Instructional Video

Excel 2016: Understanding Number Formats

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What is the correct way to enter dates and percentages into an Excel spreadsheet? Learners discover the answer with an instructional video that teaches them how to apply and use number formats correctly and efficiently.

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CCSS: Adaptable
Instructional Ideas
  • Supply a list of dates and percentages and have scholars practice entering them into a spreadsheet
  • Have partners quiz each other on using number formats correctly
Classroom Considerations
  • Provide headphones and computer access for each student, or use speakers and projection for a whole-class activity 
  • Eighth of 27 instructional videos from the Microsoft Excel 2016 series
  • This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
  • Slow-paced narration style makes it easy to understand
  • Screen sharing helps simplify complex information 
Cons
  • None
Common Core