Common Planner
K–12 Standards

Computerized Business Applications: Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

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Hardware and Software

  • 1.1

    Define terminology related to hardware and software

    1. 1.

      Apply terminology related to hardware and software1.1.1

  • 1.2

    Identify hardware components of a computer system

    1. 1.

      Label and define hardware components of a computer system: System unit and Peripherals1.2.1

    2. 2.

      Explain the care and handling of storage devices1.2.2

    3. 3.

      Explain the proper procedures for starting and shutting down the system unit1.2.3

  • 1.3

    Identify Operating System software

    1. 1.

      Discuss operating system with emphasis on the specific system used in classroom.1.3.1

  • 1.4

    Identify Application Software

    1. 1.

      Discuss types of application software: Word processing, Spreadsheets, Database, Presentation, E-mail, Accounting1.4.1

  • 1.5

    Review file management features

    1. 1.

      Create a folder and document1.5.1

    2. 2.

      Move and copy a folder1.5.2

    3. 3.

      Rename or delete folder1.5.3

    4. 4.

      Identify application file types: Word processing, Spreadsheet, Database, Presentation1.5.4

Word Processing

  • 2.1

    Define terminology related to word processing

    1. 1.

      Apply terminology related to creating a word processing document2.1.1

  • 2.2

    Open/Create and edit one-page and multipage documents

    1. 1.

      Review business document formats: Letter, Memo, Report, and Table2.2.1

    2. 2.

      Edit a document using basic features: Font, Point Size, Copy and Paste, Cut and Paste, Drag and Drop, Find and Replace, Spell Check, Thesaurus2.2.2

    3. 3.

      Format document layout: Margins, Alignment (Left, Right, Center, Justified, Top, Bottom), Indent, Tab Stops (Left, Right, Center, Decimal), Line Spacing, Paragraphs, Page Breaks2.2.3

    4. 4.

      Use advanced features: Borders and Shading, Bullets and Numbering, Table, Template, Header, Footer, Sort2.2.4

    5. 5.

      Examine onscreen document layouts (View); Save, preview, and print document2.2.5

  • 2.3

    Discuss desktop publishing

    1. 1.

      Examine desktop publishing documents: Newsletter, Flyer, Brochure2.3.1

    2. 2.

      Create a document using desktop publishing features: Clip Art, Graphics, Columns, Word/Text Art2.3.2

Spreadsheet

  • 3.1

    Define terminology related to spreadsheets

    1. 1.

      Apply terminology related to spreadsheets3.1.1

  • 3.2

    Examine spreadsheet components

    1. 1.

      Open a spreadsheet3.2.1

    2. 2.

      Identify the parts of a spreadsheet: active cell, cell, cell reference, column, label, range, row, value, workbook, worksheet3.2.2

  • 3.3

    Create and edit a spreadsheet

    1. 1.

      Enter data in a spreadsheet: labels, values, text3.3.1

    2. 2.

      Edit and format a spreadsheet: alignment, fill, freeze, sort3.3.2

    3. 3.

      View and print a spreadsheet3.3.3

  • 3.4

    Perform mathematical calculations using spreadsheet software

    1. 1.

      Create mathematical formulas using cell references: operators, operands, order of operations, absolute reference, relative reference, mixed reference3.4.1

    2. 2.

      Create mathematical functions: SUM, AVERAGE, COUNT, MAX, MIN3.4.2

  • 3.5

    Illustrate data using a chart/graph

    1. 1.

      Use spreadsheet data to create a chart/graph: line, pie, column3.5.1

    2. 2.

      Edit and print a chart/graph3.5.2

Databases

  • 4.1

    Define terminology related to databases

    1. 1.

      Apply terminology to create a database document4.1.1

  • 4.2

    Examine database components

    1. 1.

      Open a database4.2.1

    2. 2.

      Identify database parts: field, record, primary key, table4.2.2

  • 4.3

    Create and edit a database file

    1. 1.

      Name and save a database file4.3.1

    2. 2.

      Design a database table: field name, data type4.3.2

    3. 3.

      Enter and edit data in a table4.3.3

  • 4.4

    Create database objects

    1. 1.

      Generate and run a query4.4.1

    2. 2.

      Enter and display data in a form4.4.2

    3. 3.

      Produce a report4.4.3

Presentations

  • 5.1

    Define terminology related to presentation software

    1. 1.

      Use terminology related to presentation software5.1.1

  • 5.2

    Create a presentation

    1. 1.

      Plan and format a presentation: transitions, graphics, animations, design template/theme, slide layout5.2.1

  • 5.3

    View and print a presentation

    1. 1.

      Use various view and print options: slides, handouts, notes, outlines, normal view, slide show view, slide sorter view5.3.1

Integrating Software

  • 6.1

    Define terminology related to integrating software

    1. 1.

      Use terminology related to integrating software6.1.1

  • 6.2

    Explain software integration

    1. 1.

      Create a merged document: letter, memo6.2.1

Telecommunications

  • 7.1

    Define terminology related to telecommunications

    1. 1.

      Use terminology associated with telecommunications7.1.1

  • 7.2

    Explain the Internet

    1. 1.

      Access and explore available resources through the Internet7.2.1

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?
Computerized Business Applications

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