I used to teach junior high. My 8th graders learned Microsoft Access (beautifully, I might add) and I always enjoyed teaching it. Right now, in my high school class, we are doing filters and queries, some of my favorite stuff.
In anticipation of doing a quiz on this topic later in the week (using a big ol' database found off the internet from the great state of Massachusetts--of sex offenders) I wanted to create a review activity using a random database of stuff I created. And, I didn't really want to grade it. I was going to just post the answer key, but (though I trust my kiddos) I wanted a little bit more accountability. So, I thought, how about a Google Form? With data validation! I know some of the electronic "breakout boxes" are done using this technique, so how about a worksheet? :)
Take a look--> https://goo.gl/forms/DiBLkxwhZz89jzNG3
A few things I learned:
- This is so easy. There is a little "three dot" spot you click to add on data validation. You can set what the answer has to be equal to (or other parameters).
- One big issue... if you don't add the "error text" it will basically give away the answer. So, put in some error text (Try Again, for example). Good thing I tested this out!
So, tomorrow, they will do the activity (without paper) and type answers in the boxes to see if they got the correct number of results.
And, I guess I'll do the quiz the same way (except no data validation since it will be for a grade). I just love GOOGLE!
Please tell me someone else loves queries, though! Oh, if you do, here is a Google Folder with my two databases and the activities. :) Enjoy!
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