OER4Schools/ICT/Spreadsheets part 3

Different-tasks group work (20 min) with ICT on spreadsheets. As usual, you now have an opportunity to work on your own ICT skills. In this session, we continue with spreadsheets in OpenOffice Calc or GeoGebra. We have done some of the earlier spreadsheet exercises from the list below already. See which ones you have mastered and which ones require further work. Also try out some new ones. As before, work in pairs, help each other and help other groups.

This activity will orientate you to make use of OpenOffice for creating spreadsheets and databases which can be useful for investigating maths and science problems. You will need to access a computer/laptop/netbook and internet. Access a web browser and navigate to this page: http://inpics.net/calc.html

We suggest that you go through some of the exercises on the page in this order:

1. Basic Calculations

• Add
• Subtract
• Multiply
• Divide
• Calculate averages
• Find the maximum value

2. Formatting Worksheets

• Format text
• Format cells
• Adjust columns and rows
• Print worksheets

3. Manipulating Data

• Move, copy, and paste
• Add / delete columns
• Add / delete rows
• Employ multiple worksheets
• Employ AutoFill
• Insert / delete worksheets

4. Advanced Calculations

• Create formulas across worksheets
• Employ absolute references
• Employ the function wizard

5. Making Data Visible

• Add notes
• Freeze panes
• Create charts

You can print this content on a separate sheet here: OER4Schools/Spreadsheet exercises.

As you work on your ICT skills, you should think about planning another lesson with ICT (involving spreadsheets, GeoGebra, slideshows, concept mapping). Remember to keep up the typing tutor practise too!