Spreadsheets in Education (May 2007)

Uncovering Hidden Mathematics of the Multiplication Table Using Spreadsheets

  • Sergei Abramovich

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Vol. 2, no. 2

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This paper reveals a number of learning activities emerging from a spreadsheetgenerated multiplication table. These activities are made possible by using such features of the software as conditional formatting, circular referencing, calculation through iteration, scroll bars, and graphing. The paper is a reflection on a mathematics content course designed for prospective elementary teachers using the hidden mathematics curriculum framework. It is written in support of standards for teaching and recommendations for teachers in North America.

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