Ch 5 blog

I think a spreadsheet is a great idea for the classroom because it helps you stay organized with your students grades and also helps you see if they are progressing or struggling in the class. for the ones who are struggling you have the option to see them after class to talk to them by finding out whats the problem. I would use a spreadsheet in my class to keep track of my students grades but also for the students to use to understand mathematical equations, grouping, and comparing. Teachers may use spreadsheets to keep track of grades, create charts (images) for use in instruction, and to analyze various types of data they may collect in the classroom. The spreadsheet will do the math for you. They allow you to see all of the numbers at one time. Three primary functions: storing, calculating, and presenting information. I think they are the primary functions because storing helps you keep your work organized where you can choose to keep your information readily accessed and retrieved. You can use the calculation system in so many ways for your task, and instead of just using numbers and calculations you can see your work in graphs and charts.