1. Spreadsheet Software

2. Lesson objectives Last week we looked at word processing software Today we will look at spreadsheet software in more detail We are likely to spend 2 lessons on spreadsheets

3. Spreadsheets Q1 Give a definition for spreadsheet packages ‘display numerical data in a grid or columns and rows’

4. Word processing What can spreadsheets be used for? Spreadsheets statistics Display Company Information Graphs and charts Accounts and finance Manipulate data Perform calculations

5. GCSE Requirements You must have the following skills: text, numbers and formulae to be entered into cells the insertion and deletion of columns and rows formatting of cells editing of entries within cells replication of cells the solution of 'what if'… problems the construction of bar-charts, pie-charts and scatter graphs from tables of data labels on axes, legends and headings numbers scales on the axes to be edited

6. Tasks 1. Read the ‘spreadsheets’ worksheet and answer questions using the book 2. Develop your spreadsheet skills by working on the Kikkers Sports exercise You must finish exercise 1 today and must have made a good start on Kikkers Sports