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Which subject	No subject
What topic	Beginner excel
What length (min)	30
What age group	Adult courses
Class size	20
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Lesson plan

Topic

Beginner Excel

Objectives

• Introduce basic Excel functionalities and features.
• Teach essential skills such as creating a new spreadsheet, entering data, and using basic formulas.
• Familiarize students with Excel interface and tools.

Materials

• Computers with Microsoft Excel installed
• Projector for demonstrations
• Handouts with step-by-step instructions
• Example spreadsheets for practice exercises

Grade/Age Group

Adult courses

Subject

No subject

Duration

30 minutes

Class Size

20 students

National Curriculum Alignment

This lesson corresponds to the national curriculum for adult education in digital skills.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length (minutes)	Details
1	Introduction	5	Briefly explain the purpose and importance of Excel.
2	Excel Interface Overview	5	Show the Excel interface: ribbons, menus, and worksheet area.
3	Creating a New Spreadsheet	5	Guide students on how to create and save a new spreadsheet.
4	Data Entry	5	Demonstrate how to enter data and format cells.
5	Introduction to Formulas	5	Explain how to use basic formulas (SUM, AVERAGE).
6	Practice Exercise	5	Allow students to practice creating a simple budget spreadsheet.
7	Homework Explanation	2	Briefly explain homework assignment related to the lesson.
8	Q&A and Wrap Up	3	Address any remaining questions and summarize key points.

Homework

• Assign students to create a small personal budget spreadsheet using the skills learned in class.
• Collect the spreadsheets through email or learning management system for feedback without presentation in class.

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