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Tech Talk: Buying a ComputerComputer Components and Your Needs (pg. 208–209)C t Ad ti t ( 210)

Real World

Projects Computer Advertisements (pg. 210)Performance and Price (pg. 211–212)

ProjectsCreate a Spreadsheet (pg. 214–227)

Projects

Create a Spreadsheet (pg. 214 227)Apply Formulas (pg. 228–238)Evaluate Your Data (pg. 239–250)

Starting with You Why is it important to know how you will use a new computer before you buy one? To find out, go to the Online Learning Center at

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glencoe.com. Choose e-Quizzes, and take the Unit 5 Pre-Quiz.

Before You ReadBefore You Read

pg. 208

Adjust Reading Speed

If a text is easy to understand, you can probably read it quickly. However, you might need to slow down to be sure you absorb every word you read in a more difficult text Keep the following tips in minda more difficult text. Keep the following tips in mind as you read:

Successful readers adjust the speed of their reading to match the difficulty of the text.g yTry reading a difficult text or section out loud.You might need to read a difficult section more than once.

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Buying a ComputerBuying a Computer

pg. 208–213

You Will LearnKey Terms component

To analyze your computer needs before shopping for equipment How to evaluate advertisements for computers

componentwarrantyperformance

To determine how a computer’s performance relates to price

Academic Vocabularydetermineffeeaffectpolicy

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Computer Components and Your Needs pg. 208–209

What Should I Look For in a Computer?A computer system includes various basic componentscomponents:

Computer

componentA piece of hardware Computer

MonitorKeyboardMouse

pthat is part of a computer system. (pg. 208)

Mouse

Your needs determine the kind of computer components you will want. Before you buy a computer, you may want to

determineTo establish. (pg. 208)

y y y p y yconsider these questions:

Will I need additional software or hardware?Do I need a desktop or a laptop?

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p p pWhat type of printer or monitor do I need?

Buying a Computer

Computer Components and Your Needs

Buying a Computer

Analyze In addition to a monitor, keyboard, and mouse, whatAnalyze In addition to a monitor, keyboard, and mouse, what computer components do you think you might want? Why?

Possible answers include:Speakers, to hear music and soundsCD burner, to play and save music or picturesDVD burner, to play and save video or pictures, p y pVideo card, to play complex gamesColor or photo-quality printer, to print imagesModem, to access the Internet

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Academic Focus: English Language Arts pg. 210

Know Your TermsAds for computers can provide useful details but bewareAds for computers can provide useful details, but beware of exaggerations. Find an advertisement for a computer system and evaluate it for exaggerations. Look for the following things:

Does the ad promote something “free”?Has the price of the entire system been raised to accommodate the “free” item?What would the system cost if you purchased each component separately?

What other strategies can you use to be sure you are getting the best deal possible on purchases you make?

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getting the best deal possible on purchases you make?

Buying a Computer

Computer Advertisements pg. 210

Buying a Computer

What Costs Are Not Included?Some costs do not always appear in ads for computer warranty

Th t systems. Consider the following:Software – adding the programs you need may add additional costs to the basic package

The computer manufacturer’s promise to pay for specific repairs for a certain length of time. (pg. 210)

Internet service – usually a monthly fee that is not included in a basic computer packageRepairs – often covered for a limited time by the manufacturer’s warrantywarranty

g (pg )

feeA charge for service. (pg. 210) manufacturer s warrantywarranty(pg )

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Buying a Computer

Computer Advertisements

Buying a Computer

Cause and Effect What happens if your computerCause and Effect What happens if your computer malfunctions and you do not have a warranty, or your warranty has expired?

If your computer malfunctions and you do not have a current warranty that covers repairs, you will have to pay for the repairs yourself.

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Academic Focus: Mathematics pg. 211

Count Your CostsPurchasing a computer is a big commitment When you arePurchasing a computer is a big commitment. When you are ready to purchase a computer, you first need to decide what components you must have to meet your needs. Your needs as a junior high or high school student will be much different f th f hit t f l B i t ithfrom those of an architect, for example. Brainstorm with your class a list of components that you would need for a computer system. Your teacher will tell you your budget for purchasing a

Your Computer’s Life The useful life of a computer is how long a computer can be used Your teacher will tell you your budget for purchasing a

computer. Research computer systems and decide how you will spend your budget on the components.

before it becomes outdated. Discover how you can extend your computer’s useful life at the Online Learning Center at glencoe com

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Center at glencoe.com. Choose Tech Talk Activities, then Unit 5.


Performance and Price pg. 211–212

A computer’s performanceperformance is based on the speed or quality of its components

performanceHow fast a computer of its components.

Microprocessor (CPU) – a fast CPU improves overall performance Random-access memory (RAM) – more RAM lets the

How fast a computer works. (pg. 211)

Random access memory (RAM) more RAM lets the computer process information fasterModem and network connections – a dial-up modem is not as fast as other types of connections, such as wireless

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Performance and Price pg. 211–212

Why Are Computer Prices So Different?It is not only the components that affect the price of a computer

affectTo influence. (pg. 212)

It is not only the components that affect the price of a computer system. Shop around! Computer prices vary based on:

The components you chooseWhere you make your purchase

policyGuidelines. (pg. 212)

Where you make your purchaseSoftware included

Also, consider the store’s return policy to see whether you can Company Networks If you were purchasing computers for a p y y

return your purchase if you are unhappy or if it is damaged.computers for a business, the company’s networking needs might influence your decision. Learn more about business networks at the

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Online Learning Center at glencoe.com. Choose Tech Talk Activities, then Unit 5.


Tech Talk Assessment pg. 213

Identify What are three factors that can affect the price of a computer and components?

Possible answers include:Whether the computer is a laptop or a desktopSpeed of Microprocessor (CPU)Amount of RAMType of monitorSize of hard disk/storageModem and network connectionsSoftwareHardware, such as a printer, scanner, or CD burner

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pWhere the items are purchased

Going OnlineGoing Online

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Evaluate Why would you choose to buy a computer that does not offer the highest performance available?

Possible answers include:Budget Your needs (you might not need the fastestYour needs (you might not need the fastest computer available)

Self-Check Assess your understanding of what you have just read.

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Go to the Online Learning center at glencoe.com. Choose e-Quizzes, and take the Unit 5 Tech Talk Quiz.

After You ReadAfter You Read

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Critical Thinking

You have been looking for a deal on a computer for quite some time when you see a flyer advertising a computer for sale at your local grocery store. What factors should you consider when deciding whether or not to buy thisconsider when deciding whether or not to buy this particular computer?

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pg. 214–227

ContentsKey Terms worksheet

Exercise 1-1Identify the parts of the Excel window Move between cells in a worksheet

worksheetworkbookrangeAutoFit

Exercise 1-2Create and save a new worksheet Enter data into cellsEnter data into cells Edit and delete data

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pg. 214–227

Contents

Exercise 1-3Format cells Define and use ranges gInsert and delete columns and rows Change column width

Exercise 1-4Exercise 1 4Add a title to a worksheet Change row heightPrint a worksheet

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Why It Matters

Why do I need to learn how to create spreadsheets?Spreadsheet software is a powerful tool that helps people manage all types of information. A spreadsheet can help

fyou create and manage a budget, keep track of your grades, and compare prices on an item you are looking to purchase. There are many other things you can use a spreadsheet for as well.spreadsheet for as well.Do you have a part-time job or do you collect an allowance? Would you like to be able see how you spend your hard-earned money? Would you like to be able to keep track of

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how much you are saving? A spreadsheet is a perfect tool for doing both of these things.


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Tips for Creating an Effective Spreadsheet

Be organized. A well-organized worksheet has a label for every column.

Format your worksheet. Make sure you format the data type y y ypfor each cell or range of cells appropriately. Use font formatting features and cell formatting features to make your data easy to read.

If you plan to use a hard copy of the worksheet, set the print area and orientation for manageability and readability. You may also choose to print gridlines to aid with ease of

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pg. 215–217Exercise 1-1 Get to Know Microsoft Excel

In this exercise, you will learn several ways to move between cells in a worksheet Knowing how to move

worksheetA table of data that between cells in a worksheet. Knowing how to move

between cells will help you quickly create a worksheet to organize your data.

Microsoft Excel is an example of spreadsheet software

A table of data that is organized into rows and columns. (pg. 215)

orkbook Microsoft Excel is an example of spreadsheet software. Each workbookworkbook in Excel may contain any number of worksheetsworksheets that can be used to:

Make calculations

workbookAn Excel file that holds worksheets. (pg. 215)

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pg. 215–217Exercise 1-1 Get to Know Microsoft Excel

The rows and columns in an Excel worksheet intersect (cross each other) to create cells A cell is where data is enteredeach other) to create cells. A cell is where data is entered. Each cell has an address, which is the cell’s column letter and row number (such as B16 or L5).

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pg. 218–220Exercise 1-2 Create a Worksheet

In this exercise, you will create a new Excel workbook. You will enter data to compare the prices of two differentMi ft E l

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You will enter data to compare the prices of two different computers. You will also change column widths so you can read all your data.

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pg. 218–220Exercise 1-2 Create a Worksheet

The first row or column in a worksheet should have labels or headers to identify the contentheaders to identify the content. Some tasks you can perform with data in a worksheet are:

Enter - key data in a cellR l k ld d t i llReplace - key over old data in a cellEdit - use the formula bar to change data in a cellCopy - copy data from one cell to another

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pg. 221–222Exercise 1-3 Format a Worksheet

In this exercise, you will insert and delete columns in a worksheet. Then you will format the new data and change th idth f l th t th d t fit i h ll

rangeA group of cells in a spreadsheet.

the width of a column so that the data fit in each cell.

There are many ways to change the appearance and f i f d h S f h di i

(pg. 221)

AutoFitA tool in Microsoft Excel that can function of a spreadsheet. Some of the common editing

tasks you can perform in Excel are:Changing the font format in a cell or rangerange of cells

Excel that can automatically change the width of a column to fit the longest entry, or change the height

Using AutoFitAutoFit to adjust the size of columns and rows.Adding or deleting rows, columns, cells, and worksheets.

of a row to fit the font. (pg. 221)

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pg. 223–224Exercise 1-4 Format and Print a Worksheet

In this exercise, you will format the worksheet with a title and set the print area.

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In addition to all the formatting options available with spreadsheet software, there are several main points to remember when you print a worksheet from Excel:

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Always set the print area using the Print Area button, to avoid printing many pages of blank cells.Use the Print Preview function to make sure you

d t i tare ready to print.Decide whether or not you want the gridlines to show, and set this using the Page Setup command.

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Project Assessment

Identify Which of the following is not a task you can do using spreadsheet software such as Microsoft Excel?using spreadsheet software such as Microsoft Excel? What type of software would you use to do this task?

A. write a paperB run calculations

Independent Practice Use the rubrics for these projects to help you create and

l B. run calculationsC. create budgetsD. organize grades

evaluate your work. Go the Online Learning Center at glencoe.com. Choose Rubrics

The correct answer is:A. write a paper

To write a paper you would use word processing software

Choose Rubrics, then Unit 5.

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Project Assessment

Compare What is the difference between a workbook, a worksheet?a worksheet?

A worksheet contains a single spreadsheet page.

A kb k i th t fil th t h ld iA workbook is the computer file that holds a series of worksheets.

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Describe Why do you think it is important to set the Print Area and preview a worksheet before printing it?Area and preview a worksheet before printing it?

Possible answers include:It is important to set the Print Area because worksheets often contain hundreds of columns and rows, and some unwanted sections may print along with the ones you really want to see. (Setting the Print Area can save a lot of wasted paper!)of wasted paper!)Similar to a Microsoft Word document, you can preview a worksheet before printing it in order to make sure the document appears the way you want it to. (Previewing

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a worksheet before printing it can also save a lot of wasted paper.)

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pg. 228–238

Exercise 2-1Calculate results using arithmetic operators

Key Terms arithmetic operator Calculate results using arithmetic operators

Enter formulas in cells

Exercise 2-2

arithmetic operatorformulafunctionAutoSumrelative addressing Add a column of numbers with AutoSum

Find the minimum and maximum values in a range Count and average the numbers in a range

relative addressing

Exercise 2-3Explore relative addressing Copy functions

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Copy functions

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Why It Matters

Why do I need to learn how to use formulas and functions?Formulas and functions help you manage and evaluate data. If all you could do with a worksheet is list numbers, it

ffwould be no different than keying the data in Word. Data must be calculated in order to be meaningful.In addition to basic arithmetic operations, Excel allows you to do things like find the largest number in a range of cellsto do things like find the largest number in a range of cells, find the average number in a range of cells, and count how many cells holding numbers are in the range. Can you think of any situation where these formulas and

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Can you think of any situation where these formulas and functions would be helpful to you?

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Use the first worksheet to create a template. Later you will copy

Using Formulas and Functions in the Real WorldYou decide to track your earnings from

that blank template to the next two tabs. Label these tabs by month.

Create categories for earning, saving, and spending. For

your part-time job and how you spend and save that money in a Create categories for earning, saving, and spending. For

example, you might mow lawns in the summer in addition to having a part-time job in the school year. Or, you might have a college fund and a car fund.

spreadsheet over a three-month period. Set up your spreadsheet

Select ranges of cells to add, subtract, find a time period when you spent the most amount of money, or a time period when you saved the least amount of money. Use the spreadsheet to adjust

in an organized way so the data will be meaningful to you.

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y p jyour spending and saving habits so you can achieve your goals.

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pg. 229–230Exercise 2-1 Enter Formulas

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pg. 229–230Exercise 2-1 Enter Formulas

The primary function of a spreadsheet is to perform calculations by using arithmetic operatorsarithmetic operators to create

arithmetic operatorsA symbol that calculations by using arithmetic operatorsarithmetic operators to create

formulasformulas. Some common arithmetic operators include:

Arithmetic Operator Action

yrepresents a specific action. For instance, the arithmetic symbol for addition is the + sign (pg 229) Operator

+ Add

– Subtract

* Multiply

sign. (pg. 229)

formulaA calculation in Excel that describes the Multiply

/ Divide

= Equals

relationship between cells; for example, you can create a formula to add data in a range of cells (pg 229)

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pg. 231–233Exercise 2-2 Use Functions to Summarize Data

In this exercise, you will use the AutoSum feature to simplify calculations of long columns of numbers Then you

functionA built-in formula in simplify calculations of long columns of numbers. Then you

will use the Max, Min, and Count functions.

In Excel, you can use functionsfunctions, such as AutoSumAutoSum, to perform calculations Some common Excel functions are:

Excel. (pg. 231)

AutoSumA shortcut button on th F l t b f perform calculations. Some common Excel functions are:

Function DescriptionSum Calculates the total of a cell range

the Formulas tab for the Sum function in Excel. (pg. 231)

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Minimum (Min) Finds the smallest number in cell range

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Count Shows the number of cells in a range

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pg. 234–235Exercise 2-3 Copy Formulas

In this exercise, you will copy formulas you entered in the previous exercise so you will not have to enter them again

relative addressingThe change a formula makes when it is moved or

i d t th ll ith previous exercise so you will not have to enter them again.

Sometimes, you may want to apply the same formula to different groups of cells. Excel simplifies this task with its

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copied to other cells with different data. (pg. 234)

relative addressing relative addressing tool, which adjusts a formula automatically when it is applied to different cells.

Enrichment Activity Complete the following activity to learn even

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APPLICATIONS USEDmore about using your classroom computer. Go to the Online Learning Center at glencoe.com. Choose Enrichment Activities then Unit 5

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• Work with more worksheet formulas and functions

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Project Assessment

Compare What is the difference between a function and a formula?a formula?

A formula is a calculation, such as addition or subtraction, that describes the relationship between cells.

A function is a built-in formula in Excel.

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Predict How do you think relative addressing will help you when using Excel?you when using Excel?

Relative addressing allows you to apply the same formula to different cells without having to rekey the formula to include the new cell addresses This savesformula to include the new cell addresses. This saves time and helps avoid keying errors.

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Project Assessment

Identify Name three common Excel functions and what they dowhat they do.

Possible answers include:Function Description

Independent Practice Use the rubrics for these projects to help you create and

lSum Calculates the total of a cell range

Average Calculates the average of a cell range

Minimum (Min) Finds the smallest number in cell range

evaluate your work. Go the Online Learning Center at glencoe.com. Choose Rubrics Minimum (Min) Finds the smallest number in cell range

Maximum (Max) Finds the largest number in a cell range

Count Shows the number of cells in a range

Choose Rubrics, then Unit 5.

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pg. 239–250

Exercise 3-1Select criteria to use in a sort

Key Terms sort Select criteria to use in a sort

Sort in ascending order or descending order

Exercise 3-2

sortcriteriaascending sortdescending sortfilter Display rows that match your needs

Hide columns

Exercise 3-3

filterhiding chart

Create a bar chart Select a data series

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Why do I need to learn how to sort data and evaluate

Why It Mattersy do eed to ea o to so t data a d e a uate

results?The more information you add to a worksheet, the more difficult it becomes to find the information you need. Even after you add formulas and functions, it may be difficult to find exactly what you are looking for. Learning how to sort and filter data is a key to successfully finding information in a worksheet.

Once you find the information you are looking for, it might still be difficult to compare data or evaluate your results. Excel has the perfect tools to help you Learning how to use graphs and charts

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perfect tools to help you. Learning how to use graphs and charts will help you evaluate your results and relate that information to others.

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Use the sort feature to order your data alphabetically or numerically

Using Excel’s Tools to Find and Evaluate Data

alphabetically or numerically.

If you want to look at a specific set of information, use a filter to find that information

d hid h f dand hide the rest of your data.

If you are a visual learner, charts and graphs can be especially helpful to you if you want tocan be especially helpful to you if you want to display and compare data.

Charts and graphs also provide a quick look at l t f i f ti d k it t

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a large set of information and make it easy to explain your results to another person.

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pg. 240–241Exercise 3-1 Sort Data

In this exercise, you will sort the components in your computer price comparison alphabetically and numerically

criteriaCharacteristics that define an item, such as age or last name. computer price comparison alphabetically and numerically.

Once you have entered data into a worksheet, you may want to organize it to be more useful. You can arrange data by

it iit i i tt

(pg. 240)

sortA way of arranging data in a particular order.

criteriacriteria, using a sortsort:ascending sortascending sort - lowest to highestdescending sortdescending sort - highest to lowest

a pa t cu a o de(pg. 240)

ascending sortA sort to arrange data from lowest todata from lowest to highest, such as A to Z or 1 to 100. (pg. 240)

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pg. 242–243Exercise 3-2 Filter Data

In this exercise, you will use a worksheet that lists five computer systems each with different components and

filterA way to find just the computer systems, each with different components and

prices. You will use filters to display the systems that meet your criteria and hide data that you do not need to see.

To see just the data you want you can:

y jinformation you need and hide the rest. (pg. 242)

hidingTo see just the data you want, you can:

Use a filterfilterHideHide columns or rows

A way to reduce the amount of information displayed in an Excel worksheet. (pg. 242)

Filtering and hiding are particularly useful when a worksheet has many rows or columns, and the screen becomes distracting with too much information.

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pg. 244–247Exercise 3-3 Create Charts

In this exercise, you will create a column chart that compares the prices of each component of a computer

chartA visual way to display compares the prices of each component of a computer.

Excel offers a variety of options for creating chartscharts, or graphs, of data. Some types of charts are:

y p yand compare data; also known as graph. (pg. 244)

Bar Column Line

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pg. 244–247Exercise 3-3 Create Charts

Enrichment Activity Complete the following activity to learn even more Microsoft Excel skills Go to the Onlineskills. Go to the Online Learning Center at glencoe.com. Choose Enrichment Activities, then Unit 5.

Use multiple criteria• Use multiple criteria sorts in Excel

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Project Assessment

Explore Think of a situation in which you might want to use the Sort function in Exceluse the Sort function in Excel.

It is useful to sort information that can be put into a certain order so that information is easier to find. For

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example, if you are giving out awards for school attendance, an ascending sort will indicate students with the least amount of absent days.

Learning Center at glencoe.com. Choose Rubrics, then Unit 5.

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Project Assessment

Compare and Contrast Discuss the similarities and differences between filtering and hiding data.

Possible similarities include:Neither function deletes information from the worksheet.Both functions conceal information so that it is not visible.

Possible differences include:Fil i ll h l h d dFiltering allows you to choose exactly the data you need and hides the rest (even within the same row or column).Hiding requires that you choose entire rows or columns so they are not displayed

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Analyze Which of the following chart types would be the best choice for showing the percentages of boys and girls in yourchoice for showing the percentages of boys and girls in your school? Why?

A. barB column

C. lineD pieB. column

The correct answer is:D. pie

D. pie

To show the percentages of boys and girls in your school, the pie chart would be most effective because it shows parts of a whole

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parts of a whole.

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Make Predictions How do you think Excel helps businesses?businesses?

Among many other tasks, businesses may use Excel to:Create budgets

Unit Projects Use the rubrics for these projects to help you create and evaluate your work. Go the Online Learning g

Compare products or other itemsOrganize customer or employee dataTrack and calculate sales figures

Center at glencoe.com. Choose Rubrics, then Unit 5.

gPrepare graphs for presentations and reports

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Cause and Effect Why do you think it is important to become comfortable with Excel in high school?become comfortable with Excel in high school?

Excel is commonly used in homes (for personal tasks) and in offices (for business tasks). Students who learn Excel in hi h h l ill h d t h th d thigh school will have an advantage when they graduate, whether they go to college or start a professional career right away.

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Evaluate Give an example of data that might be easier to understand as a chart rather than as numbers in a worksheetunderstand as a chart rather than as numbers in a worksheet.

Examples include:Comparing sales from year to yearp g y yIllustrating temperature patternsShowing percentages of different groups of people

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Analyze Based on what you have learned so far, which feature of Excel do you think is the most useful? Whichfeature of Excel do you think is the most useful? Which do you feel the least comfortable with right now?

Identify an aspect of Excel that you think is particularly f l ll ld lik t f ili iuseful, as well as one you would like to familiarize

yourself with further.

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Design a Custom ComputerFor all of your portfolio projects, it is necessary to plan, research, and prepare before you create. This projectBuild Your Portfolio Use research, and prepare before you create. This project requires you to design a custom computer that will meet your needs for creating products with the use of a digital camera. Consider the following as you plan your project:

the rubrics for this portfolio project to help you create and evaluate your work. Go the Online Learning Center at glencoe com Choose

What types of things do you want to create using photos from a digital camera?

glencoe.com. Choose Rubrics, then Unit 5.

What type of digital camera will you use? Consider memory, megapixels, and software needs.

What type of software will you need to create prints T

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What type of software will you need to create prints, T-shirt transfers, Web page images, and other products?


Research Your Computer and Prepare Your Data

Is there a type of software that will help you create all of theIs there a type of software that will help you create all of the digital photo products you want to create?What are the computer system requirements for the software you chose?Wh hi t t k i i d thWhen researching computer systems, keep in mind the differences in price and necessity between packaged systems and custom built systems.Organize your cost comparisons in a way that will make it g y p yeasy for you to find information and create a comparison chart.When comparing the costs, you may decide that certain elements are unnecessary Go back and do more research

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elements are unnecessary. Go back and do more research to revise your data.


Double-click the icon below to view a rubric you can use to create a worksheet and a report about buying ause to create a worksheet and a report about buying a custom computer.

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