Cells in a spreadsheet, like the fields in a database, can be formatted to perform complex calculations.
Students can easily create their own calculator for specific problems in a spreadsheet.
And, for students who don't see a good reason to learn math, spreadsheets can show them that if you know the equation, you can make the spreadsheet do the work. Unlike databases, however, spreadsheets can not have multiple layouts, and are not as easily sorted. However, data entered into a spreadsheet can readily be converted into graphs, making spreadsheets an ideal tool for math and science teachers. Typical uses of spreadsheets include payrolls, budgets, grade books, and checkboooks. A Cell is identified by the Column and Row in which they are located, as in Battleship.