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Utilizing the Spreadsheet and Charting Capabilities of Microsoft Works in the Mathematics Classroom.

Wood, Judith Body – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1990
Presented are ideas for the utilization of Microsoft Works in the secondary mathematics classroom. The spreadsheet and graphing capabilities of this software package are demonstrated for several topics including the concept of slope for first year algebra, and creating and interpreting graphs for a general mathematics class. (Author/CW)
Descriptors: Algebra, Computation, Computer Graphics, Computer Uses in Education

Verderber, Nadine L. – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1990
Given are instructions for teaching spreadsheet use for problem solving in mathematics. Examples of relevant problems from algebra through calculus are provided. The advantages of using computer spreadsheets in this application are stressed. (CW)
Descriptors: Algebra, Calculus, Computation, Computer Software