Database Magic is filled with practical advice and tips for using and creating databases as valuable learning and teaching tools.

In a data-driven world, understanding how to manage information with powerful tools is a skill needed by both students and educators. Novices to experts will find tips and tricks to help students from upper elementary all the way through high school and beyond. Practicing educator Sandra A. Dounce guides you from the basics of using databases to the higher-level learning strategies advanced data manipulation can afford. In addition to the useful classroom examples, the book also covers harnessing the power and magic of databases as a classroom management tool.

Features:

• CD with curriculum-based sample data sets and companion worksheets. Data is in both MS Excel and Access formats for high level of compatibility (PC or Mac)
• Combines practical how-to steps with examples of how databases can foster higher-order thinking skills
• Promotes powerful technology skills for educators and students