Key Stage 2

ICT KS2 Unit 6B - Spreadsheet modelling

In this unit children learn to use a spreadsheet to explore a mathematical model.
Children will be taught to use formulae in spreadsheets to answer 'what if ...?' questions. They will explore how changes in a spreadsheet affect results and identify simple rules.
Children will apply what they have learnt in this unit when exploring mathematical and scientific models

WEBLINKS	Lesson plan A series of lessons on spreadsheet modelling A selection of activities
SOFTWARE	RM NumberMagic MS Excel (PC)
BOOKS	A series of pupils’ books, teachers’ books and photocopiable resource sheets from Smart Learning Ltd.(www.smart-learning.co.uk for samples) The facilities below are only available to Isle of Wight Schools Click here to order your Projects from School Library Service Click here for Education Centre - Library Resources

OTHER RESOURCES

• spreadsheet software
• a variety of receipts