Warm-up (30 seconds): Think about your Numbers Sheet from last lesson. What would a chart help you see more clearly about your Something Real project?

Recap: Last lesson you built a Numbers Sheet (budget, timeline, survey, or inventory) with SUM, AVERAGE, or other formulas. Today you'll turn those numbers into a chart that helps you make a decision.

Portfolio Build: Create one decision-changing chart from your Numbers Sheet and write: 'The chart shows X, so I'm going to Y.'

What makes a good chart?

• Has a clear message: One thing it shows immediately (e.g. 'venue hire is our biggest cost')
• Right type: Bar charts compare amounts between items. Line charts show change over time.
• Easy to read: Clear labels, readable colours, title that says what it shows
• Does work: Changes a decision (don't chart just to make it pretty)

Why bar charts?

Perfect for project budgets — immediately shows which items cost most (e.g. '€500 coach hire vs €80 snacks'). The tallest bar = biggest cost.

Common Issues

• Chart looks weird: You selected the wrong range — include headers + all data
• No data shows: Check your data range includes numbers, not blank cells
• Can't move chart: Click the chart edge (not inside bars) to see move/resize handles

Follow these instructions to create a bar chart from sample event budget data. This teaches you the steps you'll apply to your own Numbers Sheet next.

Your Something Real: Open your Lesson 6 Numbers Sheet from your Digital Portfolio. Create a bar chart that changes a decision.

1. Click any empty cell below your chart (like D15)
2. Type: 'The chart shows X, so I'm going to Y.'
3. Click the cell again, then click {{btn:Bold}} button (B icon) to make it stand out

Success criteria:

• Chart made from your actual project data
• Clear title that says what it shows
• Decision sentence in bold below chart
• Saved in Digital Portfolio folder