Common Curriculum Map
Discipline: Business Education
Course: Microsoft Excel
January:
Standards:
1.A.5a Identify and analyze new terminology applying knowledge of work origins and derivations in a
variety of practical settings.
3.A.5 Produce grammatically correct documents using standard manuscript specifications for a variety of
purposes and audiences.
3.B.5 Using contemporary technology, produce documents of publication quality for specific purposes
and audiences; exhibit clarity of focus, logic of organization, appropriate elaboration and support and
overall coherence.
NETS 1: Basic operations and concepts: Students demonstrate a sound understanding of the nature and
operation of technology systems. Students are proficient in the use of technology.
NETS 2: Social, ethical, and human issues: Students understand the ethical, cultural, and societal issues
related to technology. Students practice responsible use of technology systems, information, and
software. Students develop positive attitudes toward technology uses that support lifelong learning,
collaboration, personal pursuits, and productivity.
NETS 3: Technology productivity tools: Students use technology tools to enhance learning, increase
productivity, and promote creativity. Students use productivity tools to collaborate in constructing
technology-enhanced models, prepare publications, and produce other creative works.
Essential Questions:
What is Microsoft Excel?
How can a spreadsheet be used to evaluate and analyze data?
Content:
Worksheet Parts
Enter data
Edit data
Selection Techniques
Format cells
Column widths
Row heights
Format numbers
Borders
Shading
Patterns
Help feature
Rename Worksheets
Save Worksheets
Print Worksheets
Skills:
Identify elements of a worksheet
Manipulate keys to move efficiently within a worksheet
Create, edit, save and print worksheets
Manipulate keys to select text efficiently within a worksheet
Select and apply character formatting to cells
Change font and font colors for data
Manipulate software to Change Column Width using the dialog box, the column boundary bar and
automatically adjusting feature
Manipulate software to Change Row Height using the dialog box, the row boundary bar and automatically
adjusting feature
Format numbers using the formatting toolbar and the format cells dialog box
Align and rotate data
Change font and font colors
Create borders using the format dialog box and the formatting toolbar
Use the format cells dialog box to add shading and patterns to cells
Format a worksheet using the AutoFormat feature
Utilize the help feature
Assessment:
Daily computer operations observed: logging onto the machine, launching software programs,
manipulating mouse and keyboard to create, save and print documents.
Production work evaluated on techniques learned in class.
Vocabulary terms and concepts assessed by chapter guided worksheets.
February:
Standards:
1.A.5a Identify and analyze new terminology applying knowledge of work origins and derivations in a
variety of practical settings.
3.A.5 Produce grammatically correct documents using standard manuscript specifications for a variety of
purposes and audiences.
3.B.5 Using contemporary technology, produce documents of publication quality for specific purposes
and audiences; exhibit clarity of focus, logic of organization, appropriate elaboration and support and
overall coherence.
6.B.4 Select and use appropriate arithmetic operations in practical situations including calculating wages
after taxes, developing a budget and balancing a checkbook.
10.A.4a Represent and organize data by creating lists, charts, tables, frequency distributions, graphs,
scatterplots and boxplots.
NETS 1: Basic operations and concepts: Students demonstrate a sound understanding of the nature and
operation of technology systems. Students are proficient in the use of technology.
NETS 2: Social, ethical, and human issues: Students understand the ethical, cultural, and societal issues
related to technology. Students practice responsible use of technology systems, information, and
software. Students develop positive attitudes toward technology uses that support lifelong learning,
collaboration, personal pursuits, and productivity.
NETS 3: Technology productivity tools: Students use technology tools to enhance learning, increase
productivity, and promote creativity. Students use productivity tools to collaborate in constructing
technology-enhanced models, prepare publications, and produce other creative works.
Essential Questions:
What is the purpose of the format painter?
What is the importance of good file management skills?
Content:
Insert rows and columns
Delete rows and columns
Clear data
Margins
Center Vertically and Horizontally
Page Breaks
Gridlines
Row and Column Headings
Hide and unhide columns
Format Painter
Print area
Spell check
Find and Replace
Sort
Print Worksheets
Create Folder
Select files
Delete files
Copy and Move files
Rename files
Open, Close and Print multiple files
Move, Copy and Rename worksheets within workbooks
Save as web page
Web page preview
Hyperlinks
Skills:
Edit worksheets by inserting and deleting columns and rows
Use page setup to change margins and center worksheets vertically and horizontally on the page.
Edit worksheets to clear data, but not formats within cells.
Manipulate worksheets to hide and unhide columns and rows.
Set specific print areas to print.
Use the spell check dialog box to spell check a worksheet.
Use the edit menu to access the find and replace dialog box to locate and change data within a worksheet.
Sort data in a worksheet.
Utilize file manipulation techniques to create folders, copy, move and rename files.
Learn to manipulate multiple files at the same time.
Create worksheets to save as web pages.
Insert hyperlinks in worksheets
Demonstrate the ability to use the web page preview feature
Assessment:
Daily computer operations observed: logging onto the machine, launching software programs,
manipulating mouse and keyboard to create, save and print documents.
Production work evaluated on techniques learned in class.
Vocabulary terms and concepts assessed by chapter guided worksheets
March:
Standards:
1.A.5a Identify and analyze new terminology applying knowledge of work origins and derivations in a
variety of practical settings.
3.A.5 Produce grammatically correct documents using standard manuscript specifications for a variety of
purposes and audiences.
3.B.5 Using contemporary technology, produce documents of publication quality for specific purposes
and audiences; exhibit clarity of focus, logic of organization, appropriate elaboration and support and
overall coherence.
6.B.4 Select and use appropriate arithmetic operations in practical situations including calculating wages
after taxes, developing a budget and balancing a checkbook.
10.A.4a Represent and organize data by creating lists, charts, tables, frequency distributions, graphs,
scatterplots and boxplots.
10.A.4b Analyze data using mean, median, mode, range, variance and standard deviation of a data set,
with and without the use of technology.
NETS 1: Basic operations and concepts: Students demonstrate a sound understanding of the nature and
operation of technology systems. Students are proficient in the use of technology.
NETS 2: Social, ethical, and human issues: Students understand the ethical, cultural, and societal issues
related to technology. Students practice responsible use of technology systems, information, and
software. Students develop positive attitudes toward technology uses that support lifelong learning,
collaboration, personal pursuits, and productivity.
NETS 3: Technology productivity tools: Students use technology tools to enhance learning, increase
productivity, and promote creativity. Students use productivity tools to collaborate in constructing
technology-enhanced models, prepare publications, and produce other creative works.
NETS 5: Technology problem-solving and decision-making tools: Students use technology resources for
solving problems and making informed decisions. Students employ technology in the development of
strategies for solving problems in the real world.
Essential Questions:
How can formulas be used to manipulate data to make informed decisions?
What is a style?
What are the benefits of charting excel data
Content:
Worksheets
Workbooks
Arrange worksheets
Format Painter
Styles
Templates
Functions:
*AutoSum
*Average
*Max
*Min
*Count
*Straight Line Depreciation
*Fixed Declining Depreciation
*Double-Declining Depreciation
*Payment
*Future Value
*Date
*Now (Date and Time)
*If
Name Ranges
Absolute and Mixed Cell References
Outlining
Links
Charts
Skills:
Move, Copy and Paste between windows, worksheets and workbooks
Create a workbook with multiple worksheets
Split and freeze panes in worksheets
Open and Close multiple workbooks
Edit using the format painter
Define, apply, and delete styles
Copy styles between workbooks
Create financial forms using templates
Customize templates
Insert formula in a cell using the AutoSum button.
Key formulas in the formula bar.
Utilize the Paste Function for Average, Max, Min, Count, SLN, DDB, FV, PMT, DATE, NOW and IF
functions.
Name and use name ranges in formulas.
Create an absolute and mixed cell reference in formulas.
Learn to automatically outline a worksheet.
Link cells and worksheets using 3-D references.
Plan and create worksheets from beginning to end.
Create charts with data and as a separate worksheet.
Size, move and delete a chart.
Print Charts.
Edit chart data and types.
Customize elements in chart.
Assessment:
Production work evaluated on techniques learned in class.
Vocabulary terms and concepts assessed by chapter guided worksheets.
Computerized MOUS (Microsoft Office User Specialist) test over Excel Core materials.
April:
Standards:
1.A.5a Identify and analyze new terminology applying knowledge of work origins and derivations in a
variety of practical settings.
3.A.5 Produce grammatically correct documents using standard manuscript specifications for a variety of
purposes and audiences.
3.B.5 Using contemporary technology, produce documents of publication quality for specific purposes
and audiences; exhibit clarity of focus, logic of organization, appropriate elaboration and support and
overall coherence.
NETS 1: Basic operations and concepts: Students demonstrate a sound understanding of the nature and
operation of technology systems. Students are proficient in the use of technology.
NETS 2: Social, ethical, and human issues: Students understand the ethical, cultural, and societal issues
related to technology. Students practice responsible use of technology systems, information, and
software. Students develop positive attitudes toward technology uses that support lifelong learning,
collaboration, personal pursuits, and productivity.
NETS 3: Technology productivity tools: Students use technology tools to enhance learning, increase
productivity, and promote creativity. Students use productivity tools to collaborate in constructing
technology-enhanced models, prepare publications, and produce other creative works.
NETS 5: Technology problem-solving and decision-making tools: Students use technology resources for
solving problems and making informed decisions. Students employ technology in the development of
strategies for solving problems in the real world.
Essential Questions:
What are the benefits of using templates?
What is the purpose of sharing multiple workbooks?
Content:
Charts
Clip Art
AutoFormat
Drawing Toolbar
Fill Techniques
AutoShapes
Shadows
Format Cells
Custom Cell Formats
Styles
Format Painter
Borders
Shading
Conditional Formatting
Worksheet Layout
Paste Special
Hide and Unhide
Templates
Workspaces
Workbooks
Consolidate Data
Links
Skills:
Create charts with data and as a separate worksheet.
Size, move and delete a chart.
Print Charts.
Edit chart data and types.
Customize elements in chart.
Utilize the drawing toolbar to apply AutoShapes and shadowing to enhance data.
Use fill techniques to layer features.
Apply accounting, fraction, scientific and custom cell formats.
Create, apply and edit styles.
Use the Format Painter to repeat styles and formats efficiently.
Create customized borders and shading.
Utilize the AutoFormat feature to add predesigned formats to worksheets.
Use conditional formatting to specify how cells should be formatted that meet or do not meet specific
conditions.
Use Paste Special to access unique options to paste copied material.
Create New Templates
Edit and use existing templates
Use Microsoft Online for additional templates.
Create and use workspace files.
Use multiple worksheets to consolidate data for summary reports.
Link workbooks to update data automatically.
Share workbooks to create and edit worksheets with multiple users.
Assessment:
Production work evaluated on techniques learned in class.
Vocabulary terms and concepts assessed by chapter guided worksheets.
Computerized MOUS (Microsoft Office User Specialist) test over Excel Core materials.
May/June:
Standards:
1.A.5a Identify and analyze new terminology applying knowledge of work origins and derivations in a
variety of practical settings.
3.A.5 Produce grammatically correct documents using standard manuscript specifications for a variety of
purposes and audiences.
3.B.5 Using contemporary technology, produce documents of publication quality for specific purposes
and audiences; exhibit clarity of focus, logic of organization, appropriate elaboration and support and
overall coherence.
6.B.4 Select and use appropriate arithmetic operations in practical situations including calculating wages
after taxes, developing a budget and balancing a checkbook.
10.A.4a Represent and organize data by creating lists, charts, tables, frequency distributions, graphs,
scatterplots and boxplots.
10.A.4b Analyze data using mean, median, mode, range, variance and standard deviation of a data set,
with and without the use of technology.
NETS 1: Basic operations and concepts: Students demonstrate a sound understanding of the nature and
operation of technology systems. Students are proficient in the use of technology.
NETS 2: Social, ethical, and human issues: Students understand the ethical, cultural, and societal issues
related to technology. Students practice responsible use of technology systems, information, and
software. Students develop positive attitudes toward technology uses that support lifelong learning,
collaboration, personal pursuits, and productivity.
NETS 3: Technology productivity tools: Students use technology tools to enhance learning, increase
productivity, and promote creativity. Students use productivity tools to collaborate in constructing
technology-enhanced models, prepare publications, and produce other creative works.
NETS 5: Technology problem-solving and decision-making tools: Students use technology resources for
solving problems and making informed decisions. Students employ technology in the development of
strategies for solving problems in the real world.
Essential Questions:
What is the purpose of the VLookup function?
What is the autofilter feature in Excel?
Content:
Functions:
Payment
Present Value
Round
Rand
Sumif
Countif
VLookup
If
Range names
Formulas with range names
Array formulas
Data form
Data validation
Sort
Multi-level sorts
Outline
Subtotal
Skills:
Create spreadsheets utilizing these functions: Payment, Present Value, Round, Rand, Sumif, Countif,
Vlookup, and IF.
Analyze spreadsheets utilizing the functions listed above.
Create spreadsheets with range names assigned to specific cells or range of cells.
Use range names to create formulas in place of cell references.
Develop array formulas to perform multiple calculations and multiple results.
Enter data using the Data form in place of entering information directly in the cell.
Find, edit and delete records using the Data form option.
Utilize the Data Validation feature to specify the exact data that can be entered into a cell in order to
prevent unnecessary errors.
Create sorts for single and multi-levels.
Outline worksheets manually and automatically for the purpose of organizing data to display specific
information.
Utilize the Subtotal and AutoFilter features to organize data that meet certain criteria.
Assessment:
Production work evaluated on techniques learned in class.
Computerized MOUS (Microsoft Office User Specialist) test over Excel Core materials.