Quick calculations

In this lesson, we will practise entering text into cells of a spreadsheet and then learn how to perform calculations on the data using basic formulas and cell references. We will learn how to use the autofill tool to duplicate cells and continue a linear pattern.

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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.Can you name the range of cells in this image?

1/3

Q2.Can you name the range of cells in this image?

2/3

Q3.What is selected in the image?

3/3

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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.Can you name the range of cells in this image?

1/3

Q2.Can you name the range of cells in this image?

2/3

Q3.What is selected in the image?

3/3

Video

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Worksheet

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Quick Calculations -

This quiz is to assess your learning during this lesson.

Q1.In a Spreadsheet how would you write a formula for 4 x 3?

1/5

Q2.In a Spreadsheet how would you write a formula for 179 + 56?

2/5

Q3.In a Spreadsheet how would you write a formula for 764 divided by 4?

3/5

Q4.In the image shown has a auto fill been used for column D?

4/5

Q5.In the image shown has the last column made use of an auto fill?

5/5

This quiz includes images that don't have any alt text - please contact your teacher who should be able to help you with an audio description.

Unit quizzes are being retired in August 2023

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Quiz:

Quick Calculations -

This quiz is to assess your learning during this lesson.

Q1.In a Spreadsheet how would you write a formula for 4 x 3?

1/5

Q2.In a Spreadsheet how would you write a formula for 179 + 56?

2/5

Q3.In a Spreadsheet how would you write a formula for 764 divided by 4?

3/5

Q4.In the image shown has a auto fill been used for column D?

4/5

Q5.In the image shown has the last column made use of an auto fill?

5/5

Lesson summary: Quick calculations

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