Sample Trigonometry Class Gradebook
Spreadsheets are useful to both teachers and students. For teachers, as shown below, spreadsheets allow them to keep track of student's progress throughout the year. Furthermore, it gives them the option to display the grades in a graphic to the students. Microsoft Excel provides convenience to teachers because it eliminates having to carrying around gradebooks as well. For students, spreadsheets can also be used to keep track of their own grades throughout the year or to present a project. For example, in a math class I could give each student a bag of M&Ms, and ask that they plot on a spreadsheet the ratio of colors and/or of calories in each individual M&M. Since spreadsheets require the use of formulas, their use will reinforce the importance of formulas not only in math textbooks, but in other applications.
Maryland Teacher Technology Standards
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Information Access, Evaluation, Processing and Application. |
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| Teachers should access, assess and collect information proficiently. |
Evaluate information critically and competently for a specific purpose Organize, categorize, and store information for efficient retrieval |
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Communication |
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Use technologies effectively and appropriately to communicate information n a variety of formats |
Use productivity and multimedia tools to communicate information |
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Assessment for Administration and Instruction |
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Use information technologies to analyze problems and develop solutions |
Research, collect, process, and analyze data and report results for instructional school planning. |
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Integrating Tech. Into Classroom |
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Design, implement and assess learning experiences that incorporate student use of technology to support inquire, problem solving, communication, and/or collaboration. |
Develop a scoring tool (s) for measuring student attainment of outcomes and student technology products |
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Professional Growth |
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Develop habits of mind that support continual learning and professional growth in technology |
Identify and use resources and materials to support professional growth in the use of technology Participate in professional organizations and groups that support the field of educational computing and technology Identify local, state, and national standards and use them to improve teaching and learning. |