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S2 Business
Unit 2Admin & It - Spreadsheet
Bell Baxter High School Faculty of Technologies S2 Core Business
Learning Intentions
In this unit you will:•Learn the purpose of a Spreadsheet•The terminology and layouts associated with a Spreadsheet•Learn how use formulae to perform calculations•How to create graphs/charts from spreadsheet information
Spreadsheet
• A spreadsheet is an electronic package that allows calculations to be carried out through use of formulae
• Charts and graphs of information can be created easily
• Information can be changed to allow for “what if” situations that can be used in decision making
Microsoft Excel
• This is the electronic spreadsheet package we will use
• It looks like this:
• See page 6 of your notes
Spreadsheet Terminology• Cells – each cell (little box!) has a unique
reference eg A1 this cell is found in column A and Row 1
• Text, Numbers, Formulae – these are the types of information that can be entered into each cell
• Cell formats – Cells can be formatted to suit the type of information entered eg date, number, currency
Calculations• Calculations are completed by using a formula• These formulae use the cell references NOT
the actual numbers in the cells• In the Fruit Sales example below to calculate
the “total sales” a formula is used to add cells B2 + B3 + B4
Demonstrations• Your teacher (with your help!) will demonstrate how to
enter formulae into cells (page 9 in your notes booklet)• All formulae start with the equal symbol: =• Formulae can be used to:
• Add +• Subtract -• Multiply *• Divide /
• Were you able to help?
Try it out!
• Open the “Pablo’s” spreadsheet and complete activity 2 and extension activity 2.1
• Remember to save your work in your own space.
• Try changing the price of the Margherita Pizza to £12.99 – what happens to the total?
Make your Spreadsheet Look Good!• You can enhance a spreadsheet and make it
look professional by carrying out the following:• Change font style/size/colour• Wrap column headings• Increase Row/column width• Merge Cells• Insert graphics• Try these out in Activity 3 “Ticketmaster” page 11
Creating Graphs/Charts
• You can try this in Activity 4 (page 12)• Before you create a graph you must highlight
(shade) the information you require in the graph
• The information highlighted below would produce a graph of VW Golfs sold each month
Example:
Extension Work – consolidate your learning!• Try the extension activities 4.2 (page 14/15)• How can you make your graphs/charts look
professional?• Try adding colour and/or images• Experiment with different graph styles• Ask your teacher to demonstrate some
shortcuts to you Eg: Auto sum, copying formula.