This document discusses the advantages of using electronic mark books over traditional paper-based mark books. It identifies key benefits like easier tracking of student data over time, easier sharing of information with colleagues, and the ability to more easily submit results to exam boards electronically. It also provides an overview of Microsoft Excel as a software option for creating electronic mark books, highlighting features like automatic calculations, conditional formatting, and chart creation. Examples of simple Excel-based mark books are also presented, along with recommendations for additional resources and support for creating electronic mark books.