Students enrolled in this hands-on course will attain higher-level computer literacy skills
using a personal computer and desktop application software. Upon successful completion
of the course, students will have mastered the use of spreadsheet software. In addition,
students will demonstrate the ability to integrate Microsoft Office applications. Students
will continue to develop their Internet e-mail, critical thinking, and language arts skills
throughout the course. Students will have the opportunity to earn globally recognized
technology certification as a Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS).
Course Proficiencies
S-Track
1. Manage the worksheet environment.
2. Create cell data.
3. Format cells and worksheets.
4. Manage worksheets and workbooks.
5. Apply formulas and functions.
6. Present data visually.
7. Share worksheet data with other users.
8. Analyze and organize data.
9. Demonstrate knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet and presentation
program functions.
10. Apply critical thinking skills to all assigned activities.
11. Demonstrate proper language arts skills, including proofreading and editing skills.
12. Create an electronic portfolio.
13. Demonstrate skills and knowledge necessary for entry level computing positions.
R-Track
1. Manage the worksheet environment.
2. Create cell data.
3. Format cells and worksheets.
4. Manage worksheets and workbooks.
5. Apply formulas and functions.
6. Present data visually.
7. Share worksheet data with other users.
8. Analyze and organize data.
9. Work with advanced feature in charts and data
10. Working with multiple worksheets and workbooks
11. Demonstrate knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet and presentation
program functions.
12. Demonstrate proper language arts skills, including proofreading and editing
skills.
13. Apply critical thinking skills to all assigned activities.
14. Create an electronic portfolio.
15. Demonstrate skills and knowledge necessary for entry level computing position
Course Learning Descriptions
S-Track
Unit A – Baseline Assessment& Excel Fundamentals
Unit B & C – Introduction to Formatting a Workbook, Ranges, Formulas and Functions
Unit D – Beginning to Work with Data
Unit E - Working with Functions and Tables
Unit F – Working with Formatting Option
Unit G & H – Introduction to Charts and Formatting Charts
Unit N – End of Course Review and Benchmark Assessments
Course Learning Descriptions R-Track
Unit A – Baseline Assessment& Excel Fundamentals
Unit B & C – Introduction to Formatting a Workbook, Ranges, Formulas and Functions
Unit D – Beginning to Work with Data
Unit E - Working with Functions and Tables
Unit F – Working with Formatting Option
Unit G & H – Introduction to Charts and Formatting Charts
Unit I & J – Advanced Chart Features and Advanced Data Features
Unit K – Working with Data
Unit L & M – Page Set Up and Working with Workbook
Unit N – End of Course Review and Benchmark Assessments