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Muskingum Valley ESC Standards-Based Business Course of Study
Course: Computer Applications
Unit: 1 – Keyboarding
Standard/Benchmark
A. Use proper techniques to
develop proficiency in the
touch typing method.
Indicators
Resources
1. Use proper posture.
2. Use correct fingering for all reaches.
3. Keep eyes on copy or screen.
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B. Develop speed and
accuracy.
1. Complete practice and drill work.
2. Complete time writings.
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Muskingum Valley ESC Standards-Based Business Course of Study
Course: Computer Applications
Unit: 2 - Word Processing
Standard/Benchmark
Indicators
A. Demonstrate basic word
processing skills.
1. Identify capabilities of word processing software.
2. Enter and store text in a word processing application.
3. Search for and replace text in a document stored in a word
processing application.
4. Retrieve, edit and print a document stored in a word processing
application.
5. Cut and paste information from one text document into another in
a word processing application.
6. Create a text document containing columns in a word processing
application.
7. Insert and print a graph in a word processing document.
8. Utilize the page numbering feature.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------1. Calculate values within a table.
2. Create a document using the borders feature.
3. Create, format, edit and delete a header and/or footer within a
document.
4. Use merge functions.
5. Create styles for documents.
6. Use outlining features.
7. Generate an index.
8. Generate a table of contents automatically from marked section
headings.
9. Number the lines in a document automatically.
10. Create footnotes and/or endnotes within a document.
11. Create and apply macros.
B. Use advanced word
processing features.
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Muskingum Valley ESC Standards-Based Business Course of Study
Course: Computer Applications
Unit: 3 - Spreadsheet
Standard/Benchmark
A. Plan, develop, use
and maintain
spreadsheets.
B. Create basic
spreadsheets.
C. Use advanced
spreadsheet functions
to communicate
information.
Indicators
Resources
1. Identify the variety of information that is saved in a
spreadsheet.
2. Populate and edit columns and rows.
3. Sort and retrieve data from spreadsheets.
4. Organize and present the results through graphical charts.
5. Perform various calculations using formulas and functions.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------1. Describe the components of a spreadsheet.
2. Identify the capabilities of spreadsheet software.
3. Format spreadsheets.
4. Use basic formulas.
5. Enter and store data in a spreadsheet file.
6. Retrieve, edit and print data from a spreadsheet.
7. Create charts and graphs using information in a spreadsheet.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------1. Sort rows alphabetically or numerically.
2. Select items that match specified selection criteria.
3. Use desktop publishing features offered in the spreadsheet
application.
4. Create macros with the spreadsheet application.
5. Utilize statistics functions in spreadsheets.
6. Link files and 3D sheets.
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D. Use advanced
spreadsheet functions
to analyze financial
and business data.
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Use the Future Value function.
Use the Payment function.
Use the Goal Seek function.
Use the Solver function.
Use the Pivot Tables function.
Use the IF function.
Use the SUMIF function.
Use the Lookup function.
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Muskingum Valley ESC Standards-Based Business Course of Study
Course: Computer Applications
Unit: 4 - Presentation
Standard/Benchmark
A. Incorporate
multimedia tools into
various studentproduced documents.
Indicators
Resources
1. Identify and use various input and output devices.
2. Prepare multimedia projects using various input and
output devices.
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B. Use presentation
software.
1. Identify the capabilities of presentation software.
2. Describe the characteristics of effective presentation
documents.
3. Enter and store text into a presentation document.
4. Import graphics into a presentation document.
5. Develop builds and transitions for screens and/or
slides.
6. Retrieve and edit screens and/or slides.
7. Add/Delete screens and/or slides.
8. Create presentations that are compelling, professional
and visually appealing.
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Muskingum Valley ESC Standards-Based Business Course of Study
Course: Computer Applications
Unit: 5 - Database
Standard/Benchmark
A. Plan, develop, use
and maintain
database
management
systems.
B. Create basic
databases.
Indicators
Resources
1. Identify the variety of data types that are stored in database
management systems.
2. Populate and edit fields and records.
3. Sort and retrieve data from databases.
4. Organize and present the results of data retrieval through
reports.
5. Describe search strategies and use them to solve common
information problems.
6. Use online databases, Web-based sources, and other
information sources to access and retrieve information.
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------------------------------------------------------------------------Identify the capabilities of database software.
Create a database structure.
Construct queries.
Enter and store data.
Retrieve and modify data.
Delete database records.
Sort data in a database given predetermined criteria.
Output data into a report format.
Create a chart or graph using information in a database file.
Print labels from a database.
Print a database list and/or report.
Ensure data integrity.
Validate data.
Eliminate data redundancy (i.e., normalize data).
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Muskingum Valley ESC Standards-Based Business Course of Study
Course: Computer Applications
Unit: 6 – Web Design
Standard/Benchmark
Indicators
Resources
1. Explain the basic structure of a Web page.
2. Describe limitations associated with Web page creation (e.g.,
A. Create and post a
typography, graphics file sizes, navigation).
basic Web page.
3. Explain the importance of tags in structuring Web pages.
4. Discuss the importance of using a descriptive, useful title on a
Web page.
5. Identify naming conventions for Web files.
6. Save and name Web files.
7. Identify information in HTML documents that will be ignored by
browsers.
8. Set up an HTML document.
9. Format the text of a Web page.
10. Discuss considerations in selecting a graphics format.
11. Add graphic elements to a Web page.
12. Add attributes to a tag for a Web page.
13. Add hypertext links in a Web page.
14. Display a document within a Web browser.
15. Upload a Web page.
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1. Identify and use various input and output devices.
multimedia tools into 2. Prepare multimedia projects using various input and output
various studentdevices.
produced
documents.
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Muskingum Valley ESC Standards-Based Business Course of Study
Course: Computer Applications
Unit: 7 – Career Development
Standard/Benchmark
Indicators
A. Describe positions and
career paths in
information technology,
and explain that men
and women of diverse
cultures can participate
in these careers.
1. Choose an information technology career and identify the
educational pathways necessary for any person to enter
this career.
2. Define outsourcing, identify its advantages and
disadvantages, and explain how it affects information
technology careers.
3. Explore and research participating colleges and
universities that offer degrees in various information
technology-related fields.
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Muskingum Valley ESC Standards-Based Business Course of Study
Course: Computer Applications
Unit: 8 – Digital Applications
Standard/Benchmark
A. Incorporate
multimedia tools into
various studentproduced documents.
Indicators
Resources
1. Identify and use various input and output devices.
2. Prepare multimedia projects using various input and
output devices.
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Muskingum Valley ESC Standards-Based Business Course of Study
Course: Computer Applications
Unit: 9 – Application Fundamentals
Standard/Benchmark
A. Apply the most appropriate
applications (word
processing, spreadsheet,
database, presentation,
collaborative groupware,
Web) to record, analyze
and present information.
Indicators
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Identify available applications.
Determine what applications are needed for the task.
Use the appropriate applications.
Communicate electronically.
Research information electronically.
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B. Integrate business software 1. Describe situations in which integration of software
applications.
applications would be beneficial.
2. Move and copy information between applications.
3. Embed information in applications.
4. Link objects between applications.
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behaviors when using
technologies.
1. Adhere to the organization’s policies for technology use.
2. Describe the consequences of illegal and unethical use of
technology.
3. Explain property, privacy, access and accuracy issues
pertaining to technology.
4. Demonstrate the ethical uses of software, hardware and the
Internet.
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Muskingum Valley ESC Standards-Based Business Course of Study
Course: Computer Applications
Unit: 10 – Emerging Technologies
Standard/Benchmark
Indicators
A. Describe current and
emerging technology
trends.
1. Describe and explain four technology advances in the
past year.
2. Explain two technology advances that will happen in the
next five years.
3. Describe how new technology advances will impact
society.
4. Describe disruptive technologies and their impact on
society.
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