Since 2009, The Spreadsheet Lab Manual (SLM) has equipped teachers across the USA to teach their students to program and study computational spreadsheet models in Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Math.
Spreadsheet modeling automating math = Data Skills Delivered + Content Enhanced on the platform students and teachers have and everybody needs.
Awarded Phase 1 Funding by the National Science Foundation Small Business Innovation Research (NSF SBIR) program, Spreadsheet Lab Manual LLC is develop a computational modeling knowledge engine to recruit, train and equip teachers and create opportunities to share their successes.
Project Abstract for Congress: "Computer Science for All with Spreadsheet Modeling: Researching How Low-Cost Video Training for Teachers Leads to High Value Programming Skills for Students"
This game-changing, computational modeling professional development platform for STEM Teachers, is being worked through Phase 1 of Research and Development, powered by SLM instructional resources. Built and tested to enhance data analysis skills and make math more meaningful and relevant to students. SLM leverages the formula replication capability of spreadsheets and the computational power of the modern microprocessor with a standardized pedagogy enabling teachers to guide students to model with math across all disciplines. Our goal is to empower STEM teachers with a growing body of original content and inspire them to innovate and develop and share new spreadsheet modeling instructional applications.
Low cost and high value added are program mandates that seek to benefit all students, regardless of background or ability level.
Awarded Phase 1 Funding by the National Science Foundation Small Business Innovation Research (NSF SBIR) program, Spreadsheet Lab Manual LLC is develop a computational modeling knowledge engine to recruit, train and equip teachers and create opportunities to share their successes.
Project Abstract for Congress: "Computer Science for All with Spreadsheet Modeling: Researching How Low-Cost Video Training for Teachers Leads to High Value Programming Skills for Students"
This game-changing, computational modeling professional development platform for STEM Teachers, is being worked through Phase 1 of Research and Development, powered by SLM instructional resources. Built and tested to enhance data analysis skills and make math more meaningful and relevant to students. SLM leverages the formula replication capability of spreadsheets and the computational power of the modern microprocessor with a standardized pedagogy enabling teachers to guide students to model with math across all disciplines. Our goal is to empower STEM teachers with a growing body of original content and inspire them to innovate and develop and share new spreadsheet modeling instructional applications.
Low cost and high value added are program mandates that seek to benefit all students, regardless of background or ability level.
2 Phases of Every SLM for Students:
1. Model Development (starting from a blank Spreadsheet)
2. Experimentation, Analysis/Interpretation, Assessment
1. Model Development (starting from a blank Spreadsheet)
2. Experimentation, Analysis/Interpretation, Assessment
Multiple Points of Assessment: (1) Every student succeeds at programming the spreadsheet model using the steps that precisely guide them (starting from a blank spreadsheet or blank template file). (2) After verifying the model is programmed correctly experimentation is done by altering variables. This enables students to interact with graphs and directly observe model predictions. Interacting with the model in this way helps students learn about the mathematical nature of Science through investigation and discovery while gaining skills on spreadsheets simultaneously.
SLM lessons are truly multidisciplinary, NGSS aligned and engage students in all 8 Science and Engineering Practices despite being written years ahead their adoption.
SLM lessons are truly multidisciplinary, NGSS aligned and engage students in all 8 Science and Engineering Practices despite being written years ahead their adoption.
3 Fundamental Priorities in Pioneering SLM:
- Grow Students Skills: Enhance Productivity with Spreadsheets (both for future applications and in productivity in learning)
- Innovative Computational Models with Sound Science: Aligned to High School STEM Curriculum Content
- Easy to implement: Across all disciplines, all starting skill levels for students and teachers, many ways to differentiate instruction, highly engaging and self guiding so students learn at their own pace with teacher support when needed.