In this course, students develop the skills to utilize advanced word processing and spreadsheet applications in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) -- the industry-standard software package. Students have the opportunity to sit for the MOS (Microsoft Office Specialist) Expert Word and Expert Excel Certification exams.

This course is a great extension for students in the Business Administrative Services CTE Program Completer.

Due to its academic rigor, MCT III 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 III earn THREE articulated college credits at FCC (CIS 111 E). 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)

    • Request SAM Codes - enter your TOTAL number of MCT students for the entire YEAR

    • Access SAM Codes - Find your file 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)

        • Word: Help Center

        • Excel: Help Center

      • Goodwill Community Foundation (GCFLearnFree.org)

        • Word:

          • Tutorial and Videos

          • Quick Tips and Quick Tip Videos

        • Excel:

          • Tutorial and Videos

          • Quick Tips and Quick Tip Videos

          • Formulas and Formula 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