Kansas City Missouri School District

Career and Technology Department

Computer Applications I
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, and 12 One-semester program

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Computer Applications I is a one semester course that is designed to help students master beginning and intermediate skills in word
processing, spreadsheet basics, data base management, and presentation/multimedia production. Students utilize Microsoft Office 2007
which includes Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint, to complete integrated computer activities and produce professional-looking
documents. Students also further explore, research, and communicate via the Internet.

RATIONALE
This area of instruction provides content for knowledge and skills required in the technology-based workplace. The demand will continue
to expand for individuals who use computer hardware and software to create documents, gather information, and solve problems. This
class is vital for students planning to enter the workforce or post-secondary education.

GRADUATE GOALS

To function as economically literate citizens through the development of personal consumer economic skills, awareness of social and
governmental responsibility and an understanding of business operation

To demonstrate interpersonal, teamwork, and leadership skills necessary to function in multicultural business settings

To select and apply tools of technology as they relate to personal and business decision making

To manage data from all of the functional areas of business needed to make wise management decisions

To communicate effectively as writers, listeners, and speakers in social and business settings

To develop career awareness and related skills in order to make viable career choices and become employable in a variety of business
settings

RESOURCES

• Learning Microsoft Office 2007 Deluxe, Pearson/Prentice Hall DDC, 2008. (with CD-ROM)
 Kansas City Missouri School District
Career and Technology Department
Computer Applications I
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, and 12 One-semester program

• Learning Microsoft Office 2008 Wraparound Teacher’s Edition, Pearson/Prentice Hall DDC, 2008. (with CD-ROM)

• Learning Microsoft Office 2007 Solutions

• Learning Microsoft Office 2007 Solutions Binder

• Learning Microsoft Office 2007 Test Binder

PREREQUISITES

Minimum 30 WPM keyboarding skills

Show-Me Knowledge Show-Me Learning Objectives / Instructional Strategies/Activities Assessment, including

Standards Performance Skills & Competencies Performance Based
Standards
B. Execute Basic Computer Instructional strategies:
Operations

Teacher reviews and discusses classroom procedures

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 Kansas City Missouri School District
Career and Technology Department
Computer Applications I
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, and 12 One-semester program
then Lesson 1 – the basics, Getting Started with Office
B.1 Use system utilities 2007, incorporating strategies from the teacher’s Teacher observation of student
edition for the overview, objectives, notes, tips, participation
1.4 B.2 Use program interface (E.G. questions, cautions, and shortcuts for teaching the
menu items, toolbars, dialog boxes) lesson. A solutions CD is available. Highly
1.8 recommended that this is presented using the
CA 3 B.3 Manage Files Teaching Concepts CD on a SMARTboard.
3.2
CA 1 B.10 Demonstrate proper network
3.3 user procedures and protocol (e.g. Activities:
logging on, saving work, transmitting
Electronic or hardcopy
3.1 work to teacher) Students practice the features and apply skills by submission of completed
following directions and completing exercises 1-4. exercises with 85% minimum
B.13 Perform basic troubleshooting
accuracy
and maintenance

B.11 Identify security issues related
to computer hardware, software, and
data
• Glossary of terms and definitions associated
with each lesson should be maintained by
each student
• Modify exercises for special needs, less Knowledge assessment: quiz
advanced or more advanced students per over terms
teaching tips for customized instruction

Show-Me Knowledge Show-Me Learning Objectives / Instructional Strategies/Activities Assessment, including

Standards Performance Skills & Competencies Performance Based
Standards
C. Use Word Processing Instructional strategies:
Applications

Teacher reviews, discusses, and demonstrates

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 Kansas City Missouri School District
Career and Technology Department
Computer Applications I
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, and 12
C.1 Demonstrate correct use of word
processing terminology
CA 4 1.4 C.3 Create and format business
documents
CA 1 1.2
C.4 Store and retrieve documents
2.1
C.5 Set printer specifications
C.6 Proofread and edit copy
C. 7 Enhance documents (e.g. bold,
bullets
C.8 Prepare single envelope
C.15 Convert word processing
document to HTML
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Standards Performance Skills & Competencies
Standards
D. Use Spreadsheet Applications
D.1 Demonstrate correct use of
spreadsheet terminology
D.2 Create spreadsheets
D.3 Design spreadsheets
D.4 Edit spreadsheets
One-semester program
textbook Word Basics then lessons 1,2,3, and 4
incorporating strategies from the teacher’s edition for Teacher observation of student
the overview, objectives, notes, tips, questions, participation
cautions, and shortcuts for teaching the lesson. A
solutions CD is available. Highly recommended that
this is presented using the Teaching Concepts CD on
and interactive whiteboard.
Activities:
Electronic or hardcopy
Students practice the features and apply skills by submission of completed
following directions and completing exercises 1 – 7, 10 exercises with 85% minimum
– 15, 18 – 24, and 27 - 30. accuracy
• On Your Own activities may we used as
additional reinforcement, student self-
assessment, or extra credit Knowledge assessment:
• Glossary of terms and definitions associated quizzes over terms (Do Nows)
with each lesson should be maintained by
each student Performance assessments:
• Modify exercises for special needs, less Completion of Critical Thinking
advanced or more advanced students per Exercises 8,16, 25, and 31
teaching tips for customized instruction
And/or
Curriculum Integration
Exercises 9, 17, 26, and 32 with
a minimum of 85% accuracy.
Instructional Strategies/Activities Assessment, including
Performance Based
Instructional strategies:
Teacher reviews, discusses, and demonstrates
textbook Excel Basics then lessons 1,2, and 3
incorporating strategies from the teacher’s edition for
Teacher observation of student
the overview, objectives, notes, tips, questions,
participation
cautions, and shortcuts for teaching the lesson. A
solutions CD is available. Highly recommended that
this is presented using the Teaching Concepts CD on
an interactive whiteboard.
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 Kansas City Missouri School District
Career and Technology Department
Computer Applications I
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, and 12
D.5 Create basic formulas with
addition, subtraction, multiplication,
MA 1 1.8 and division
CA 1 2.2 D.6 Format cell contents (e.g. font,
color, alignment, shading, decimal)
1.6
D.7 Format columns and rows
1.2
D.8 Use basic functions
D.9 Create charts and graphs
D.10 Determine validity of
spreadsheet results
D.11 Interpret data
D.12 Set print specifications
D.13 Incorporate spreadsheets in
word processing documents
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Standards Performance Skills & Competencies
Standards
E. Use Database Applications
One-semester program
Activities:
Electronic or hardcopy
Students practice the features and apply skills by submission of completed
following directions and completing exercises 1 – 5, 8 – exercises with 85% minimum
12, and 15 – 20. accuracy
• On Your Own activities may we used as
additional reinforcement, student self- Knowledge assessment:
assessment, or extra credit quizzes over terms (Do Nows)
• Glossary of terms and definitions associated
with each lesson should be maintained by Performance assessments:
each student Completion of Critical Thinking
• Modify exercises for special needs, less Exercises 6,13, and 21
advanced or more advanced students per
teaching tips for customized instruction And/or
Curriculum Integration
Exercises 7, 14, and 22 with a
minimum of 85% accuracy.
Instructional Strategies/Activities Assessment, including
Performance Based
Instructional strategies:
Teacher reviews, discusses, and demonstrates
textbook Access Basics then lessons 1,2, and 3
incorporating strategies from the teacher’s edition for
Teacher observation of student
the overview, objectives, notes, tips, questions,
participation
cautions, and shortcuts for teaching the lesson. A
solutions CD is available. Highly recommended that
this is presented using the Teaching Concepts CD on
an interactive whiteboard.
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 Kansas City Missouri School District
Career and Technology Department
Computer Applications I
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, and 12 One-semester program

E.1 Demonstrate correct use of
CA 1 1.8 database terminology
CA 3 1.2 E.2 Create a database
E.3 Manipulate a database (e.g.
move, delete, insert, edit)
E.4 Process material using database
features (e.g. query, sort, merge)
E.5 Generate and format reports
Electronic or hardcopy
Activities: submission of completed
exercises with 85% minimum
Students practice the features and apply skills by accuracy
following directions and completing exercises 1 – 4, 7 –
10, and 13 – 16.
Knowledge assessment:
• On Your Own activities may we used as quizzes over terms (Do Nows)
additional reinforcement, student self-
assessment, or extra credit Performance assessments:
• Glossary of terms and definitions associated Completion of Critical Thinking
with each lesson should be maintained by Exercises 5,11, and 17
each student
• Modify exercises for special needs, less And/or
advanced or more advanced students per
teaching tips for customized instruction Curriculum Integration
Exercises 6, 12, and 18 with a
minimum of 85% accuracy.

Show-Me Knowledge Show-Me Learning Objectives / Instructional Strategies/Activities Assessment, including

Standards Performance Skills & Competencies Performance Based
Standards
G. Use Presentation Software Instructional strategies:

Teacher reviews, discusses, and demonstrates

Teacher observation of student
textbook PowerPoint Basics then lessons 1 and part
participation
of 2, incorporating strategies from the teacher’s edition
for the overview, objectives, notes, tips, questions,
cautions, and shortcuts for teaching the lesson. A
solutions CD is available. Highly recommended that
CA 1 1.8
this is presented using the Teaching Concepts CD on a
SMARTboard.
CA 3 2.2
G.1 Demonstrate correct use of Electronic or hardcopy
CA 5 1.2 presentation software terminology submission of completed

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 Kansas City Missouri School District
Career and Technology Department
Computer Applications I
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, and 12 One-semester program
exercises with 85% minimum
G.2 Produce presentations using Activities: accuracy
text, graphics, and transition
Students practice the features and apply skills by
G.5 Apply design and layout following directions and completing exercises 1 – 6 and Knowledge assessment:
principles to presentations 9 – 14. quizzes over terms (Do Nows)

G.8 Edit presentations (e.g. move
slides, format color)
G.9 Manipulate graphics
G.10 Integrate input from various
software applications
• On Your Own activities may we used as
additional reinforcement, student self-
assessment, or extra credit
• Glossary of terms and definitions associated
with each lesson should be maintained by
each student
• Modify exercises for special needs, less
advanced or more advanced students per
teaching tips for customized instruction
Performance assessments:
Completion of Critical Thinking
Exercise 7 and On Your Own
Exercises from lessons 9
through 14
And/or
Curriculum Integration Exercise
8 with a minimum of 85%
accuracy

Gallery Walk to view / critique

presentations