spreadsheets lesson 2

Task on Entry

Read my comments and answer my question using a purple pen

When you have answered the question appropriately log in to Frog and go to

Lesson 2 to attempt the crossword

Using ‘Formulae’Mr Blaize

By the end of the lesson you will…

⦿ Objective› Understand how to use appropriate ‘formulae’

Recognise the need for a formula

Identify key elements of a formula

Use four main operators in a formula

Quick Task

⦿Think about your Mathematics or Science lessons; give a definition of what a formula is and why they are used.

2 mins

Your Definitions

Definition

1.A mathematical relationship or rule expressed in symbols.

2.A method or procedure for achieving something.

Quick Task

Computers use mathematical symbols; what do these four symbols represent

+-*/

Quick Task

Computers use mathematical symbols, what do these four symbols represent

+Addition- Subtraction* Multiplication/ Division

Quick Task

Computers need to be told to do something, look across the top row of the keyboard, which symbol do you think tells the computer you are going to do a formula?

10 seconds

All Formulas Need A...

=

Formulas

=1+27-3

=4*6=A1/A8B3+C6

=A1+A2+A3

Computer Task

1.Log in to Frog2.Access the ‘Spreadsheet’ Site3.Access ‘Lesson 2’4.Download and attempt the

‘The Gold Mine’

One Versus All

Progression

What Why How 

1. What have I learnt?2. What do I know now that

I didn't before?3. What new skills have I

gained?4. What would I like to

learn? 

 1. Why have I learnt it?2. What is the point?3. What are the real world

applications?4. How will this help me in

future life/lessons? 

 1. How have I learnt this?2. What made it easier to

learn?3. What will I do to

remember this learning?4. What did I do to

overcome any difficulties?

Choose a question to answer from each column. You cannot answer the same numbered question across different columns.