BASIC 8 LESSON PLAN – WEEK 6

Strand : Productivity Software Week Ending : 16TH FEBRUARY, 2024

Sub Strand: Introduction to Electronic Spreadsheet Duration :
Content Standard: B7.2.3.1. Demonstrate how to use the Spreadsheet
Class : B8
(Editing Worksheets)
Indicators: B7.2.3.1.3. Demonstrate how to set the cell datatype Day : MONDAY, 12TH FEBRUARY 2024
Core competences: DL5.1: Ability to ascertain when information is needed and be able to identify, locate, evaluate and effectively use it to solve a problem.

Activities For Learning & Assessment Resources Learners Resource Progression

Page Ref.

Starter (5 mins) Computer with Computing Learning how to set and modify the cell type of
Microsoft Excel, Curriculum Pg. 9-10 values and text.
Using questions and answers, revise the previous lesson with learners. mouse or
touchscreen
Share performance indicators and introduce the lesson. input device,
projector

Main (35 mins)

Guide learners to discuss the types of data in spreadsheet.

Example:
Value - +23341123456
Labels/Text – January, July, 24.04’, #3, 7th, etc.
Formula – A7 + B7, =C4 * C5, etc.
Function - =SUM(A5:G5), AVERAGE(B4:B5)

Revise with learners on how to enter data in spreadsheet. Example:

 BASIC 8 LESSON PLAN – WEEK 6

• Click the cell where you want type information.

• Type the data.
• The data can either typed in the active cell or in the formula bar. 
Click on the Enter key.

Let learners investigate data entry techniques, how to set and modify the cell
type of: values
Strand and text.
Productivity Software Week Ending: 16TH FEBRUARY, 2024
Example:
Sub AutoFillIntroduction
• Strand: to Electronic
– enter the first value in a Spreadsheet
recognized series and use the fill Duration :
Content Standard:
handle to extendB7.2.3.1. Demonstrate how to use the Spreadsheet
the series.
Class : B8
(Editing Worksheets)
• AutoComplete – type the first few letters in a cell, and if a similar value
Indicators: B7.2.3.1.4.
exist in the Demonstrate
same column, how to use
Excel suggests the Align Text,
existing Merge & Wrap,
value. Day : TUESDAY, 13TH FEBRUARY 2024
Borders
• Filland Shades
series – enter the first two values in a series and use the fill handle to
Coreextend the series.
competences: DL5.1: Ability to ascertain when information is needed and be able to identify, locate, evaluate and effectively use it to
solve a problem.
Guide learners to enter values, text, dates and time in worksheet cells and
change the
Activities formats
For for presentation.
Learning & Assessment E.g. General, Number, Currency, Resources Learners Resource Progression
Accounting, Dates, Time, etc. Page Ref.
Reflection (10 mins)
Starter (5 mins) Computer with Computing Learning how to
We have learnt how to select and move data.
Microsoft Excel, Curriculum Pg. 13- change text
Using questions and answers, revise the previous lesson with learners. mouse or 14 alignment, merge
Engage learners in a think-pair-share activity on how to use other techniques
touchscreen cells and wrap text
for moving text.
Share performance indicators and introduce the lesson. input device,
Homework/Project Work/Community Engagement Suggestions projector
 State
Main the four types of data we enter into spreadsheet.
(35 mins)
Cross-Curriculum Links/Cross-Cutting Issues
Have
Nonelearners demonstrate how to apply the AutoSum feature.
Excel can make somewhat of an intelligent decision on its own and determine which
Potential Misconceptions/Student Learning Difficulties
cells of a row or column should be" summed" . This is called the AutoSum feature.
The facilitator/teacher can arrange to use a nearby Senior High School (SHS) ICT laboratory
To quickly add the contents of a column or row, follow the steps shown
below:
1.Select the cell either to the right or below the cells that are to be total ed.
2.Double Click on the AutoSum tool ( which is located on the standard tool bar ).

Guide learners to demonstrate how to change text alignment (Horizontal &

Vertical), merge cells and wrap text.
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ALIGNING CELL DATA

Unless you specify otherwise, Excel left justifies text and right justifies
numbers. That is, text fills cell space from left to right while numbers are
filled from right to left so that they align properly.

To change the cell alignment for a single cell or a group of selected cells,
click one of the following tools.

Left Justify
Center Right
How to merge cells
A single cell is created by combing two or more selected cells. The cell reference for
a merged cell is the upper left cell in the original selected range. If there is a data in
other cells, the data is deleted.
• Copy the data you want into the upper left most cell within the range
• Select the cells in arrow or column and center the cell contents, click merge and
center on the formatting toolbar.
Have learners investigate how to access border & shade features and format
the appearance of a worksheet as group work.

Reflection (10 mins)

We have learnt how to change text alignment, merge cells and wrap text.

Engage learners in a think-pair-share activity on how to use other techniques

for moving text.

Homework/Project Work/Community Engagement Suggestions

Describe briefly to merge cells in a spreadsheet.
Cross-Curriculum Links/Cross-Cutting Issues
None
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Potential Misconceptions/Student Learning Difficulties

The facilitator/teacher can arrange to use a nearby Senior High School (SHS) ICT laboratory