Spreadsheets (4 Parts)

Synopsis: Series looking at the use of spreadsheets in secondary schools.
1: Short excerpts to introduce the concept of spreadsheets and illustrate their use in a variety of subjects.
2: Shows how a group of sixth formers use a spreadsheet to expedite the results of an investigation into river pollution.
3: Shows a mixed-ability class of 12-year-olds using a spreadsheet programme to assist their investigation into the density of materials.
4: Depicts a 4th-year information technology project where pupils take the role of kitchen salesmen, designing and pricing a kitchen to suit their customer’s budgets.
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Medium: Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 24, 16, 16, 19 min.
Year of production: 1987
Availability: OUT OF DISTRIBUTION
Uses: INSET. Secondary level teacher training.*
Subjects: Education
Keywords: computers in teaching; microcomputers; spreadsheets

Title: Spreadsheets across the curriculum
Synopsis: 1: Short excerpts to introduce the concept of spreadsheets and illustrate their use in a variety of subjects.
Title: Spreadsheets in field study
Synopsis: 2: Shows how a group of sixth formers use a spreadsheet to expedite the results of an investigation into river pollution.
Title: Spreadsheets in problem solving
Synopsis: 3: Shows a mixed-ability class of 12-year-olds using a spreadsheet programme to assist their investigation into the density of materials.
Title: Spreadsheets in role play
Synopsis: 4: Depicts a 4th-year information technology project where pupils take the role of kitchen salesmen, designing and pricing a kitchen to suit their customer's budgets.

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