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`
Essential Functions
- `=SUM(A1:A10)`
- `=AVERAGE(A1:A10)`
- `=MAX` / `=MIN`
- `=COUNT(A1:A10)`
Text & Date
- `UPPER` / `LOWER` / `PROPER`
- `CONCAT` or `&`
- `TODAY()` / `DATEDIF`
Practicum 3.2
Grade calculation
Use student_grades.csv:
- SUM total marks; AVERAGE; MAX; MIN.
- Optional: PROPER on names; TODAY() in a header cell.