Microsoft Excel is a sophisticated and flexible reporting, planning, and presentation tool that teachers can use effectively for curriculum prep, class projects, budget planning and reporting, and even as a database. This book, a how-to guide for teachers at all grade levels, provides information on the fundamentals of creating powerful spreadsheets that can enhance classroom teaching and learning. The book, filled with specific classroom-tested templates, and techniques, is designed to give immediate results using either Windows or Macintosh platforms. Chapters include: "Understanding Microsoft Excel"; "Creating a Gradebook"; "Basic Math and Excel"; "Formulas and Functions"; "Using Excel as a Database"; "Creating Charts"; and "Printing an Excel Worksheet or Workbook." At the end of each chapter, a quick review is provided. The book is illustrated throughout with figures depicting sample screens. (Includes an index.) (AEF)