Week 6 · 45-60 min
Introduction to Spreadsheets
Week Summary
A quick preview of the main ideas in this week before you begin the slides.
- What Is a Spreadsheet?
- Rows, Columns, and Cells
- Entering and Editing Data
- Data Types in Spreadsheets
Glossary
Review these key terms before starting this week. They are kept simple so students can learn the new vocabulary before moving into the slides.
- What Is a Spreadsheet?
- What Is a Spreadsheet?
- Rows, Columns, and Cells
- Rows, Columns, and Cells
- Entering and Editing Data
- Entering and Editing Data
What Is a Spreadsheet?
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Navigate a spreadsheet and understand its basic structure.
Read one card at a time. Focus on the main idea first, then look at the visual on the right to help it stick.
A spreadsheet is a grid of rows and columns for organizing data.
Examples include LibreOffice Calc and Microsoft Excel.
People use spreadsheets for budgets, lists, calculations, and tracking.
Each cell can hold text, numbers, or formulas.
Spreadsheets can automate repetitive calculations.
Remember
Spreadsheets organize information and make calculations easier.
What Is a Spreadsheet?
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Use arrows or dots to move through the lesson
Practice
- Write 2-3 sentences about what you learned this week.
Coming Next Week: Next: Spreadsheet Formulas and Functions