Excel is an untapped instructional tool that aligns amazingly well with California's new Common Core Content Standards for Math. Classroom tested curriculum will show how daily use of this software can promote the math domains of "Algebra", "Functions", "Modeling", and "Statistics" while integrating the financial literacy skills required to succeed in the 21st century. Hands-on audience participation will demonstrate the effectiveness of Excel as a strategy for initial instruction, differentiation, assessment, and intervention. Integrated Excel instruction deemphasizes rote calculation that leads so many students to dislike math, and empowers students to use their higher thinking skills while completing real world applications of mathematics. The presentation will share plentiful Excel based instructional materials in print and on line.
The link below provides an example of classroom materials that utilize Excel as an instructional tool. For further pedagogical details on Excel instruction, I invite you to peruse the website further.
Sample Practice Questions Using Financial Functions
Sample Excel Spreadsheet Used To Support Instruction (Excel Format)
Sample Excel Spreadsheet Used To Support Instruction (PDF Format)