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You'll learn how to create pivot tables, analyze data, and troubleshoot common issues. - -## 🎯 Activities Checklist -- **Activity 1:** Manual Data Analysis Challenge (10 minutes) -- **Activity 2:** Create Your First Pivot Table -- **Activity 3:** Recreate Example Pivot Tables (1C and 1B) -- **Activity 4:** Advanced Analysis with Data Set 2 - -## 🚀 Getting Started - -### Step 1: Download and Open the Spreadsheet -1. Download the file: Pivot tables and advanced filtering (XLSX) -2. Open the file in LibreOffice Calc -3. Make sure you're using LibreOffice version 6.0 or higher - -## 📊 Activity 1: The Manual Challenge (Learning Hook) - -### What to Do: -- Go to the Data 1 worksheet tab -- DO NOT USE PIVOT TABLES for this activity -- Manually calculate for each actor: - - How many episodes they appeared in - - Their total earnings - -### Step-by-Step: -1. **Sort the data:** - - Select columns A-F (including headers) - - Go to Data → Sort - - Sort by "Surname" (Column A) - -2. **Count episodes manually:** - - For each surname, count how many rows appear - - Write this in a new column or separate sheet - -3. **Sum earnings manually:** - - For each actor, add up all values in the "Earnings" column - - Double-check your calculations - -### ⏱️ Time: 10 minutes -**Reflection Questions:** -- How many potential errors did you make? -- How tedious was this process? -- How would this scale with 1,000 rows of data? - -## 🔧 Activity 2: Create Your First Pivot Table - -### Step-by-Step Instructions: - -#### Step 1: Select Your Data -- Go to Data 1 sheet -- Select all data including headers (cells A1:F31) -- Click cell A1 -- Hold Shift and click cell F31 -- Or press Ctrl+A to select all - -#### Step 2: Open Pivot Table Wizard -- Go to Data → Pivot Table → Create -- Select Current selection -- Click OK - -#### Step 3: Configure Your Pivot Table -- Drag and drop fields in the layout area: - - Drag "Surname" to ROW FIELDS - - Drag "Episode" to DATA FIELDS - - Drag "Earnings" to DATA FIELDS -- Configure calculations: - - For "Episode": Double-click it → Select Count - - For "Earnings": Double-click it → Select Sum -- Final layout should show: - - ``` - Rows: Surname - Data: Count - Episode - Data: Sum - Earnings - ``` - -#### Step 4: Place the Pivot Table -- Choose New worksheet -- Click OK -- Your pivot table will appear on a new sheet - -#### Step 5: Verify Results -- Compare your pivot table results with the example in Pivot table 1A - -## 📈 Activity 3: Recreate Example Pivot Tables - -### Task 3A: Recreate Pivot Table 1C -1. Start fresh from Data 1 -2. Create a new pivot table -3. Try this configuration: - - Rows: First Name - - Columns: Role - - Data: Count - Episode - - Data: Average - Earnings - -### Task 3B: Recreate Pivot Table 1B -1. Create another new pivot table -2. Try this configuration: - - Rows: Role - - Columns: Season - - Data: Sum - Earnings - - Filter: Surname (optional) - -### 💡 Tips: -- Right-click on any cell in the pivot table → Refresh to update -- Double-click any field in the layout to change its calculation -- Drag fields between areas to experiment - -## 🎓 Activity 4: Advanced Analysis (Data Set 2) - -### Step 1: Navigate to Data Set 2 -- Go to Data 2 worksheet -- Familiarize yourself with the columns: - - Subject, Session Type, Completed, etc. - -### Challenge 4A: Subject Completion Analysis -1. Select all data in Data 2 -2. Create a new pivot table -3. Configure: - - Rows: Subject - - Columns: Completed (Yes/No) - - Data: Count - Completed - -### Challenge 4B: Detailed Session Analysis -1. Create another pivot table from Data 2 -2. Configure: - - Rows: Subject - - Columns: Session Type - - Data: Count - Session Type - - Data: Count - Completed -3. Hint: You might need to add "Session Type" twice to get both calculations - -## ⚠️ Troubleshooting: Cells Not Auto-Recalculating - -### Problem: Pivot table doesn't update when source data changes - -#### Solution 1: Manual Refresh -- Right-click anywhere in the pivot table -- Select Refresh or Recalculate Pivot Table -- Or use shortcut: F9 or Shift+F9 - -#### Solution 2: Check Calculation Settings -- Go to Tools → Options → LibreOffice Calc → Formula -- Ensure AutoCalculate is checked -- Under "Formula options", make sure: - - ☑ Automatically find dependencies - - ☑ Use OpenCL for formula calculation (if available) - -#### Solution 3: Force Complete Recalculation -- Press Ctrl+Shift+F9 - This forces a complete recalculation of all formulas - -#### Solution 4: Check Data Range -- Right-click the pivot table → Edit Layout -- Verify the Source data range is correct -- If you added new rows/columns to your source data: - - Edit the data range to include them - - Or recreate the pivot table with the new range - -#### Solution 5: Pivot Table Corruption -- If nothing works: - - Copy your source data to a new sheet - - Create a brand new pivot table - - Reconfigure it from scratch - -## 💡 Pro Tips for Success - -### Tip 1: Naming Your Pivot Tables -- Right-click the sheet tab -- Rename it meaningfully: - - "Pivot_Subject_Analysis" - - "Pivot_Earnings_Summary" - -### Tip 2: Formatting for Readability -- Select the pivot table -- Use Format → AutoFormat for quick styling -- Adjust number formats: - - Right-click currency values → Format Cells → Currency - - Right-click counts → Format Cells → Number - -### Tip 3: Saving Your Work -- Save frequently as .ods (LibreOffice format) -- If sharing with Excel users, also Save As → .xlsx -- Consider saving pivot tables as separate files for different analyses - -### Tip 4: Documenting Your Process -- Create a "Notes" sheet in your workbook -- Document: - - What each pivot table shows - - Why you chose that configuration - - Any insights discovered - -## 🔍 Checking Your Work - -Compare your results with the example sheets: -- Pivot table 1A: Basic actor summary -- Pivot table 1B: Alternative view -- Pivot table 1C: Different arrangement -- Pivot table 2A: Subject completion analysis -- Pivot table 2B: Detailed session analysis - -Note: Your teacher may hide the example sheets. If they're hidden, focus on whether your pivot tables provide meaningful insights. - -## 🆘 Getting Help - -### Common Issues and Solutions: -| Problem | Solution | -|--------|---------| -| "Field not found" error | Check column names match exactly | -| Numbers showing as text | Use Data → Text to Columns on source data | -| Pivot table looks empty | Check data range includes all rows/columns | -| Can't drag fields | Click "More" button in Pivot Table dialog | - -### When to Ask for Help: -- After trying all troubleshooting steps -- When you get consistent error messages -- If your results are significantly different from expected -- When you're spending more than 10 minutes stuck - -## 📚 Learning Reflection - -After completing all activities, ask yourself: -- What was the most valuable insight you gained from pivot tables? -- How much time did pivot tables save compared to manual analysis? -- What real-world data would you like to analyze with pivot tables? -- What configuration was most challenging to create? - -## ✅ Completion Checklist -- [ ] Activity 1: Completed manual analysis (10 min challenge) -- [ ] Activity 2: Created basic pivot table from Data 1 -- [ ] Activity 3: Recreated example pivot tables 1C and 1B -- [ ] Activity 4: Created pivot tables for Data Set 2 (Challenges A & B) -- [ ] Verified calculations match examples (or provide meaningful insights) -- [ ] Saved work in both .ods and .xlsx formats -- [ ] Documented process and insights in notes - -Remember: Pivot tables are a skill that improves with practice. 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