Unit 7.4 Introduction to modelling & presenting numeric data Lesson 1 Setting up a basic spreadsheet
What are we doing today? We are learning to set up a basic spreadsheet with simple formulae and formatting What I’m looking for a well-formatted spreadsheet with correct calculations This is because spreadsheets need to be correct and laid out correctly to be properly understood
What do you know about spreadsheets? Create a spider diagram with ‘Spreadsheets’ in the middle circle Around the outside write all the things you can remember about spreadsheets 5 minutes!!!
Each cell has a unique cell reference e.g. D8 Text labels Columns (letters) Rows (numbers) Value Active Cell A worksheet
Formula Start with = then create the formula When you press Enter, the formula will automatically be calculated. Formulae can also be viewed and edited here in the formula bar.
Formulae All formula must start with= To add something, use+ To subtract something, use- To multiply something, use* To divide something, use/
Your Task Complete the worksheet 5 minutes!
Formula Practice Go onto the VLE ICT > Years 7-9 > Year 7 > Topic 3 – Modelling > Lesson 1 Test Your Skills.xls Save it into your user area and then open it Complete the formulae
Your Project
Shopping List Worksheet Set up the spreadsheet as shown Like this
Homework Worksheet Explain what the people on the worksheet might use a spreadsheet for