After learning about spreadsheets in class on Thursday, I was surprised that there were so many easy and convenient ways to create one. I was a little bit nervous to do a spreadsheet because I had only did the one for the CCR exam. When I took the exam, I was frustrated because I could not create the same spreadsheet that they required. It took me so long to get the right spreadsheet that matched the test. During class we learned little tricks that would have been so helpful to know during that test. To be honest I never thought I would use excel again but after learning about how to do it and how much easier it was this time , I am confident that I will use in my future classroom. The quiz on excel I found was pretty easy as well because I had learned the skills in class. If I had taken the quiz before the class I would have probably failed.
The most enjoyable part of excel is being able to create charts and graphs so easily. I found that this would be really useful in the classroom because I can use it for statistics. Charts and graphs are a great way for visual learners to retain information. Being a visual learner myself, I was always able to remember things if they were visually displayed for me.
Another aspect that I like about excel is that it computes and organizes things for you. All you have to do is put in a few numbers in and they will find what you need and repeat it for you (if you know all of the tricks.) When excel computes things for you and keeps you organized, then you are less likely to make mistakes grading or computing things yourself.I know that I will be using an excel spreadsheet for my grade book.
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