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Unit 9: Spreadsheet Development
Assignment
title
Assessor
Learning
Learning aim A: Understand the uses of spreadsheets and the
aims covered features available in spreadsheet software packages
Learning aim B: Design a spreadsheet
Learning aim C: Develop and test a spreadsheet
Learning aim D: Review the finished spreadsheet
Date issued
Interim Deadline
29/02/2015
11/04/2015
Final deadline
20/05/2015
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Scenario
You are completing a work placement with the local football club in its
administration department. You have been asked to produce a spreadsheet to
manage information about the clubs season-ticket holders.
You will produce design documents for a spreadsheet solution to meet your
managers needs as detailed below.
Three worksheets are required:
Worksheet 1: Ticket-holder details
As a minimum, this spreadsheet should hold:
the names, addresses and contact details of each ticket applicant
the type of ticket they hold at least three types: adult, child and
concession (e.g. student, OAP)
date of application for the ticket
requested seating area
the price of the ticket
a column indicating whether the application was successful or not, with a
unique ticket code
allocated seating area
the expiry date of the ticket.
Calculations and tools/techniques
Appropriate calculations and tools/techniques should be applied to the
worksheet(s), e.g. cell formatting, functions, formulas, IF statements and
macros.
Data input
The data entry should be user-friendly. The type of ticket should be validated on
entry. Applicants are normally allocated their requested seating area but, where
no choice has been made, the area with the most space left should be allocated.
Worksheet 2: Summary of information
This should hold a summary of the totals of the season-ticket applications and
ticket allocations. A series of calculations will be needed, as well as conversion
of some data to charts, in order to generate management information.
Worksheet 3: Season-ticket type details
This worksheet stores the background information about each season-ticket
type including at least:
ticket type
the price of the ticket
any relevant further details, e.g. restrictions, age limits
the numbers of seats available in each seating area.
The worksheets can be stored in one spreadsheet file and connected using a
menu.
The solution should include a number of outputs that will help to manage the
information. The developer is asked to design a series of examples to
demonstrate what is possible.
Your design documents should consider the formatting of inputs to the
spreadsheet, what processes/calculations are required, and example outputs
that the club can use to help manage the season-ticket information.
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Task 1
Evidence
you must
produce for
this task
Unit
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Criterion
reference
2A.P1
2A.M1
2A.D1
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Task 2
Create a Design
Its now time to create your design.
Investigate what information is typically involved in season-ticket applications
and study the scenario. Consider what outputs are possible and useful to the
club, and produce a summary of the purpose of your spreadsheets and your
specific user requirements.
Your design documentation should include a detailed:
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Criterion
reference
2B.P2
2B.P3
2B.M2
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2B.D2
Once complete, you should consider which elements of the design you
would like to showcase in your digital portfolio (as part of Unit 3) and also
think about how they will fit in with your portfolio design. You should save a
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Original spreadsheet.
Annotated reviewed spreadsheet (after testing).
A commentary explaining the input and output presentation.
Testing table and data.
Feedback from others.
Witness statement.
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Criterion
reference
2C.P4
2C.P5
2C.M3
2C.M4
2C.D3
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Task 4
Review
Its now time to complete a review of the finished spreadsheet solution.
Criterion
reference
2D.P6
2D.M5
2D.D4
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Sources of
information
Textbooks
Allman, E. et al. (2012) BTEC First in Information and Creative Technology
Student Book, Pearson Education Ltd, 978 1 44690 187 8
Textbook is designed for this qualification with a strong vocational focus.
Holden, G. and Short, P. (2010) Excel 2010 in Simple Steps, FT Prentice
Hall, 978 0 27373 613 4
Not expensive but useful step-by step-approach to the software. All
examples use Excel 2010.
Johnson, S. (2010) Brilliant Excel 2010, FT Prentice Hall, 978 0 27373 609 7
This text covers the more advanced topics within the specification, in
particular the data tools features. Not expensive and all examples are in
Excel 2010.
Websites
The web addresses below are just three examples of sites that will help
learners with background to the context of the assignment. Learners can, for
example, identify additional fields through season-ticket application forms
and identify management information ideas and requirements. Use an
internet search engine to find similar material for your local club.
www.avfc.co.uk/page/SeasonTicketsBenefits
Aston Villa Football Club
www.fulhamfc.com/tickets/season-tickets/benefits
Fulham Football Club
www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/season-ticket-benefits-2014151478608.aspx
Reading Football Club
Note to assessors
We are committed to ensuring that teachers/tutors and learners have a
choice of resources to support their teaching and study.
We would encourage them to use relevant resources for your local
area such as local employers, newspapers and council websites.
Resources from various publishers are available to support delivery
and training for all Pearson and BTEC qualifications so that learners
and teachers/tutors can select those that best suit their needs.
Above are some examples of textbooks and websites. Further useful
resources may be found at
www.edexcel.com/resources/Pages/default.aspx.
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If you have not achieved the Level 2 criteria, your work will be assessed to determine if
the following Level 1 criteria have been met.
Criterion
To achieve the criteria you must show that you are able to:
Unit
reference
Identify how spreadsheets are used for two different
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1A.1
activities and how the features are used in the
spreadsheets.
Identify the purpose and user requirements for the
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1B.2
spreadsheet.
With guidance, produce a design for a spreadsheet
including:
1B.3
1C.4
1C.5
1D.6
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