Problem Description:
The image shows an Excel template designed for mentor-mentee matching. The instructions provided in the template explain how to use it:
1.
List mentor names vertically (in column A).
2.
List mentee names horizontally (in row 1).
3.
Type `7` in the cell if the mentee chose the mentor.
4.
Type `10` in the cell if the mentor chose the mentee.
5.
If both mentor and mentee chose each other, type both numbers with a space in between (`7 10`).
6.
Boxes with `7` and `10` will turn green, indicating a strong pair.
The task is to explain how to use this template effectively and ensure that the matching process works as intended.
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Solution Explanation:
#### Step 1: Set Up the Template
1.
Mentor Names (Vertical List):
- In column A (starting from A2), list all the mentors' names vertically. For example:
```
A2: Mentor 1
A3: Mentor 2
A4: Mentor 3
```
2.
Mentee Names (Horizontal List):
- In row 1 (starting from B1), list all the mentees' names horizontally. For example:
```
B1: Mentee 1
C1: Mentee 2
D1: Mentee 3
```
#### Step 2: Populate the Matching Matrix
- The intersection of each mentor (column A) and mentee (row 1) forms a matrix where you will record choices.
- Each cell in this matrix represents a potential match between a specific mentor and mentee.
##### Example:
- If
Mentor 1 is in cell `A2` and
Mentee 2 is in cell `C1`, the cell `C2` represents the match between Mentor 1 and Mentee 2.
#### Step 3: Record Choices
- Follow the instructions to record choices in the cells:
1.
If Mentee 2 chose Mentor 1, enter `7` in cell `C2`.
2.
If Mentor 1 chose Mentee 2, enter `10` in cell `C2`.
3.
If both chose each other, enter `7 10` in cell `C2`.
#### Step 4: Conditional Formatting for Strong Pairs
- To highlight cells where both mentor and mentee chose each other (i.e., cells containing `7 10`), apply conditional formatting:
1. Select the entire matching matrix (e.g., `B2:L10`).
2. Go to the
Home tab →
Conditional Formatting →
New Rule.
3. Choose
Use a formula to determine which cells to format.
4. Enter the formula:
```excel
=AND(ISNUMBER(FIND("7", $B$2)), ISNUMBER(FIND("10", $B$2)))
```
5. Choose a green fill color for the formatting.
6. Click
OK to apply the rule.
#### Step 5: Interpret the Results
- After filling in the matrix and applying conditional formatting:
- Cells with
green highlighting indicate strong pairs (both mentor and mentee chose each other).
- Cells with only `7` or `10` indicate one-sided interest.
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Final Answer:
To solve the problem and use the template effectively:
1. List mentors vertically in column A.
2. List mentees horizontally in row 1.
3. Populate the matrix based on choices using `7`, `10`, or `7 10`.
4. Apply conditional formatting to highlight cells containing `7 10` in green.
5. Use the highlighted cells to identify strong pairs.
Final Answer:
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Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of mentoring worksheet.
