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In
the next series of activities, you will use a spreadsheet
and equation editor to produce classroom worksheets and example
material.
You will use an equation editor to produce
scientific equations that use fractions, superscript, subscript,
and scientific symbols.
You
will use a spreadsheet to draw graphs and calculate ticker
tape data. You will also learn to convert between radians
and degrees in Excel.
Writing equations with Equation Editor
Using equation editor can make a big difference
in presenting worksheets to your learners and how you present
equations in worksheets.
Some examples of the things you can do
with Equation Editor are:
| superscripts and subscripts |
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| fractions |
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| equations |
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| trigonometry |
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To access equation editor, follow these
steps:
- Open MS Word
- On the Menu Bar, select the 'insert'
option.
- Within 'Insert',
select the 'Object' and choose 'Microsoft Equation'. Note:
if this option does not appear, then this means that 'Equation
Editor' has not been installed. You will need the help of
your network administrator to find the Microsoft Office
CD and instal this option.
- Spend a bit of time playing with Equation
Editor, to see if you can build the options in the table
above.
As a scientist, you are likely to use
the equation editor very often. You need to have a shortcut
symbol  on
your toolbar. You can use the help facility in Word if you
want to learn how to add this shortcut to one of your toolbars.
You can also insert the insert symbol
, superscript x2 and subscript x2
shortcuts onto your toolbar in exactly the same way.
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