| A | B |
| Formulas | Instruct the software to perform a calculation |
| Equal Sign | All formulas begin with this. |
| Math Operators | Addition, Multiplication, Subtraction and Division |
| Order of Operations | Calculations are performed according to this order |
| PEMDAS | Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally |
| Relative Cell Value | Cell value changes the formula when copied |
| Absolute Cell Value | Cell value remains static when copied |
| Mixed Cell Value | Combination of an absolute and a relative cell |
| Parentheses | Control the Order of Operations |
| Conditions or Criteria | Tell the function how to calculate the results |
| Function | Short cut for a formula |
| Sum Function | Adds the range of cells |
| Average Function | Determines the average of cells |
| Maximum | Determines the highest number of a range |
| Minimum | Determines the lowest number in a cell |