Use of Electronic Spreadsheets to Facilitate Critical Thinking in Quantitative Courses

Use of Electronic Spreadsheets to Facilitate Critical Thinking in Quantitative Courses

Daytona Beach, Florida

Electronic spreadsheets such as Microsoft Excel or Lotus can make a valuable contribution in the quantitative courses such as accounting or engineering. These spreadsheets can facilitate critical thinking by eliminating the repetitive calculations associated with scenario analysis. Students can then focus on the applications of managerial decision making or engineering analysis, instead of being overwhelmed by recurring mathematical iterations. It is crucial that the faculty member demonstrate to importance of critical thinking in the quantitative courses.