1. Basic Spreadsheet Formulas
Vocabulary
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2. Formulas
Formulas allow you to perform calculations on data entered into a spreadsheet. fx
= 2+2 A B C D 4
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3. Data
Information (values or numbers; labels or text; and date/time) that is stored in a spreadsheet program.
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4. Spreadsheet A table used to store various types of data. A B C 1 2 3 45 6
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5. Cells
A cell is a basic storage unit for data in a spreadsheet, and it is the intersection point of a column and a row. Each rectangular box is referred to as a cell. A B C 1 2 3 4 5 6
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6. Rows
Rows run horizontally and are identified by a number in the row header. A B C 1 2 3 4 5 6
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7. Columns
Columns run vertically and are identified by a letter in the column header. A B C 1 2 3 4 5 6
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8. Cell Reference
The cell reference identifies the location of a cell and consists of the column letter and row number that intersect at the cell’s location. C6 A B C 1 2 3 4 5 6
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9. Relative Cell Reference
Identifies the location of a cell and changes when the formula is copied to other cells.
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10. Absolute Cell Reference
An absolute cell reference does not change when it is copied and pasted to other cells.
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11. Spreadsheet Formulas Lesson Outline
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12. Relevance of Spreadsheets to Everyday Life
A. Purpose of a spreadsheet
Keep track of money
Keep up with statistics
Managing information
Analyzing information
Presenting information
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13. Relevance of Spreadsheets to Everyday Life
B. Before electronic spreadsheets
How do you think businesses kept up with finances, payroll, inventory, etc. before computers?
How do you think electronic spreadsheets have transformed businesses today?
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14. Relevance of Spreadsheets to Everyday Life
C. Brainstorm some ways that spreadsheets can be used in everyday life:
Sports Stats (e.g., batting average)
Grades
Budgets
Inventory
Buying a car
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15. Basic Formulas A. Addition – Formula is Example:
=cell 1+cell2+cell3+cell4 (and so on)
Example:
=a1+a2+a3+a4 will add the values in cells a1, a2, a3 and a4
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16. Basic Formulas B. Subtraction – Formula is Example:
=cell 1-cell4
Example:
=a1-a4 will subtract the value in cell a4 from the value in a1
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17. Basic Formulas C. Multiply – Formula is Example:
=cell 1*cell4
Example:
=a1*a4 will multiply the value in cell a1 by the value in a4
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18. Basic Formulas D. Divide – Formula is Example:
=cell 1/cell4
Example:
=a1/a4 will divide the value in cell a1 by the value in a4
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19. Basic Formulas
E. Relative Vs. Absolute Cell References Relative cell reference identifies the location of a cell and changes when the formula is copied and pasted to other cells. An absolute cell reference does not change.
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20. Assignment Create a spreadsheet with the following formulas: Addition
Subtraction
Multiplication
Division
Relative Cell Reference
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21. Assignment
Think of your own personal spreadsheet need and use the formulas in the lesson in the spreadsheet.
Fill in your personal spreadsheet topic on your organizer.
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