Lets Learn About Spreadsheets

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What is a Spreadsheet?
A spreadsheet is used for storing information and data. Calculations can be performed on the data in a spreadsheet. Microsoft Excel is the most common spreadsheet application, although there are other spreadsheets available.

Parts of a Spreadsheet

This is a COLUMN.
Columns are labelled with letters.

Parts of a Spreadsheet

This is a ROW
Rows are labelled with numbers.

Parts of a Spreadsheet

This is a CELL
Each cell has a unique CELL REFERENCE

Parts of a Spreadsheet

The CELL REFERENCE of this cell is

E4

Parts of a Spreadsheet

The cell that you are currently clicked in is called the ACTIVE CELL. It has a thick black line around it. Any text you type will go in this cell.

Parts of a Spreadsheet

A LABEL is a piece of TEXT that you add to a spreadsheet to help describe the numbers.

Parts of a Spreadsheet

These are all LABELS.

Parts of a Spreadsheet

A VALUE is a NUMBER that you type into a spreadsheet. It is a number that you already know.

Parts of a Spreadsheet

These are all VALUES.

Cell Referencing Quiz

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A 1

I
Put Scooby in cell B4

2
3 4

5
6 7 8
Check Answer

9
10

A 1

2
3 4

B4

5
6 7 8
Next Question

9
10

A 1

I
Put Bart in cell G9

2
3 4

5
6 7 8
Check Answer

9
10

A 1

2
3 4

5
6 7 8
G9

Next Question

9
10

A 1

I
Put Bugs in cell H6

2
3 4

5
6 7 8
Check Answer

9
10

A 1

2
3 4
H6

5
6 7 8
Next Question

9
10

A 1

I
Put Homer in cell C9

2
3 4

5
6 7 8
Check Answer

9
10

A 1

2
3 4

5
6 7 8
C9

Next Question

9
10

A 1

I
Put Buzz in cell I3

2
3 4

5
6 7 8
Check Answer

9
10

A 1

G
I3

2
3 4

5
6 7 8

9
10

Using Formulae in Spreadsheets

A
1 2 3 5 6

Lets add the numbers in cells A3 and B3

Using Formulae in Spreadsheets

A
1 2 3 5 6 =

Lets add the numbers in cells A3 and B3 All formulae start with an = sign

Using Formulae in Spreadsheets

A
1 2 3 5 6 = A3

Lets add the numbers in cells A3 and B3 All formulae start with an = sign Then put the cell reference of the first cell

Using Formulae in Spreadsheets

A
1 2 3 5 6 = A3 +

Lets add the numbers in cells A3 and B3 All formulae start with an = sign Then put the cell reference of the first cell +

Using Formulae in Spreadsheets

A
1 2 3 5 6 = A3 + B3

Lets add the numbers in cells A3 and B3 All formulae start with an = sign Then put the cell reference of the first cell + The cell reference of the second cell

Using Formulae in Spreadsheets

A
1 2 3 5 6 11

The correct answer will now be displayed when you press ENTER

Using Formulae in Spreadsheets

A
1 2 3 5 10 6 11

If you change one of the numbers used in the calculation

Using Formulae in Spreadsheets

A
1 2 3 5 10 6 11 16

If you change one of the numbers used in the calculation

The answer is automatically updated

Using Formulae in Spreadsheets

Sum Symbol Used in a Spreadsheet Example

Adding

= A1 + B2

Using Formulae in Spreadsheets

Sum Symbol Used in a Spreadsheet Example

Adding Subtracting

+ -

= A1 + B2 = A1 B2

Using Formulae in Spreadsheets

Sum Symbol Used in a Spreadsheet Example

Adding Subtracting Multiplying

+ * (star)

= A1 + B2 = A1 B2 = A1 * B2

Using Formulae in Spreadsheets

Sum Symbol Used in a Spreadsheet Example

Adding Subtracting Multiplying Dividing

+ * (star) /

= A1 + B2 = A1 B2 = A1 * B2 = A1 / B2

Quiz on Formulae
Start

A 1 2 3 4 5 6 12

Create the formula to ADD the two numbers in the spreadsheet and put the answer in cell C4

/ - + = * B3 A1 B3 A4 C4 D6 B4 B5

Check Answer

A 1 2 3 4 5 12
A4

+ 8

B4

=A4+B4

6
Drag the correct symbols and cell references onto the spreadsheet. Create the formula to ADD the two numbers in the spreadsheet and put the answer in cell C4

/ - + = * B3 A1 B3 A4 C4 D6 B4 B5

Next Question

A 1 2 3 4 5 6 20

15

Create the formula to ADD the two numbers in the spreadsheet and put the answer in cell D5

/ - + * B3 A2 D5 A4 C4 D6 B4 D6 =

Check Answer

A 1 2 3 4 5 6
A2

20

+ 15

C4

=A2+C4

Create the formula to ADD the two numbers in the spreadsheet and put the answer in cell D5

/ - + = * B3 A2 D5 A4 C4 D6 B4 D6

Next Question

A 1 2 3 4 5 6

100 10

Create the formula to SUBTRACT the lowest number in the spreadsheet from the higher number and put the answer in cell A6

/ - + = * B2 A2 D5 A4 D4 D6 B4 A6

Check Answer

A 1 2 3 4 5 6 =B2-D4
B2

100 10
D4

Create the formula to SUBTRACT the lowest number in the spreadsheet from the higher number and put the answer in cell A6

/ - + = * B2 A2 D5 A4 D4 D6 B4 A6

Next Question

A 1 2 3 4 5 6 23

10

Create the formula to MULTIPLY the two numbers in the spreadsheet and put the answer in cell D6

/ - + = * B2 A2 A3 A4 D4 D6 C4 A6

Check Answer

A 1 2 3 4 5 6 23
A3

*
C4

10 =A3*C4

Create the formula to MULTIPLY the two numbers in the spreadsheet and put the answer in cell D6

/ - + = * B2 A2 A3 A4 D4 D6 C4 A6

Next Question

A 1 2 3 4 5 6 30

10

Create the formula to DIVIDE the number in A1 by the number in B2. Put the answer in cell C3

/ - + = * B2 A1 A3 A4 D4 D6 C3 A6

Check Answer

A1

A 30 /

B
B2

1 2 3 4 5 6

10 =A1/B2

Create the formula to DIVIDE the number in A1 by the number in B2. Put the answer in cell C3

/ - + = * B2 A1 A3 A4 D4 D6 C3 A6

Next Question

A 1 2 3 4 5 6

5 6 7

Create the formula to ADD all the numbers in the spreadsheet. Put the answer in cell D1

/ - + = * + B2 B3 A3 A4 C4 D6 D5 D1

Check Answer

A 1 2 3 4 5 6
B3

D
=B3+C4+D5

C4

+ 6 + 7
D5

Create the formula to ADD all the numbers in the spreadsheet. Put the answer in cell D1

/ - + = * + B2 B3 A3 A4 C4 D6 D5 D1

Quiz Complete