.
 * Nutrition Workbook - Upper Elementary through Middle School** * would require altering formulas to work with older kids and adults

A simulation of Deal or No Deal for probability fun. The banker has a separate document.
 * Deal or No Deal Game - All**

A cute workbook for basic sorting and graphing practice.
 * Sorting and Graphing Insects - K-2**

Class demonstration or individual practice workbook for rounding practice.
 * Rounding Practice - Elementary**