Commentary: Recursive and Explicit Equations in Excel

 

            This is a handout that walks students step-by-step through setting up a simple equation both recursively and explicitly in Excel.  One of the nice things about spreadsheets is that they make recursive equations “practical,” and thinking recursively is often easier for students than thinking in terms of explicit equations.  Spreadsheets can help students develop their algebraic thinking skills.

            The handout is a reference for students on both how to use the spreadsheet and on what the two types of equations are.  7/05

 

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