Quick Tips from Glencoe
- Excel formulas = Math lessons
Help students see the connection between Excel formulas and math problems. For example, in a simple worksheet, create a function such as =average(B3:B6). Then have a student write the equivalent math problem on the board, such as =(245+871+89+199)/4. - Cross-Curricular Brainteaser Breaks
Keep a stockpile of brainteasers for times when students become restless. Take a short break and have students solve one of these puzzles as a class. You can buy books of brainteasers or search for them on the Internet. (Example: You have 50 normal spiders. How many spider legs and spider eyeballs do you have? Answer: 400 legs and 400 eyeballs.) - Bonus Topics
In computer classes, students often ask to cover topics that are not part of the curriculum. Often the topics relate to graphics, photos, colors, charts, drawing, etc. Keep track of these requests and create a supply of "bonus" topics. When students are restless, help them focus by offering to teach a bonus topic if time allows at the end of class.
