Demonstrate common spreadsheet usability features
Please note that these documents have not been updated since 2015. The documents were created originally for Monaghan Institute students and now have been made available for all to use.
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Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcome 1: Investigate Common Uses for Spreadsheets
1_investigate_common_uses_for_spreadsheets.pdf |
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Learning Outcome 2: Explore Key Spreadsheet Elements
2_explore_key_spreadsheet_elements.pdf |
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Learning Outcome 3: Common Spreadsheet Usability Features
3_common_spreadsheet_usability_features.pdf |
File Size: | 1935 kb |
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Learning Outcome 4: Spreadsheet Design Features
4_spreadsheet_design_features.pdf |
File Size: | 728 kb |
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Learning Outcome 5: Macros
5_macros.pdf |
File Size: | 813 kb |
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Learning Outcome 6: Explore Printing Methods
6_explore_printing_methods.pdf |
File Size: | 1196 kb |
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Learning Outcome 7: Features and Functions
7_features_and_functions.pdf |
File Size: | 1542 kb |
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Learning Outcome 8: Generate Spreadsheet Graphs
8_generate_spreadsheet_graphs.pdf |
File Size: | 1215 kb |
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Learning Outcome 9: Produce a Spreadsheet with Minimal Supervision
9_produce_a_spreadsheet_with_minimal_supervision.pdf |
File Size: | 967 kb |
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Learning Outcome 10: Editing and Amending for Purpose
10_editing_and_amending_for_purpose.pdf |
File Size: | 858 kb |
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Useful Websites
Excel is Fun a YouTube Channel by Mike Girvin, an excellent set of comprehensive videos with an endless list of topics.
GCF Learn Free excellent learning resources organised by software version.
Microsoft Excel Help Center published by the creators of the software, the language on this website can be quite technical, but the information is comprehensive.
Exam Preparation Past Papers
2015 Examination with Solution and Marks Scheme
spreadsheet_methods_exam_2015.docx |
File Size: | 310 kb |
File Type: | docx |
examination_2015.xlsx |
File Size: | 26 kb |
File Type: | xlsx |
exam_marks_scheme_2015.docx |
File Size: | 29 kb |
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2014 Examination with Solution and Marks Scheme
spreadsheet_methods_exam_2014.docx |
File Size: | 147 kb |
File Type: | docx |
examination_2014.xlsx |
File Size: | 24 kb |
File Type: | xlsx |
exam_marks_scheme_2014.docx |
File Size: | 32 kb |
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2013 Examination with Solution and Marks Scheme
spreadsheet_methods_exam_2013.docx |
File Size: | 174 kb |
File Type: | docx |
examination.xlsx |
File Size: | 26 kb |
File Type: | xlsx |
exam_marks_scheme_2013.doc |
File Size: | 91 kb |
File Type: | doc |
Learning Outcomes of Level 5 Spreadsheet Methods
Learners will be able to:
1. Investigate a range of common uses for spreadsheets.
2. Explore key spreadsheet elements including cells, cell references, numeric, alpha, and alphanumeric data, formulae, functions, graphs and macros.
3. Demonstrate common spreadsheet usability features to include use of toolbars, window management, sorting, and filtering.
4. Use spreadsheet design features involving data and cell formatting techniques which enhance understanding and legibility.
5. Automate routine multi-step tasks through the creation, execution, and management of simple macros.
6. Print complete or partial sections of a spreadsheet, formatted fit for presentation.
7. Use advanced spreadsheet features including absolute and relative cell references, conditional IF statements, statistical, financial, and date and time functions.
8. Generate a variety of types of graphs, with appropriate titles and labels, from Spreadsheet data.
9. Produce a spreadsheet, with minimal supervision, that meets a simple design specification and is fit for purpose.
10. Demonstrate personal initiative and resourcefulness in editing and amending spreadsheets to ensure they are fit for purpose.
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