12MMF4A VCE Mathematics: Foundation Unit 3 & 4
Below is a guide in using Google Sheets in creating Graphs
Pictogram Chart: Heat Map Chart:
Enter your data in Google Sheets (just like in Input your data in the sheet (numbers you want
Excel). to visualize).
Highlight the data you want to graph. Highlight the cells containing the data you want
Click on the ‘Insert’ menu at the top. to turn into a heat map.
Select ‘Chart’ from the dropdown. Click Format → Conditional formatting.
A chart will appear (likely as a column chart by In the Conditional format rules panel that
default). appears on the right:
Under Format cells if, choose Color scale (this
tab is right next to the "Single color" tab).
Bubble Chart: By default, Google Sheets shows a 3-color scale.
Enter your data in Google Sheets (just like in You can choose preset color scales or customize
Excel). your own.
Highlight the data range including X, Y, and Size Select the color scale you want (for example,
columns (skip the label column if needed). green to white to red, or the second option
Click Insert → Chart. from the list). This will color your data cells
In the Chart Editor (right-hand side): based on their relative values.
Under the "Setup" tab, click on the Chart type
dropdown. Area Chart:
Scroll down and select “Bubble chart”. Enter and highlight your data in Google Sheets
Your chart should now display bubbles based (similar layout as Excel).
on: Click on the Insert menu at the top.
X-axis → Column B Select Chart.
Y-axis → Column C The Chart Editor will open on the right side.
Size of bubbles → Column D Under the Setup tab, click on Chart type
dropdown.
Mekko Chart not supported Scroll down to Area chart and select Stacked
area chart (usually under “Area” or “Stacked
area”).
Radar Chart: Your chart will display as a stacked area graph,
Enter your data in Google Sheets (just like in showing how parts contribute to the whole over
Excel). time or categories.
Highlight the data range (skip the label column
if needed).
Click Insert → Chart.
In the Chart Editor (right-hand side):
Under the "Setup" tab, click on the Chart type
dropdown.
Scroll down and select “Radar chart”.
Your chart should now display bubbles
Sunburst Chart not supported
Term 3 2025 Data Presentation using Google Sheets