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PARSIPPANY-TROY HILLS TOWNSHIP SCHOOLS

COURSE OF STUDY FOR

BUSINESS COMPUTER APPLICATIONS BUS 600

Approved by the Board of Education:

June 23, 2015

Approved: April 1985 Revised: January 2013

2 BUS600 – Business Computer Applications

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE This course is designed for students in grade 10-12 with basic computer and keyboarding skills. It will provide the student with a knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets, presentations and databases and is an integral part of all business occupation programs. In today’s ever-changing society, all students need to have technical proficiency. Because technology is central to our society, authentic problems bring the “real world” into the classroom. The course is designed to integrate core academics, technology and school-to-career skills. In addition, this course is the foundation for further training.

Separately we assess students to gauge progress and inform instruction. Benchmark assessments for students in grades 9 through 12 are administered in the form of a midterm and final exam for full year courses. *Special Note: Only final exams are administered at the end of quarter courses and semester courses. This is a revision of the previous Business Computer Applications course. With the addition of a database application, the students will now have the opportunity to learn the entire suite of the necessary personal and work-related applications.

RATIONALE This course of study has been revised to reflect the integration of computer technology and interdisciplinary skills. It is aligned with the New Jersey Student Learning Standards for 21st Century Life and Careers, and Technology, as well as the New Jersey Student Learning Standards for English Language Arts.


THE LIVING CURRICULUM Curriculum guides are designed to be working documents. Teachers are encouraged to make notes in the margins. Written comments can serve as the basis for future revisions. In addition, the teachers and administrators are invited to discuss elements of the guides as implemented in the classroom and to work collaboratively to develop recommendations for curriculum reforms as needed.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION During the development of this course of study, particular attention was paid to material which might discriminate on the basis of sex, race, religion, national origin, or creed. Every effort has been made to uphold both the letter and spirit of affirmative action mandates as applied to the content, the texts and the instruction inherent in this course.

MODIFICATIONS AND ADAPTATIONS

For guidelines on how to modify and adapt curricula to best meet the needs of all students, instructional staff should refer to the Curriculum Modifications and Adaptations included as an Appendix in this curriculum. Instructional staff of students with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) must adhere to the recommended modifications outlined in each individual plan.


GENERAL GOALS OF THE COURSE

1. The student will master the intricacies of Microsoft Word. 2. The student will learn to apply the features of the Excel spreadsheet application. 3. The student will develop presentation skills by learning the creative options while preparing informational outlines using PowerPoint. 4. The student will experience and use the searchable features of Microsoft Access 5. The student will practice all of the Microsoft Office applications with real-world assignments.


P A R S I P P A N Y - T R O Y H I L L S T O W N S H I P S C H O O L S C O U R S E P R O F I C I E N C I E S A N D G R A D I N G P R O C E D U R E S

COURSE NO.: BUS600 TITLE: BUSINESS COMPUTER APPLICATIONS

IN ACCORDANCE WITH DISTRICT POLICY AS MANDATED BY THE NEW JERSEY ADMINISTRATIVE CODE AND THE NEW JERSEY STUDENT LEARNING STANDARDS, THE FOLLOWING ARE PROFICIENCIES REQUIRED FOR THE SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF THE ABOVE-NAMED COURSE.

Given instruction and demonstration, students will be able to:

In Microsoft Word 1. become familiar with hardware being used. 2. start Windows. 3. use menus, icons and dialog boxes. 4. identify word processing components. 5. access programs. 6. create letters and memorandums. 7. save and print documents. 8. format word processing documents by changing font styles, margin settings, line spacing, tabs and indents. 9. create columns and tables. 10. enhance documents by using borders, shading and clipart. 11. create form letters, data source documents, and merged documents. 12. .create and modify smart art and word art. 13. .format and modify a word document. 14. create multi-page documents.


In Microsoft Excel 15. understand and define spreadsheets. 16. identify parts of the worksheet. 17. enter data. 18. edit and modify and enhance the appearance of the spreadsheet. 19. copy, insert and delete rows, columns and specific text. 20. use various mathematical calculations using formulas and functions. 21. create, edit and print various types of charts. 22. integrate and simulate data between applications.


In Microsoft PowerPoint 23. create a new presentation. 24. enhance presentation. 25. edit, save and print a presentation.

In Microsoft Access 26. create a database. 27. create queries. 28. create and modify forms. 29. create and modify reports. 30. integrate Access with other office programs. 31. work with partner or in teams to accomplish authentic tasks. 32. utilize elements of Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access in an integrated manner to meet real-world goals.


GRADING PROCEDURES

MARKING PERIOD GRADE:

Classwork 20% Tests, Quizzes 30% Printed Output 20% Authentic Projects 30%

Final Grade

Full Year Course • Each marking period shall count as

20% of the final grade

Quarterly Exams • Quarterly exams shall count as 4% in marking periods 1 and 3 • Quarterly exams shall count as 6% in marking periods 2 and 4


PROFICIENCES/OBJECTIVES

STANDARDS

SUGGESTED ACTIVITIES

EVALUATIONS/ ASSESSMENTS

TEACHERS NOTES

WORD The Student will be able to: Students will:

1. become familiar with hardware being used.

9.3.12.C.6 identify the features and main components of computer hardware, using a word bank.

Student responses to teacher questions

2. start Windows. 9.3.12.C.6 log in to computer using their passwords.

Teacher observation

3. use menus, icons, and dialog boxes.

9.3.12.C.6 utilize spell Check and Thesaurus. Documents with few or no misspelled words

4. identify word processing components.

8.1.12.A.2 9.3.12.C.5 9.4.12.(2).4

use find and Replace in the Edit menu.

identify the features and main. components of an opening screen using a word bank.

Teacher observation

Labeled screenshot

5. access programs. 8.1.12.A.2 9.4.12.D.21

through teacher discussion identify options for opening programs.

Teacher observation

6. create letters and memorandums.

8.1.12.A.2 9.4.12.D.24

develop a cover letter and resume for a specific job you are seeking.

Drafts and printed documents

7. save and print documents. 8.1.12.A.2 9.4.12.D.24

learn the format and components for a cover letter, resume and memorandums.

Letter, labeled with terms for sections; teacher observation

8. format word processing documents by changing font styles, margin settings, line spacing, tabs and indents.

8.1.12.A.2 9.4.12.D.24

locate save and print options on the menu bar.

Teacher observation

9. create columns and tables. 8.1.12.A.1 9.4.12.D.26

modify and make changes to an existing document.

create a table depicting class schedules.

Versions of document

Printed or saved table



STANDARDS



TEACHERS NOTES


10. enhance documents by using borders, shading and clipart.

8.1.12.A.2 9.4.12.D.25 RST.9-10.3 RST.11-12.3

insert a frame as follows: From the Insert menu, select frame. When a cross-hair appears, click and drag to insert frame.

select a picture and insert it in the frame as follows: Click the frame to select it; from the Insert menu, choose Picture; from Clipart, select Sports.wmf; choose OK. Press the Enter key to move the insertion point below the picture.

select Britannic Bold 14; keyboard text justified.

resize and move the picture to the middle of the page.

Teacher observation;

Finished product

Document showing the steps were followed

First and second drafts

11. create form letters, data source documents, and merged documents.

8.1.12.A.2 9.4.12.D.22 RST.11-12.3

learn to mail merge by creating form letters and data sources files.

Folder of samples



STANDARDS



TEACHERS NOTES


12. create and modify smart art and word art.

8.1.12.B.2 RST.9-10.7 RST.11-12.7

utilize smart art and word art features.

create an organizational chart which includes all members of the class.

Flyers; small posters; titles

Flow chart

13. format and modify a word document.

8.1.12.A.2 9.4.12.D.24

critique created document and make necessary changes.

Draft and final copy

14. create multi-page documents. 8.1.12.A.2 RST.9-10.3 RST.11-12.3

copy and paste between documents.

switch between documents.

create multi-page documents and control and change paragraphs breaks.

Printed copy Teacher observation

Document meeting teacher criteria



STANDARDS



TEACHERS NOTES

EXCEL The Student will be able to: Students will:

15. understand and define spreadsheets.

8.1.12.A.1 9.4.12.D.26

define spreadsheet terms using a word bank.

Matching vocabulary

16. identify parts of the worksheet. 8.1.12.A.1 9.4.12.D.26 RST.9-10.3-4 RST.11-12.3-4

open an existing worksheet and become familiar with its various parts including cells columns and rows.

practice changing column widths and editing cells.

format appearance of worksheet.

Teacher observation

Saved examples

Teacher observation

Printed worksheet

17. enter data. 8.1.12.A.1 9.4.12.D.26

save payroll information, including entering

employee names, gross and net pay, deductions, savings and taxes.

Completed form

18. edit modify, and enhance the appearance of the spreadsheet.

8.1.12.A.1 copy and move data. Teacher observation

19. copy, insert, and delete rows, columns and specific text.

8.1.12.A.1 RST.9-10.3 RST.11-12.3

insert and delete rows and columns, utilize protect and unprotect function, insert a note and use various print options.

Teacher observation



STANDARDS



TEACHERS NOTES


20. use various mathematical calculations using formulas and functions.

8.1.12.A.1 9.4.12.D.2 9.4.12.D.4 RST.9-10.3 RST.11-12.3

utilize spreadsheet as a calculator.

create and edit formulas.

use formulas containing relative, absolute and mixed cell references.

use Auto Sum button on toolbar and function formulas.

display formulas, in worksheet.

perform immediate and delayed calculations.

Partner work Printed document

Demo for small group

Observation

Worksheet

Observation



STANDARDS



TEACHERS NOTES


21. create, edit, and print various types of charts.

8.1.12.A.4 9.4.12.D.26 9.4.12.K.(3).7 RST.9-10.7 RST.11-12.7

understand purpose of creating charts from spreadsheet data.

identify types of spreadsheet charts.

create and save charts.

edit and print charts.

graph the expenses of a particular family.

Discussion Labeled charts

Teacher observation

Chart measured against teacher- supplied criteria

Graph with key

Either student’s own or a “typical” family

22. integrate and simulate data between applications.

8.1.12.A.1 9.4.12.D.26 RST.9-10.7 RST.11-12.7

move and copy between applications.

embed data using presentation files together with word processing documents.

Teacher observation

Completed process



STANDARDS



TEACHERS NOTES

POWERPOINT The Student will be able to: Students will:

23. create a new presentation. 8.1.12.B.2 9.4.12.D.25 9.4.12.K.(3).2 RST.9-10.3-4 RST.11-12.3-4 RST.9-10.7 RST.11-12.7

access the presentation program.

apply a design template.

create an autobiographical presentation.

create a biographical presentation.

Teacher observation

Selection for presentation

Presentation to class

Screened slide show

Reference list slide, if needed

24. enhance, presentation. 8.1.12.B.2 9.4.12.K.(3).2

apply sounds and effects. Teacher observation; peer evaluation, based on class-developed criteria

25. edit, save, and print presentation.

8.1.12.B.2 9.4.12.D.25

change slide layout, add text and delete slides.

save and print presentation files.

create a presentation for life and work skills using a periodical article.

create a how to presentation on a topic of choice.

Teacher observation

Saved files

Draft; completed PowerPoint; oral report

Partner work; screened for class with peer-review

EBSCO periodical databases



STANDARDS



TEACHERS NOTES

ACCESSS The Student will be able to: Students will:

26. create a database. 9.4.12.D.27 9.4.12.D.70

access the database program and design a table.

Teacher observation

27. create queries. 9.4.12.D.27 utilize simple Query Wizard. Teacher observation

28. create and modify forms. 9.4.12.D.27 RST.9-10.3 RST.11-12.3

utilize Form wizard.

navigate records using a form.

use a form to find and edit data.

Teacher observation

Demo for class

Document showing skills listed

29. create and modify reports. 9.4.12.D.27 RST.9-10.3 RST.11-12.3

utilize Report too, Label Wizard and Report Wizard.

edit a report in layout and design view.

Teacher observation

Printed report

30. integrate access with other office programs.

9.4.12.D.29 import data from other MS Office Applications.

Teacher observation

31. work with partners or in teams to accomplish authentic tasks.

9.4.12.D.46 9.4.12.D.47

prepare business documents. Business letters Annual reports

32. utilize elements of Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access separately and in an integrated manner.

9.4.12.D.29 9.4.12.D.31 RST.9-10.7 RST.11-12.7

plan for real-world multi-school event. Agendas, logo, invitations, program, statistical table, news article


BIBLIOGRAPHY TEXT:

Pasework, Wm. R. and Pasework, Wm. R., Jr. Microsoft Office 2007: Introductory Course. Cincinnati, OH: South-Western Cengage, 2008. RESOURCES:

Bergquist, William. Excel 2003 Basics. Baltimore, MD: The HM Rowe Company, 2006.

Bergquist, William. PowerPoint 2003 Basics. Baltimore, MD: The HM Rowe Company, 2006.

Bergquist, William. Word 2003 Basics. Baltimore, MD: The HM Rowe Company, 2006. RESEARCH DATABASES:

EBSCO periodical databases: Business Source Corporate Business Source Elite Business Source Premier Regional Business News


A P P E N D I X A

S A M P L E A U T H E N T I C A S S E S S M E N T A C T I V I T Y


SAMPLE AUTHENTIC ASSESSMENT ACTIVITY

You are taking off a year between high school and college, but you want to get a job with a local business that will help you to decide what area to major in: marketing, advertising, accounting, finance, or perhaps international business.

Write a cover letter to attach to your resume that will make the reader give you a chance to work for him or her. Your resume should include age-appropriate business credentials a high school student could have gained through various courses.


RUBRIC FOR RESUME COVER LETTER

CATEGORY PROFICIENT PROGRESSING BEGINNING FORMAT Superior layout. Letter included

addresses, date, heading, body, salutation, signature and enclosure.

Letter contained most necessary items but missing 1 or 2 key elements of format.

Lacks structure and/or missing key components of cover letter.

ORGANIZATION/CONTENT Cover letter stays focused. Contains concise writing with a beginning, middle and end. Included personal information, company information and professional voice.

Remained focused for most of the letter. Letter 3 main ideas. Parts of letter not fully developed.

Letter not structured. Lacking information.

SENTENCE STRUCTURE/CONVENTIONS

Letter contains no errors, good transitions. Letter has sentence clarify with not fragments. Correct punctuation and grammar.

Letter contains minor errors, few sentence fragments, and few punctuation and grammar mistakes.

Letter contains many errors and awkward phrasing.

Word Choice Professional vocabulary used in correct context throughout letter.

Letter contained little professional vocabulary. Common vocabulary was used in correct manner.

Words not used in proper context. Too many repetitive and/or slang words.


RUBRIC FOR RESUME

ADVANCED PROFICIENT

PROFICIENT

PROGRESSING

BEGINNING

FORMAT Resume contains: name, address, objective, education, experience, references, no spelling errors.

Resume contains: 5 of 6 criteria. No more than 2 spelling errors.

Resume contains 4 of 6 criteria. No more than 4 spelling errors.

Resume contains minimal information. No more than 4 spelling errors.

EDUCATION Education includes: High School attended, business courses taken, business clubs/affiliations.

Education includes: High School attended, business courses taken.

Education includes: High School attended

Education includes: incomplete information about High School attendance.

EXPERIENCE Experience includes: internships in the field, entry level jobs relevant to current position.

Experience includes: internships in the field, entry level jobs relevant to current position.

Experience includes: entry level jobs relevant to current position as well as current job.

Experience includes current position only.

REALISM Resume contains realistic names and dates. Resume is believable.

Resume is fairly believable with realistic names or dates.

Resume has unrealistic dates or names.

Resume is obviously unrealistic and contains conflicting information.


SAMPLE AUTHENTIC ASSESSMENT ACTIVITY You are running a small business and funds have been made available for expansion. In your Small Business Association, several member companies are competing for this funding. A panel will select one business to add financial support. In your Power Point Presentation, include the following to persuade the panel that your business is the best candidate. Design the presentation in an Annual Report format including:

• What your business does Sales figures for 5 years • Next year’s sales forecast • Products offered • Organizational chart • Strategies for success • A pie chart • Word art, clip art, tables, charts and special effects


SCORING GUIDE FOR SAMPLE AUTHENTIC ASSESSMENT ACTIVITY

4 3 2 1 0 Maintains focus on central topic and theme

Conveys a central topic and theme

Attempts to focus on a central topic and theme

Has little focus on a central topic and theme

There is no focus on a central topic and theme

Has a detailed opening and closing

Has an opening and closing Has an incomplete opening and closing

Missing either an opening or closing

Does not have an opening and closing

Detailed explanation of the company history

Most of the company history was explained in a clear manner

Briefly explained company history

Elements of company history were missing

Did not explain company history

Detailed description of the business operations were explained in a clear manner

Most information related to business operations explained in a clear manner

Explained information related to business operations with little elaboration

Elements of information related to business operations were missing

Did not explain information related to business operations

Complete description of the product line or services

Product line or services were explained

Product line or services were explained with little elaboration

Product line or services were incomplete

Product line or services were not explained

Thorough explanation of benefits to the community

Benefits to the community were explained

Benefits to the community were briefly explained

Benefits to the community were incomplete

Benefits to the community were not explained

An example of each type of slide was utilized

Most of the examples of each type of slide was utilized

Examples of each type of slide were not fully utilized

Only two types of slides were utilized

Only one type of slide was used

Slides contained no grammatical or spelling errors

Slides contained no grammatical or spelling errors

Slides contained grammatical or spelling errors



Excellent use of transitions, colors and clip art

Transitions, color and clip art were used

Transitions, color and clip art were not always properly used

Has little transitions, colors and clip art

There were no transitions, colors and clip art

Used varied word sentence structure and word choice

May use varied word sentence structure and word choice

Has little varied word sentence structure and word choice

Has little varied word sentence structure and word choice

Sentence structure and word choice were never varied

Includes a clearly stated conclusion that is linked to the topic

Includes a conclusion that is linked to the topic

Attempts to form a conclusion, but is not properly linked to the topic

Briefly states a conclusion There was no conclusion


A P P E N D I X B

A D D I T I O N A L A S S E S S M E N T S


EVENT FLYER ACTIVITY You will be creating a flyer for an upcoming appropriate event in MS Publisher.

You must use graphics that are consistent with flyer’s theme.

Include the time, location, and venue, as well as any fees associated with the event. Also mention any guest appearances.

Use at least 1 catchy phrase to attract your audience to the event.

Make the flyer eye-catching!


PRODUCT PROMOTIONAL FLYER ACTIVITY

You will be creating a flyer for an appropriate product/business in MS Publisher.

You must use graphics that are consistent with the flyer’s theme.

Your goal is to inform and persuade a potential buyer.

Use at least 1 catchy phrase to attract your audience to the product.

Make the flyer eye-catching!


WINTER BREAK FLYER ACTIVITY

You will be creating a winter break flyer in MS Word.

The name and contact information of a hypothetical travel agency

Minimum 1 graphic or picture related to the package

Where the trip will be

What the package will include

Minimum 1 catchy phrase to persuade travelers to purchase the package

Other information you think might be necessary


FAMILY EXPENSES CHART ILLUSTRATION ACTIVITY You will be creating a family expenses chart.

Step 1: List each family member separately with expense categories and amounts under each name respectively in Microsoft Excel.

Step 2: Using the proper formulas you will calculate each family member’s total first and then you will calculate a grand total at the end.

Step 3: You will graph the results using the graph of choice. Your chart should have a title and indicate the total family expense.

Step 4: Provide an analysis of your data.


A P P E N D I X C

N E W J E RS E Y STUDENT LEARNING STANDARDS

BUS600 – Business Computer Applications

NEWJERSEY STUDENT LEARNING STANDARDS

3 - English Language Arts

4 - Mathematics

5 - Science

8 - Technology

9 - 21st Century Life and Careers

http://www.state.nj.us/education/cccs/2016/ela/

http://www.state.nj.us/education/cccs/2016/math/

http://www.state.nj.us/education/cccs/2016/science/

http://www.state.nj.us/education/aps/cccs/tech/

http://www.state.nj.us/education/aps/cccs/career/


APPENDIX D CURRICULUM MODIFICATIONS & ADAPTATIONS