1. Number and Algebra and the place of Excel

2. Number and Algebra and the place of Excel
To consider the use of ICT in the primary classroom. To explore the existing Excel spreadsheets. To develop your own Excel skills. To adapt and create Excel spreadsheets for use in the classroom.

3. Number and Algebra and the place of Excel
Excel can be used as a tool to stimulate children’s
mathematical thinking around number & algebra.  
By the end of the workshop you will be able to
open, name, rename and save Excel spreadsheets
colour cell backgrounds and add clip art to make the spreadsheets attractive to primary aged learners
format cells
add spinners and sliders
add a simple macro to hide or reveal cells.

4. Number and Algebra and the place of Excel
How can Excel be used as a tool for teaching & learning?
You can……..
use existing examples from the Standards site.
adapt existing resources or make your own to meet the needs of your children by…..
adding clip art.
colour cells to make them more appealing.
enlarge the font size so that it can be seen easily.
remove tool bars from the top of the page.
add spinners, sliders and macros, so that the sheet can be manipulated via the whiteboard and not the PC/laptop

5. Number and Algebra and the place of Excel
Please note: Before you can use the resources you will need to enable macros to run on your computer.
Shape puzzle
Place value charts and partitioning tool
Increasing number grid generators
Note that these might not be available after April 2011

6. Number and Algebra and the place of Excel
Links to other Excel resources
Year 1 – Add and subtract 1, 10……
Year 2 – Addition and subtraction trios
Year 3 – Place value dots
Year 4 – Rounding
Year 5 – Sequences
Year 6 – Small operations with four numbers
Note that these might not be available after April 2011

7. Number and Algebra and the place of Excel
Adapting or creating your own resource.
Formatting cells
Adding colour to cells
Adding a slider or spinner
Adding a simple macro