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Computer Applications II: Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

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Spreadsheet – Formatting and Changing the Appearance of a Worksheet

  • 1.1

    Define terminology

    1. 1.

      Prepare a list of terms with definitions1.1.1

  • 1.2

    Describe commonly used numeric formats

    1. 1.

      Apply appropriate numeric formats1.2.1

  • 1.3

    Explain advanced formatting techniques

    1. 1.

      Center text over a range of columns1.3.1

    2. 2.

      Wrap text on several lines of a cell1.3.2

    3. 3.

      Change indents within a cell1.3.3

    4. 4.

      Rotate text within a cell1.3.4

    5. 5.

      Add line breaks in cells1.3.5

  • 1.4

    Explain how to adjust column width and row height

    1. 1.

      Change column width and row height1.4.1

  • 1.5

    Explain the purpose of hiding columns and rows

    1. 1.

      Hide columns and rows1.5.1

  • 1.6

    Explain common features used to enhance cells within a table

    1. 1.

      Add borders to cells1.6.1

    2. 2.

      Add gridline borders1.6.2

    3. 3.

      Add color and shading to cells1.6.3

  • 1.7

    Explain styles and AutoFormat

    1. 1.

      Apply styles and AutoFormat to a selection or worksheet1.7.1

  • 1.8

    Explain how to copy the format of a cell to other cells

    1. 1.

      Copy the format of a cell to a group of selected cells1.8.1

  • 1.9

    Explain how to change page orientation and use the fit to option

    1. 1.

      Using printing options, landscape and fit to one page1.9.1

Spreadsheets – Using Functions and Formulas, and Constructing Templates

  • 2.1

    Define terminology

    1. 1.

      Prepare a list of terms with definitions2.1.1

  • 2.2

    Explain common functions - Average, Count, Min, Max

    1. 1.

      Use the average function in a formula2.2.1

    2. 2.

      Use the min function in a formula2.2.2

    3. 3.

      Use the max function in a formula2.2.3

  • 2.3

    Explain the difference between absolute and relative cell referencing

    1. 1.

      Write and calculate formulas that use relative references2.3.1

    2. 2.

      Write and calculate formulas that use absolute references2.3.2

    3. 3.

      Write and calculate formulas that use mixed references2.3.3

  • 2.4

    Explain how to display a cell formula

    1. 1.

      Display and print cell formulas2.4.1

  • 2.5

    Explain the reason for freezing titles and splitting screens

    1. 1.

      Freeze a title, and split a screen2.5.1

Spreadsheet – Creating and Enhancing Charts and Graphs

  • 3.1

    Define terminology

    1. 1.

      Prepare a list of terms with definitions3.1.1

  • 3.2

    Identify the following chart types: Column, Bar, Line, Pie, Scatter (XY)

    1. 1.

      Select and create and appropriate chart type3.2.1

  • 3.3

    Identify and describe the parts of a chart

    1. 1.

      Create charts with titles, legends, and labels3.3.1

  • 3.4

    Explain enhancements to a chart

    1. 1.

      Resize or move the chart3.4.1

    2. 2.

      Change fonts3.4.2

    3. 3.

      Change colors and patterns3.4.3

    4. 4.

      Add backgrounds and borders3.4.4

    5. 5.

      Add drawing objects such as call outs or shapes3.4.5

    6. 6.

      Add clip art, pictures, or graphics3.4.6

Word Processing – Advanced Printing and Page Formatting

  • 4.1

    Define terminology

    1. 1.

      Prepare a list of terms with definitions4.1.1

  • 4.2

    Describe the differences between landscape and portrait orientation

    1. 1.

      Change a document to use landscape orientation4.2.1

  • 4.3

    Print special documents (envelopes, labels, etc.)

    1. 1.

      Print an envelope4.3.1

    2. 2.

      Print labels4.3.2

  • 4.4

    Explain page and section breaks

    1. 1.

      Create a document with a hard page break4.4.1

    2. 2.

      Insert section breaks in a document4.4.2

  • 4.5

    Explain the process of creating and editing page numbers

    1. 1.

      Add, change, and format page numbers4.5.1

  • 4.6

    Describe the information typically given in headers and footers

    1. 1.

      Add headers and footers with various information, such as the document name, date/time, author, draft or revision number, page numbers, etc.4.6.1

    2. 2.

      Add a header/footer to a document4.6.2

Word Processing – Using Styles, Templates, Mail Merge, and Special Documents

  • 5.1

    Define terminology

    1. 1.

      Prepare a list of terms with definitions5.1.1

  • 5.2

    Explain the purpose of styles

    1. 1.

      Apply styles to documents5.2.1

  • 5.3

    Explain types of templates and their features

    1. 1.

      Use a template to create a new document5.3.1

    2. 2.

      Create/Modify templates5.3.2

  • 5.4

    Explain the purpose of a mail merge

    1. 1.

      Create mail-merged letters5.4.1

    2. 2.

      Create mail-merged labels5.4.2

  • 5.5

    Explain the difference in the main document and data source

    1. 1.

      Create a main document and a data source5.5.1

  • 5.6

    Print special documents (envelopes, labels, etc.)

    1. 1.

      Print an envelope5.6.1

    2. 2.

      Print labels5.6.2

Word Processing – Using Tables and Columns

  • 6.1

    Define terminology

    1. 1.

      Prepare a list of terms with definitions6.1.1

  • 6.2

    Describe the features of a table

    1. 1.

      Create a table with multiple rows and columns6.2.1

  • 6.3

    Explain how to edit or add data to a table

    1. 1.

      Add and edit data in a table6.3.1

  • 6.4

    Explain how a table structure can be edited

    1. 1.

      Insert cells, rows, columns6.4.1

    2. 2.

      Delete cells, rows, columns6.4.2

    3. 3.

      Merge and split cells6.4.3

    4. 4.

      Move and copy cells, rows, and columns6.4.4

    5. 5.

      Change the table's dimensions6.4.5

    6. 6.

      Sort contents of a table6.4.6

  • 6.5

    Identify enhancements used for tables

    1. 1.

      Apply Auto-formats6.5.1

    2. 2.

      Add gridline borders6.5.2

    3. 3.

      Add color and shading to cells6.5.3

  • 6.6

    Explain the uses of multi-column documents

    1. 1.

      Create documents with multicolumn layouts such as newsletter, flyer or brochure6.6.1

  • 6.7

    Explain the use of stylized text and graphics

    1. 1.

      Create documents with stylized text such as Word Art6.7.1

    2. 2.

      Create a document with edited graphics such as rotated, flipped, resized6.7.2

Database, Creating Tables, Queries, Forms & Reports

  • 7.1

    Define terminology

    1. 1.

      Prepare a list of terms with definitions7.1.1

  • 7.2

    Explain database management systems

    1. 1.

      Create a database7.2.1

    2. 2.

      Design a Table with appropriate data types7.2.2

    3. 3.

      Key data in a table7.2.3

    4. 4.

      Identify & determine primary key7.2.4

  • 7.3

    Explain uses for a database

    1. 1.

      Generate a form using a database7.3.1

    2. 2.

      Run Queries using a database7.3.2

    3. 3.

      Design reports using a database7.3.3

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, and Grade 12
When were these standards adopted?
2010
Where can I read the official document?
Computer Applications II

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