1. Managing students’
marks through Excel
Sixth National
Inspectors’ Colloquium.
Rabat, October 2008.
Abdellatif Zoubair.
Email: zoubair2@hotmail.com

2. Outline
1. Rationale
2. Fundamentals
3. Useful functions
4. Samples
5. Tips

3. A. Rationale
1. Get feedback
2. Efficiency
3. Growing student population
4. Circular 142.07 instructions
5. Demystify teachers’ phobia

4. B. Introducing Excel
1. Interface
2. Sheet layout
3. Cell referencing
4. Entering data
5. Cell formatting

5. C. Useful functions
1. Sum
2. Mean
3. Percentages
4. Histograms
5. Other.

6. D. Tips
1. Make provision for heterogeneous group
2. Use 2003 version of Excel
3. Provide real data
4. Plan hands-on practice
5. Contact colleagues for assistance

7. E. Resources
1. MS Excel modules
2. Using MS Office to create interactive
learning materials
3. Using Excel for a grade book
4. 20 ICT skills every educator should have
5. Other.

8. Thank you for your patience!