Brad shows how to connect grade-level standards in science, technology, engineering, and math into a single cohesive activity to foster deeper understanding in our students.

Students develop understanding of terminating and repeating decimals while developing rich number sense, exploring patterns and linear functions, and learning how to use spreadsheets. This is a good introduction to spreadsheets for entry-level students.

In part 4 of this series, Brad shows students how to use a spreadsheet to set up an investment plan. This is a highly-motivating activity that illustrates real-world investment strategies. Formulas and absolute and relative references are addressed. Options for interest compounded annually and da...

Students learn to make and use a spreadsheet to analyze data on landing a spacecraft on another planet. A complete STEM activity incorporating the science of physics, the technology of spreadsheets, the engineering of the cone-shaped parachute, and the mathematics of algebra and geometry.