In this course, students develop the skills to utilize database and multimedia applications in Microsoft Office (Access and PowerPoint) -- the industry-standard software package. Students have the opportunity to sit for the MOS (Microsoft Office Specialist) Proficiency Access and PowerPoint Certification exams.

This course satisfies one of the four credits for the Business Administrative Services CTE Program Completer.

Due to its academic rigor, MCT II is a weighted course (A = 5.0 points, B = 3.75, C = 2.5, D = 1.25).

Students earning an A or B in MCT II earn THREE articulated college credits at FCC (CIS 111 B). MCT Articulation Agreement Forms

Course Components

SAM (sam.cengage.com)

• • SAM is the online learning platform used for the eBooks, trainings, projects, and assessments (licenses are provided by Central Office)

    • Access your SAM Codes - Find your folder and assign codes to your students

  • eBook Readings (NOTE: only one book title can be turned "ON" for readings -- go to Edit Course Section)

  • Trainings (interactive skill-building in three modes: Observe, Practice, Apply)

  • Projects (students download an instruction file & data file(s) then upload their finished product which is automatically graded by SAM)

  • Assessments (1000s of performance tasks and objective questions in the test banks)

  • eBook Activities (available at the end of each module -- data files are not available in SAM, so they have been added to Schoology)

Software Demos

• • Students need more instruction than what's provided in the SAM Trainings (they're not comprehensive)

  • Demo Options:

    • LIVE teacher demos in class (have students simultaneously complete the activities in the group overview)

    • Pre-recorded teacher demos (capture & narrate screen recordings, then upload to your Schoology class for student reference)

    • Online tutorials, tips, & videos (from trusted sources)

      • Microsoft (support.office.com)

        • Access: Help Center

        • PowerPoint: Help Center

      • Goodwill Community Foundation (GCFLearnFree.org)

        • Access: Tutorial and Videos

        • PowerPoint: Tutorial and Quick Tips and Videos

GMetrix

• • Access Codes must be purchased by each school

  • Pre-loaded Practice MOS Exams

  • Teacher-generated practice tests

MOS Exams

• • Students will test at one of the FCPS Certiport Testing Centers (CHS/MHS/THS)

  • Reserve testing dates for your classes on the MOS Testing Calendar

Course Resources in Schoology

(under FCPS District Resources | High School Resources | CTE | Business Education | MCT Courses)

(RED folders are Teacher Resources -- do NOT post those to your Course)

FCPS Essential Curriculum

Career Ready Practice Rubric

Suggested Course Timeline

eBook Materials (for the Shelley Cashman, New Perspectives, and Illustrated series)

Data Files, Solution Files, Instructor Guides, PowerPoint Presentations

MOS Exam Objectives & Test Prep Materials

SAM tutorial videos

GMetrix tutorial videos

Sample Projects