Week 7 ยท 45-60 min

Spreadsheet Formulas and Functions

Week Summary

A quick preview of the main ideas in this week before you begin the slides.

  • Introduction to Formulas
  • Basic Arithmetic Formulas
  • The SUM Function
  • The AVERAGE Function

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.

Introduction to Formulas
Introduction to Formulas
Basic Arithmetic Formulas
Basic Arithmetic Formulas
The SUM Function
The SUM Function
Slide 1๐Ÿ’ก

Introduction to Formulas

Learning goal

Use basic formulas to perform calculations in a spreadsheet.

Read one card at a time. Focus on the main idea first, then look at the visual on the right to help it stick.

Formulas calculate values automatically.

Every formula starts with an equals sign.

Formulas can reference other cells.

Results update when the data changes.

Formulas save time compared with manual calculation.

Remember

Formulas turn a spreadsheet from a table into a working tool.

Introduction to Formulas

Introduction to Formulas

Slide 1 of 8

Use arrows or dots to move through the lesson

Practice

  1. Write 2-3 sentences about what you learned this week.

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