UWEC CERCA 2026

Technology can be a powerful tool for exploring mathematics, yet many students use it only for basic calculations. The goal of this presentation is to demonstrate how Google Sheets can be used to investigate mathematical patterns, model equations, and efficiently solve problems. Using spreadsheet formulas, tables, and graphs, students can quickly test ideas and see mathematical relationships that would otherwise take significant time to compute by hand.During this session, we will present examples showing how spreadsheets can generate sequences, solve equations, and explore mathematical concepts such as functions and patterns. By introducing these tools, we aim to show students how the technology they already have access to can support experimentation, organize calculations, and deepen mathematical understanding.