Event planning using a spreadsheet
I can use a spreadsheet to plan an event.
Event planning using a spreadsheet
I can use a spreadsheet to plan an event.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Spreadsheets are useful as planning tools.
- A budget is a value of money that can be spent as part of a plan.
- Subtotals are used to work out overall totals in smaller steps.
Keywords
Budget - an amount of money planned to be spent
Subtotal - a part of an overall total based on some of the values
Common misconception
Spreadsheets make planning an event more difficult as you have to enter data and use formulas.
Spreadsheets make planning an event easier as they have useful tools that save you work and allow you to make changes. You can use spreadsheets to model changes to the event and instantly recalulate all the important information.
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File needed for this lesson
- Party planning spreadsheet - Task B 85.59 KB (XLSX)
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Equipment
Pupils need access to spreadsheet software.
Licence
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
Exit quiz
6 Questions
copying formulas to other cells
something that adds up numbers
something that identifies a specific cell
an amount of money planned to be spent
a part of an overall total
something that performs calculations