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Excel Student Grades Practice — File, Tasks & Answers

Version 2026-10-08.1 · 180 source rows
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Before you start

Use the unchanged default 180-row source file from the page above. Other file sizes require different ranges and totals.

  1. Confirm the data shape

    Identify the score, subject and attendance columns; count the records.

  2. Calculate the overall mean

    Average the score records and display two decimal places.

  3. Summarize each subject

    List each subject in an empty area and calculate its record count and mean.

  4. Apply grade bands

    Add Grade in G using the stated exercise thresholds.

  5. Rank records with ties

    Add descending Rank in H and keep the score range fixed.

  6. Convert attendance correctly

    Add Attendance fraction in I and apply Percentage format.

  7. Flag the practice pass rule

    Add Result in J using the exercise pass threshold.

  8. Reconcile band counts

    Count the records in each grade band and compare with the answer sheet.