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Module 5
Introduction to
Microsoft Excel 2010
PROFITT Curriculum Module # 5 Introduction to Excel 2010
Goals: Instructor:
SMART Objectives:
Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, and Length:
Time-sensitive
Instructor Preparation
Materials & Supplies items needed in order to carry out the agenda and classroom activities
1. Whenever possible, it is a good idea to create samples of each product to have ready
for students to view and to anticipate any issues or concerns that may arise during
instruction.
Curriculum Content
PREINSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES
Lead the discussion with various ways to use spreadsheets and why. Students can
follow along using the Spreadsheet Vocabulary List (5.A.1) which contains the
words listed below.
Open and project a new Excel screen so that all the students in the class can see it. If
possible, use post-its or index cards to label parts of the screen as you discuss each
term with students.
ASSESSMENT
Give the Excel 2010 Screen Blank (5.A.2) handout to the students so they will also
have it as a reference as you discuss each term. Have students fill blank boxes with the
correct terms.
Finally show students the Introduction to Microsoft Excel 2010 (5.A.3) video to
help further their understanding of the programs features.
Objective BCS 4.3: Differentiate among and enter text, numbers, formulas, and
functions.
Lead a general discussion on how to create a spreadsheet and enter data in the
spreadsheet using a guided practice activity with the Grocery List (5.B.1) file.
Explain the differences in labels, values and numeric labels. Discuss different types of
number formatting.
Explain how to enter basic addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division formulas
and the difference in a formula and function. Show students how to use the Sum,
Average, Count, Max, and Min functions.
ASSESSMENT
Walk and observe the finished product of the Grocery List activity to ensure that proper
creation, formatting, and formulas were used.
In addition to using color, fill and border enhancement, this exercise shows students
how to rotate text and add cell styles to improve the look of the spreadsheet.
Show students how to rotate text within a cell and how to use cell styles to add color
and variety to the spreadsheets appearance.
Give students a copy of the Employee List Handout (5.C.1). Have students key in
the information, then follow the directions under the table to make the information they
entered look like the table being shown.
ASSESSMENT
Walk around the classroom and observe the finished product of Employee List to see
that proper creation, formatting, and formulas were used.
Introduction to Microsoft
Excel 2010 Handouts
DIRECTIONS: Use this sheet to fill in the missing terms on the blank Excel
Spreadsheet page. How many can you remember?
3) Numeric label a number that is used as text in a worksheet rather than being
used as a value (a number used for calculation)
8) Fill handle dot at bottom right of each cell; used to copy information from cell to
cell
9) Auto format - a predesigned format that adds design elements to the spreadsheet
5.A.1
=B4*c4
A1
Column
K5
99256
Cost K6
K7
Label
K8
36
Cell
Study this handout to prepare for a test on identifying parts of the spreadsheet screen.
Know the name of each part and where it is located.
5.A.2
My Grocery List
1. Insert a formula in each cell of the Total Cost column to calculate the total cost
for each item. Hint: Total cost = Quantity * Unit cost. Also use the SUM
function to find the total cost of the entire grocery list. Insert this function in the
cell to the right of Total Cost in the bottom row of the worksheet. Save the file
as Grocery_List_xx. Substitute your initials for the xx. Print.
d. Lowest Priced Item use the minimum function (MIN) to find the lowest
priced item bought.
4. Change the name of Sheet 1 to Groceries. Delete Sheet 2 and 3 from the
workbook. Save the file as Grocery_Totals_xx. Print.
5.B.1
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La Fi A d Ci St Zi p S D
Atwater Mark 178 Pine Street Marietta GA 34779 $47,000 10-Mar-05
Martin Joseph 714 High Falls Dr. Savannah GA 39260 $75,000 7-Jul-08
Mickle Anne Marie 302 Buffy Circle Helen GA 35199 $29,000 23-Oct-07
Hughes Gregory 13 Buford Lane Columbus GA 31902 $33,500 15-Feb-09
Jackson Kimberly 136 High St. Augusta GA 33802 $39,200 29-May-09
Williams London 8825 Main St. Savannah GA 39260 $26,500 3-Jan-07
Barber Cody 90 1st St. Savannah GA 39260 $73,200 15-Dec-07
Hinton Catherine 13 Park St. Savannah GA 39260 $68,000 24-Jan-09
Kennedy Betty 2055 Georgian St. Savannah GA 39260 $4,930 27-Nov-06
Moore Blake 1835 Parker St. Helen GA 35199 $49,500 26-Apr-09
Brady Peter 910 Broadway Ave. Marietta GA 34779 $50,000 24-Nov-07
Greer Robert 443 Victoria Dr. Marietta GA 34779 $45,000 12-Aug-09
King Angie 514 Pascal Lane Savannah GA 39260 $27,250 3-Dec-07
Porter Nancy 792 Enterprise St. Columbus GA 31902 $71,000 30-Mar-09
Davis Andrew 207 Johnson Lane Columbus GA 31902 $68,950 15-Oct-06