1. Unit 9.2 / Lesson5 / presentation5a Setting up the spreadsheet

2. Selecting Data The data you use to compare the 2 countries should be: Statistical In the same unit of measurement (although you could convert it) Over the same period of time From the same month/year Relevant to the topic you are studying, e.g. population Chosen carefully so that you can perform calculations easily

3. Sheets A complete Excel spreadsheet is known as a workbook A workbook is split into sheets You should use a separate sheet for each topic Remember to put titles and headings on each sheet Give each sheet a relevant name

4. Using the data Cells that will be used in calculations should contain numbers only Include units of measurement to make sense of the data but keep them separate from the numbers – in the column heading or in the next column Format cells for the data type, e.g. currency Limit the number of decimal places you display Think about: The calculations are you going to perform Whether you will need to use absolute cell referencing The graphs will you create

5. Formatting the sheet Emphasise titles and headings Use coloured cells to highlight data Use gridlines Insert a picture as a background on at least one sheet, e.g. map Insert a relevant picture in the spreadsheet, e.g. a flag at the top of a column of data to show the country Do not use too much colour – only use it to emphasise data