Detailed Lesson Log (DLL) Template: Getting Started with MS Excel
(3 Days)
Subject: Computer Technology/ICT
Grade Level: 7-SSC
Overall Learning Competency: The learner demonstrates proficiency in
using basic MS Excel features for data entry, formatting, and simple
calculations.
Day 1: Introduction to MS Excel and Basic Navigation
Learning Objectives:
o Identify the main components of the MS Excel interface (ribbon,
worksheet, cells, etc.).
o Navigate effectively within the Excel worksheet.
o Enter and edit data in cells.
o Save and open Excel files.
Learning Content:
o Introduction to spreadsheets and their uses.
o Overview of the MS Excel interface.
o Basic navigation techniques (using mouse and keyboard
shortcuts).
o Data entry and editing (text, numbers, dates).
o Saving and opening files (different file formats).
Learning Activities:
o Pre-activity: Brainstorming session on prior knowledge of
spreadsheets.
o Activity 1: Guided exploration of the MS Excel interface.
o Activity 2: Practice entering and editing data in a worksheet.
o Activity 3: Saving and opening practice files.
o Post-activity: Short quiz on interface components and basic
navigation.
Assessment: Observation of student participation, completion of
practice activities, short quiz.
Day 2: Data Formatting and Basic Formulas
Learning Objectives:
o Apply basic formatting to cells (font, size, color, alignment).
o Use simple formulas for addition, subtraction, multiplication, and
division.
o Understand the use of cell references in formulas.
o Create simple charts from data.
Learning Content:
o Cell formatting options (font, size, color, alignment, number
formats).
o Basic arithmetic formulas (+, -, *, /).
o Using cell references (relative and absolute).
o Creating simple charts (column, bar, pie).
Learning Activities:
o Pre-activity: Review of Day 1 concepts.
o Activity 1: Guided practice on cell formatting.
o Activity 2: Practice creating formulas for simple calculations.
o Activity 3: Creating charts from sample data.
o Post-activity: Peer review of created worksheets and charts.
Assessment: Observation of student work, evaluation of created
worksheets and charts.
Day 3: Advanced Formatting, Functions, and Project
Learning Objectives:
o Apply more advanced formatting techniques (borders, shading,
merging cells).
o Use basic Excel functions (SUM, AVERAGE, COUNT).
o Create a simple Excel project integrating learned skills.
Learning Content:
o Advanced formatting options (borders, shading, cell merging,
conditional formatting).
o Introduction to Excel functions (SUM, AVERAGE, COUNT, etc.).
o Practical application of learned skills in a project.
Learning Activities:
o Pre-activity: Review of Day 2 concepts.
o Activity 1: Guided practice on advanced formatting techniques.
o Activity 2: Practice using basic Excel functions.
o Activity 3: Independent project: Students create a simple
spreadsheet (e.g., budget, inventory list) applying learned skills.
o Post-activity: Presentation and sharing of student projects.
Assessment: Evaluation of student projects based on a rubric,
observation of participation.
