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Models 01

Models help you test ideas before you act. In this quiz, explore how ICT uses models to predict outcomes, compare options, and make smarter decisions.

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Fascinating Fact:

A spreadsheet model uses formulas to show how changing one value can affect other values, like profit changing when costs rise.

In KS3 ICT, models are used to represent real situations so you can explore patterns and outcomes safely. You might use a spreadsheet, a diagram, or a simulation to test choices, spot risks, and plan improvements.

  • Model: A simplified representation of a real system or situation used to explore what might happen.
  • Simulation: A model that imitates real behaviour over time, often used to test different conditions.
  • What-if analysis: Changing inputs to see how results change, so you can compare options and make decisions.
What is a model in ICT for KS3?

In KS3 ICT, a model is a simplified version of a real situation that helps you understand it and predict outcomes, such as planning costs or testing different choices.

Why do we use models instead of real-life testing?

Models are used because they are safer, cheaper, and quicker than real-life testing. They let you try ideas without wasting resources or causing real-world problems.

What are the limits of ICT models and simulations?

ICT models can be limited by missing data, assumptions, and simplified rules. If inputs are wrong or unrealistic, the results can be misleading even if the model runs correctly.

1 .
Spreadsheets are applications designed to .......
do the same job as databases only they are cheaper
give you a large desktop to work on
help accountants
perform calculations on data in a convenient way
You can use your mouse to select a cell on the screen
2 .
Typical uses of spreadsheets would not include .......
creating invoices
doing basic calculations on a few numbers
producing charts and graphs
simple databases
Mental arithmetic or using a calculator would be faster
3 .
The work space is divided into rectangles called .......
bells
cells
sells
shells
The size of the cell can be adjusted to suit the contents
4 .
Each cell may contain .......
numbers and text and formulae at the same time
numbers and text at the same time
numbers only
numbers or text or formulae
Each cell should only contain one type of data at a time
5 .
Cells are organised in rows and .......
boxes
columns
layers
shelves
This helps to keep your spreadsheet model organised and easier to follow
6 .
A cell is identified by the row and column it is in. They are .......
its address
its identifier
its postcode
the cell location
Cell B2 is found in column B row 2
7 .
What do we call a cell being worked on?
Active cell
Calc cell
Current cell
Live cell
You can only type text, symbols and numbers into one cell at a time
8 .
A cell can contain a 'formula'. A formula is .......
an instruction telling the spreadsheet what actions to take
an instruction telling the user what actions to take
a chemical equation
None of these
You need to use your knowledge of maths to work out what a formula should be
9 .
A formula in a cell usually begins with a .......
#
~
^
=
Note - not all spreadsheets use = this way
10 .
A cell can be referred to in a formula using a relative or .......
absolute address
core address
key address
primary address
Note - cell addresses are also called cell references
You can find more about this topic by visiting BBC Bitesize - Spreadsheets

Author:  Duncan Daish

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