Excel Activity

Activity: Pie Chart (8 items)

Download: Pie_Chart_8.xls (right click to save, left click to open)

Overview: A generic 8 item pie chart can be dynamically altered with custom data and labels.

Instructions:

Open the spreadsheet to be seen by the entire class, or have individual students open it at their own computers.
The spreadsheet will allow the user to enter data and labels for up to 8 items, while dynamically updating the pie chart.
Begin by replacing the labels in the table with the words you want.
Next replace the data in the table with the values you want
As you wish you can click on and change the "Chart Title" in the graph.
This is a good way to generate a quick graph in class, or have younger children make pie charts who are not as comfortable with Excel.

Standards (Ohio Academic Content Standards):

Math - Grade 5 - Data Analysis and Probability
#1 - Read, construct and interpret frequency tables, circle graphs and line graphs.
Math - Grade 6 - Data Analysis and Probability
#1 - Read, construct and interpret line graphs, circle graphs and histograms.