Beginning Computer Applications – Grade 8

District 2853

Month

Content

Performance Standards Addressed

Skills for Student Achievement

Assessment

 

Entire Semester

·         General Skills

 

·         I – Understand the different applications of the various modes in productivity software (word processing, spreadsheet, database, desktop publishing)

·         Teacher observation

Weeks

1-8

·         Word Processing

 

·         D – Reinforce language and writing skills

·         D – Type single and multi-page documents unassisted, using correct capitalization, punctuation, and spacing

·         D – Type memorandums, personal and business formatted letters, announcements, and unbound reports

·         I – Use of computer editing skills (example:  double clicking to select word)

·         Document production

·         Production test

Weeks

9-12

·         Spreadsheet

 

·         I – Identify and manipulate rows, columns, cells

·         I – Use spreadsheet terminology

·         I – Enter data into a spreadsheet

·         I – Format numbers

·         I – Modify attributes of data

·         I – Create formulas for curriculum related problem solving

·         Document production

·         Production test

Weeks

13-16

·         Database

 

·         I – Create a basic database

·         I – Learn basic database terminology

·         I – Work with forms and tables

·         I – Manipulate field formats

·         Document production

·         Production test

Weeks

17-18

·         Desktop Publishing

 

·         I – Use borders and shading

·         I – Wrap text around inserted graphics

·         Document production