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Tuesday, July 04, 2006

Think Free Calc Software Scavenger Hunt

This could be adapted for other spreadsheet software

Laptop Math Scavenger Hunt


Think Free Calc – draw the button or tell where it’s at
Think Free Calc is a part of what software? ________________________________________
In column A, type in the names of 8 of your friends.
Highlight all that you have typed.
What button should you click on to alphabetize the list? ___________________
To center your names in the column? _________________________

In column B, type 3 numbers that have 4 decimal spots (example: 1.7895)
Highlight what you have typed.
What button should I push to add decimal places? ________________________
To delete decimal places?_____________________
Which button will clear the contents from your B list? ____________________

Go to Sheet 2
Highlight A1, B1, and C1
Merge and Center the cells…..What button does this? _____________________
Type your name in the new large cell you created
Change the Font
Fill the cell your favorite color ….What button does this? __________________
Type 234, 579, 654, 214, 889 in column A (use the arrow keys to move around in the cells)
Highlight A7
Click the AutoSum Button and click ENTER
What is the sum of these 5 numbers? ______________
Change the numbers in the list to: 222, 333, 444, 555, 777
What is your new sum? _______________

What button gives me all the automatic functions? _______________________________
In Math & Trig, what does ABS stand for? ____________________________
List 3 other functions and what they mean
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