Modifying spreadsheets

In this lesson, we will be taught that objects can be described using data. We will build a data set (a collection of related data that can be manipulated using a computer) within a spreadsheet application and apply appropriate number formats to cells.

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

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Q1.What are the headings in this spreadsheet?
Please refer to this spreadsheet to answer the following questions.

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Q2.How much do apples cost?

2/4

Q3.What is the third data heading in the table?

3/4

Q4.What is the most expensive fruit on the spreadsheet?

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.What are the headings in this spreadsheet?
Please refer to this spreadsheet to answer the following questions.

1/4

Q2.How much do apples cost?

2/4

Q3.What is the third data heading in the table?

3/4

Q4.What is the most expensive fruit on the spreadsheet?

4/4

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Lesson 2 - Modifying Spreadsheets

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Q1.Which format is best for the data held in a column with the data heading Discount?

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Q2.Which format is best for the data held in a column with the data heading Number of items sold?

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Q3.Which of these would make suitable column headings in a spreadsheet for a local supermarket? (Tick all that apply)

Select two (2) boxes

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Q4.Which number format has been applied to this piece of data? 12:05:00

4/4

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Lesson 2 - Modifying Spreadsheets

Don’t worry if you get a question wrong! Forgetting is an important step in learning. We will recap next lesson.

Q1.Which format is best for the data held in a column with the data heading Discount?

1/4

Q2.Which format is best for the data held in a column with the data heading Number of items sold?

2/4

Q3.Which of these would make suitable column headings in a spreadsheet for a local supermarket? (Tick all that apply)

Select two (2) boxes

3/4

Q4.Which number format has been applied to this piece of data? 12:05:00

4/4

Lesson summary: Modifying spreadsheets

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