Unit 3.2: Formulas and Functions I

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Unit 3.2

Formulas and Functions I

PRC 110: Software Skills Practicum

Learning Objectives

  • Write formulas starting with `=`.
  • Use SUM, AVERAGE, MAX, MIN, COUNT.
  • Use basic Text & Date functions.

Anatomy of a Formula

All formulas start with `=`.

  • `+` `-` `*` `/` `^`
  • Example: `=(A1+B1)*0.1`

Check: Formula Basics

Ask a student or group first — then click to check.

Essential Functions

  • `=SUM(A1:A10)`
  • `=AVERAGE(A1:A10)`
  • `=MAX` / `=MIN`
  • `=COUNT(A1:A10)`

Text & Date

  • `UPPER` / `LOWER` / `PROPER`
  • `CONCAT` or `&`
  • `TODAY()` / `DATEDIF`

Check: Which Function?

Ask a student or group first — then click to check.

Practicum 3.2

Grade calculation

Use student_grades.csv:

  1. SUM total marks; AVERAGE; MAX; MIN.
  2. Optional: PROPER on names; TODAY() in a header cell.