Data Analysis Tool Pack

This activity was a trip. It took me about 20 minutes to realize that I needed to pull up Excel. I was trying to use the tool option through Internet Explorer. Once I had Excel pulled up I could not find that wonderful Tool option bar. I browsed through my tabs and went to the File tab. Once I had that pulled up I clicked on the word "Options". This pulled up a screen and found the choice of "Add-Ins." I clicked this and jumped for joy when I saw the option of Analysis ToolPack. I then clicked on the option of Analysis ToolPack and it brought me up to the boxes to manage my add-ins. I did select both the regular ToolPack, the VBA Toolpack option and then selected ok. I hope that was ok to select them both. So in conclusion I was able to locate the Analysis Toolpack, select what needed to be selected, and I am hopeful that this is the completion of this task.

This page was a tremendous help to me. When I found this was when I realized that I needed to be in Excel!

I feel that this standards best relates to standard number 5: Engage in Professional Growth and Leadership. This tool is good for true reflection in the use of data for an Action Research Project. When I completed my action research plan I used a variety of charts and graphs to show/reflect my students progress. They say that the proof is in the pudding. I was able to clearly see if my students were improving or declining. If they were declining I had to ask myself why and reassess my instruction. I did not use Excel in my data process but I am sure that I could have. I am not very knowledgeable about Excel and so I did not use it. With this class and the activities to come my opinion will change!