Chapter 2: Using a Spreadsheet

Introduction

The aim of this chapter is to familiarize you with use of a spreadsheet in mathematics. The first section describes what to do with one, and the later ones describe applications to investigating Fibonacci numbers, Binomial coefficients, and Areas of irregular figures.

Topics

2.1 What is a spreadsheet?

2.2 Fibonacci Numbers

2.3 Pascal’s Triangle

2.4 Integrating with a Spreadsheet