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TLE
Quarter 1 – Module 6:
Using Functions and Formulas in an
Electronic Spreadsheet Tool

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Technology and Livelihood Education – Grade 6
Self-Directed Learning Materials
Quarter 1 – Module 6: Using Functions and Formulas in an Electronic Spreadsheet Tool

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TLE
Quarter 1 – Module 6:
Using Functions and Formulas in an
Electronic Spreadsheet Tool
Introductory Message
For the facilitator:
Welcome to the Technology and Livelihood Education 6 Self-Directed Learning
Materials (SLM) Module on Using Functions and Formulas in an Electronic
Spreadsheet Tool!
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For the learner:

Welcome to the Technology and Livelihood Education 6 module on Using Functions

and Formulas in an Electronic Spreadsheet Tool!
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What I Have Learned This includes questions or blank

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 What I Need to Know

This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to help you
understand the how to use functions and formulas in an electronic spreadsheet tool to
perform advanced calculations on numerical data. The scope of this module permits it
to be used in many different learning situations. The language used recognizes the
diverse vocabulary level of students. The lessons are arranged to follow the standard
sequence of the course. But the order in which you read them can be changed to
correspond with the textbook you are now using.

After going through this module, you are expected to use functions and formulas in an
electronic spreadsheet tool to perform advanced calculations on numerical data.

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 What I Know

Matching Type: Match column A with column B. Write the letter of the correct answer
on your quiz notebook.
A B

1. SUMPRODUCTS Function a. Gives the integer portion of a

division.

2. AVERAGE Function b. Helps increase the accuracy of

calculations while decreasing the
amount of time spent in Excel.
3. MS EXCEL c. Gives the result of a number
raised to a power.

4. Function and formula d. Adds all the numbers in a range

of cells.

5. PRODUCT Function e. Calculates average of a series of

numbers.

6. SUM Function f. Gives the remainder after a

number is divided by a divisor.

7. QUOTIENT Function g. Gives the sum of the products of

corresponding ranges or arrays.

8. MOD Function h. Rounds a number to a specified

number of digits.

9. ROUND Function i. Multiplies all numbers.

10. POWER Function j. Most commonly used

computerized worksheet.

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 ICT: Using Functions and
Lesson Formulas in an Electronic
Spreadsheet Tool to Perform
1 Advanced Calculations on
Numerical Data
Accuracy is important when calculating mathematical problems. Business
establishments use electronic equipment to keep records and inventory of sales. In
school, teachers use laptops and desktop computers in keeping students’ records like
grades. As a student, you can do simple mathematical computations. What if you are
given complex mathematical problem to solve involving tables and charts, can you do
it using only a basic calculator? In this lesson, an electronic tool will be discussed in
performing advanced data calculations.

What’s In

Identify the statements whether true or false. Write the answer on your quiz notebook.

___________1. To view the responses of your survey created in Google Forms, click
the spreadsheet icon and it will automatically display the result of your
survey in the other tab.
___________2. To check the number of users who filled out the online survey form,
click the preview button.
___________3. By clicking the spreadsheet icon, the results of the online survey will
be generated automatically in a form of electronic spreadsheet.
___________4. To download a CSV file of all the responses, first click the File menu,
then select download and lastly click comma separated values.
___________5. You need to send the link of the online survey so that respondents
can access the form.
___________6. Using the link of the survey, respondents can answer the form offline.
___________7. The author doesn’t need to have a Google account, in creating an
online survey form using Google Forms.
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___________8. Google forms can be found under Google Drive.
___________9. Using online survey is cheaper than using printed survey forms.
___________10. You can access the online survey form using your cellphone with
internet connection.

Notes to the Teacher

Read and understand the instructions for each step and task. Remind the
learner to use a separate paper or notebook in answering the tasks. All
paperwork and projects done will be passed on the designated time and
date to the teacher for appropriate scoring and recording.

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 What’s New

Study the pictures above and answer the following questions on your quiz
notebook.

1. Can you still recognize this software? Yes or No?

2. What do you call this software?
3. Is it the same with Microsoft Word? Yes or No?
4. When can we use this software?
5. Do you know how to use this software? Yes or No?

What is It

An electronic spreadsheet application program is designed to perform basic

mathematical and arithmetic operations. MS Excel is one example of the most
commonly used computerized worksheets. It is widely used in accounting and financial
applications, statistics, engineering calculations, as well as in analyzing data.
Spreadsheets are designed with functions and formulas that will make
calculating numerical data easier and convenient for you. Using formulas and
functions will help you increase the accuracy of your calculations while decreasing the
amount of time you need to spend in Excel.

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 There are hundreds of functions found in Excel. All these can be accessed
using either of the following methods:
1. Click the Insert Function button-fx from the left side of formulas tab.
2. Select a function from one of the lists in the Insert Function dialog box. Then
click OK.
3. A Function Arguments dialog box will appear that will automatically assist you
to input numbers in your selected function. This window indicates what each
function does and the arguments that each function considers.
4. Directly, input numbers into the cells. Useful prompts showing the format of the
function and the arguments that should be inserted will appear. You may also
use the mouse to click desired ranges that you want to include in the function.
Then the cells’ address will automatically be inserted in your function. Then the
cells’ address will automatically inserted in your function. Once the numbers
are typed in the dialog box, click OK.
5. The answer to the Function is shown in the cell.

Functions are calculations that return a result. To create and enter functions,
always start with an equal sign (=). Without it, Excel will not calculate a result. The
inputs in functions are called arguments. Arguments can be in a form of numbers, cell
references, or texts. These functions are presented in the table below.

Function Description Syntax

SUM Adds all the =SUM(number1:number2:…)
numbers in a range
of cells.
PRODUCT Multiplies all the =PRODUCT(number1,number2,…)
numbers
QUOTIENT Gives the integer =QUOTIENT(numerator,denominator)
portion of a division

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 POWER Gives the result of =POWER(number,power)
a number raised to
a power
AVERAGE Calculates average =AVERAGE(number1:number5)
of a series of
numbers.
MOD Gives the =MOD(number,divisor)
remainder after a
number is divided
by a divisor
SUMPRODUCT Gives the sum of =SUMPRODUCT(array1,array2,…)
the products of
corresponding
ranges or arrays
ROUND Rounds a number =ROUND(number,num_digits)
to a specified
number of digits.

Here is a sample data:

SUM Function:
• To get the sum of the values in
column X of the table, you type
the formula below then press
ENTER tab and you will get 37.
=SUM(A2:A6)

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• To get the sum of the values in
the table, you type the formula
below then press ENTER tab
and you will get 121

=SUM(A2:C6)

PRODUCT Function
• To get the product of the values
in column X of the table, you
type the formula below then
press ENTER tab and you will
get 12960.

=PRODUCT(A2:A6)

• To get the product of the values

in the first row of the table, you
type the formula below then
press ENTER tab and you will
get 336

=PRODUCT (A2:C2)

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QUOTIENT Function:
• To get the quotient of the value
in the first cell of the table as the
numerator and 2 as the
denominator, you type the
formula below then press
ENTER tab and you will get 4.

=QUOTIENT(A2;2)

• To get the quotient of the value

in the first cell of the table as
the numerator and the
second cell to the right as the
denominator, you type the
formula below then press
ENTER tab and you will get 1.

=QUOTIENT(A2;B2)

POWER Function:
• To get the square of the value
in the first cell of the table, you
type the formula below then
press ENTER tab and you will
get 64.

=POWER(A2;2)

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AVERAGE Function
• To get the average of the
values in column X of the table,
you type the formula below then
press ENTER tab and you will
get 7.4.

=AVERAGE(A2:A6)

MOD Function:
• To get the remainder of the
value in the first cell of the
table and 2 as the divisor, you
type the formula below then
press ENTER tab and you will
get 0.

=MOD(A2;2)

• To get the remainder of the

value in the first cell of the table
and the second cell to the
right as the divisor, you type the
formula below then press
ENTER tab and you will get
1.

=MOD(A2,B2)

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SUMPRODUCT Function
• If you want to multiply the values
in column X and column Y of the
table and then add the products,
you type the formula below and
you will get 305.

=SUMPRODUCT(A2:A6,B2:B6)

ROUND Function
• After dividing the value in the
first cell of the table by the value
in the second cell to the
right of the table, you want to
round the result to two decimal
places, you type the formula
below then press ENTER tab
and you will get 1.14

=ROUND(A2/B2;2)

• After dividing 7 by 8 and you

want to round the result to two
decimal places, you type the
formula below then press
ENTER tab and you will get
0.88

=ROUND(7/8;2)

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• To round 0.8659 to two decimal
places, you type the formula
below and you will get 0.87

=ROUND(0.8659;2)

What’s More

Direction: Read the statements carefully and identify the correct answer inside the
box. Write the answer on your quiz notebook.

Formula and function QUOTIENT

ROUND MOD
SUMPRODUCT POWER
SUM AVERAGE
PRODUCT MS Excel

_____________ 1. Gives the sum of the products of corresponding ranges or arrays.

_____________ 2. Calculates average of a series of numbers.
_____________ 3. Multiplies all numbers.
_____________ 4. Adds all the numbers in a range of cells.
_____________ 5. Rounds a number to a specified number of digits.
_____________ 6. Gives the remainder after a number is divided by a divisor.
_____________ 7. Gives the integer portion of a division.
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_____________ 8. Gives the result of a number raised to a power.
_____________ 9. Most commonly used computerized worksheets.
_____________ 10. Helps increase the accuracy of calculations while decreasing
the amount of time spent in Excel.

What I Have Learned

Answer the following questions and write your answers on your quiz
notebook.

1. What is an electronic spread sheet?

2. What do you call the most commonly used computerized worksheet?

3. Using ________________________ will help you increase the accuracy of

your calculations while decreasing the amount of time you need to spend in
Excel.

4. The_______________ are calculations that return a result.

5. To create and enter functions, always start with an ________ sign.

6. The inputs in functions are called _____________.

7. What function is used to add the numbers in a range of cells?

8. A ______________ is a function that gives the sum of the products of

corresponding ranges.

9. A ______________ is a function that calculates the average of a series of

numbers.

10. What function is used to get the remainder after a number is divided by a
divisor? ______________

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 What I Can Do

Create an Excel file for the expenses below. Using the formulas and functions
discussed, calculate the following:

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 Assessment

Multiple Choice: Using the data in the table as your guide, read and analyze the
questions carefully. Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write your answers on
your quiz notebook.

1. What is the formula to get the total number EPP Books sold in six
months from June to November?
a. SUM(B3:B8)
b. =SUM(B3:B8)
c. =SUM(B3;B8)
d. =SUM(B3:B7)

2. What is the formula to get the total number of books sold in six months
from June to November?
a. =SUM(B3:D8)
b. =SUM(B3:C8)
c. =SUM(B3:B8)
d. =SUM(B3:D3)

3. What is the formula to get the product of all sold EPP Books?
a. =PRODUCT(B3:B7)
b. =PRODUCT(B3:B8)
c. =PRODUCT(B3:C3)
d. =PRODUCT(B3:B5)

4. What is the formula to get the product of all books sold for the month of
August?
a. =PRODUCT(B5:D4)
b. =PRODUCT(B5:B8)

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 c. =PRODUCT(B5:C5)
d. =PRODUCT(B5:D5)

5. Using the formula =QUOTIENT(B4;9) you will get ____ as quotient.

a. 7
b. 3
c. 4
d. 5

6. The formula =QUOTIENT(C6;D8) will give a quotient of ____.

a. 4
b. 2
c. 5
d. 6

7. What is the formula to find the average of sold Math books in five
months?
a. =AVERAGE(C3:D8)
b. =SUM(C3:C8)
c. =PRODUCT(C3:C8)
d. =AVERAGE(C3:C8)

8. Find the remainder using the formula =MOD(D3;5)

a. 3
b. 6
c. 1
d. 5

9. You will get 379 if you multiply the number of sold EPP and Math
books and add their products. What is the formula?
a. =PRODUCT(B3:C8)
b. =SUM(B3:C8)
c. SUMPRODUCT(B3:C8)
d. =SUMPRODUCT(B3:C8)

10. Using the formula =ROUND(B3/C8;3), what is the result?

a. 1.656
b. 1.765
c. 1.756
d. 17.56

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 Additional Activities

Using the table 1 below, compute the total sales of the each item/product sold in a
convenience store in three months. Write the formula/functions in getting the correct
answer. Use table 2 as your guide/template in writing your answers on your quiz
notebook.

Table 1

RICO’S COVENIENCE STORE

Sales in Three Months

Item June July August Total

FRUIT JUICE 4,000.00 3,670.00 5,060.00

EGG 2,700.00 2,980.00 3,450.00
BREAD 5,370.00 2,500.00 3,970.00
BISCUITS 2,650.00 2,000.00 3,500.00
RICE CAKE 1,890.00 1,900.00 3,380.00

Table 2

Items Sold in Rico’s Total Sales for Three MS Excel

Convenience Store Months Formula/Functions
FRUIT JUICE
EGG
BREAD
BISCUITS
RICE CAKE

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What I Have Learned What’s In
1. True
1. Perform basic mathematical and arithmetic operations 2. False
3. True
2. MS Excel 4. True
3. Formulas 5. True
4. Functions 6. False
5. = 7. False
6. Arguments 8. True
7. SUM Function 9. True
8. SUMPRODUCT 10. True
9. AVERAGE
10. MOD
What I Know What's More Assessment
1. G 1. SUMPRODUCT 1. B
2. E 2. AVERAGE 2. A
3. K 3. PRODUCT 3. B
4. B 4. SUM 4. D
5. J 5. ROUND 5. D
6. D 6. MOD 6. B
7. A 7. QUOTIENT 7. C
8. F 8. POWER 8. C
9. H 9. MS EXCEL 9. D
10. C 10. Formula and 10. B
Functions
Answer Key
References

A. Olivarez, et al., EPP/TLE Grade 6. Revee Book Supply, 2008, 283-293

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