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K–12 Standards

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

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Introduction to the Operating System, Computer Systems, and Networks

  • 1.1

    Define terminology

    1. 1.

      Prepare a list of terms with definitions1.1.1

  • 1.2

    Explain the correct start-up and shut-down procedure using the operating system on a standalone or network system

    1. 1.

      Start up and shut down the hardware correctly1.2.1

  • 1.3

    Identify the purpose and location of the special keys on a keyboard

    1. 1.

      Use function, movement, and other special keys appropriately1.3.1

  • 1.4

    Define folder

    1. 1.

      Create folders, and open, save, and move documents in them1.4.1

  • 1.5

    Explain the purpose of network login and network password

    1. 1.

      Log in to a network, and change a password (for network systems)1.5.1

  • 1.6

    Explain ways to get into the software using the operating system

    1. 1.

      Open software1.6.1

  • 1.7

    Explain the use of shortcut keys, access keys, and Tab in moving through the operating system without a mouse

    1. 1.

      Use Ctrl, access keys, and Tab to move in a software1.7.1

  • 1.8

    Use the mouse to move and access the operating system

    1. 1.

      Use the mouse to move through a program, to drag and drop, to move the active window, and to click and double click1.8.1

  • 1.9

    Explain the differences between Minimize, Restore, Maximize, and Close and their relationships with the Taskbar

    1. 1.

      Move between open documents/programs using the Minimize, Restore, Maximize, and Close icons and by clicking on the Taskbar1.9.1

  • 1.10

    Explain the proper ways to exit software

    1. 1.

      Exit software through the menu and through the close (X) icon1.10.1

  • 1.11

    Explain the differences between Open, Close, Save, and Save As in an operating system

    1. 1.

      Open, Close, Save, and utilize Save As for a file in a different location or with a different name1.11.1

  • 1.12

    Explain the reason for using text files

    1. 1.

      Save a document as a text file1.12.1

Word Processing – Creating Simple Documents

  • 2.1

    Define terminology

    1. 1.

      Prepare a list of terms with definitions2.1.1

  • 2.2

    Explain word wrap

    1. 1.

      Demonstrate word wrap2.2.1

  • 2.3

    Explain the commonly used keys to delete text

    1. 1.

      Use both backspace/delete keys to delete individual characters or a selected text/block of text2.3.1

  • 2.4

    Explain the insert key

    1. 1.

      Demonstrate the use of insert for typeover/overtype mode2.4.1

  • 2.5

    Explain the purposes and features of help screens

    1. 1.

      Look up instructions for using software features in the help menu/features2.5.1

  • 2.6

    Explain the use of basic text enhancement in all appropriate software

    1. 1.

      Use caps, caps lock, bold, underline, italic, etc.2.6.1

  • 2.7

    Explain default setting

    1. 1.

      Create documents using the default settings of word processing software2.7.1

  • 2.8

    Explain uses of business letters letter

    1. 1.

      Create business letters2.8.1

  • 2.9

    Explain the purposes for creating a memo

    1. 1.

      Create memos2.9.1

  • 2.10

    List reasons for proofreading

    1. 1.

      Proofread and edit a document2.10.1

  • 2.11

    Identify report styles

    1. 1.

      Format a report2.11.1

  • 2.12

    Define terminology when using file management

    1. 1.

      Use folders to keep documents organized (saving, opening, accessing, and passwords)2.12.1

  • 2.13

    Explain the differences between printing the entire document, a range of pages, a specific page, or a selection

    1. 1.

      Retrieve and print documents and parts of a document2.13.1

  • 2.14

    Explain the purpose of Print Preview

    1. 1.

      Preview the document prior to printing2.14.1

  • 2.15

    List the standard nonprinting characters, such as Tab, Space, Paragraph

    1. 1.

      Switch between hiding and showing symbols of nonprinting characters2.15.1

  • 2.16

    Explain Font, Size, and Style

    1. 1.

      Change various font features2.16.1

  • 2.18

    Explain the AutoComplete feature

    1. 1.

      Use the AutoComplete feature2.18.1

  • 2.19

    Describe how Spell-check and Grammar-check work

    1. 1.

      Use Spell-check and Grammar-check in composing documents2.19.1

  • 2.20

    Explain the use of a thesaurus

    1. 1.

      Use Thesaurus to find synonyms2.20.1

Word Processing – Changing Margins, Formatting Paragraphs, and Setting and Using

  • 3.1

    Define terminology

    1. 1.

      Prepare a list of terms with definitions3.1.1

  • 3.2

    Describe the differences in paragraph alignments - left, center, right, and justify

    1. 1.

      Edit and create documents that use the paragraph alignments of left, center, right, and justify3.2.1

  • 3.3

    Describe line spacing

    1. 1.

      Set line spacing to single, 1.5, and double space3.3.1

  • 3.4

    Describe paragraph spacing

    1. 1.

      Set spacing before or after the paragraph3.4.1

  • 3.5

    Explain indents

    1. 1.

      Use first-line indented paragraphs3.5.1

    2. 2.

      Use left, right, or both indents in paragraphs3.4.2

    3. 2.

      Set paragraphs to be a hanging indent3.5.2

  • 3.6

    Explain page and paragraph borders

    1. 1.

      Put a variety of borders around paragraphs and pages3.6.1

  • 3.7

    Explain how to repeat, copy, and remove paragraph formatting

    1. 1.

      Edit a document repeating, copying, and removing paragraph formatting3.7.1

  • 3.8

    Describe the use of bullets

    1. 1.

      Create a bulleted list3.8.1

    2. 2.

      Select a bullet from a list of choices, special characters, or other decorative pictures3.8.2

  • 3.9

    Explain automatic numbering

    1. 1.

      Create a numbered list using the numbering feature3.9.1

  • 3.10

    Explain special symbols and characters

    1. 1.

      Insert special symbols or characters into a document3.10.1

  • 3.11

    Describe changing margins in a document

    1. 1.

      Change the left, right, top, and bottom margins of a document3.11.1

    2. 2.

      Change the margins for a selection or section of the text3.11.2

  • 3.12

    Define hyphenation

    1. 1.

      Use the hyphenation feature to automatically hyphenate words when needed3.12.1

  • 3.13

    Explain the advantages of having the computer insert the date and time

    1. 1.

      Insert the date and time into documents, both as an updatable and nonchanging date3.13.1

  • 3.14

    Explain how to create, edit and delete tabs

    1. 1.

      Set and clear tabs in a document3.14.1

    2. 2.

      Create documents with left, center, right, decimal, and leader tabs3.14.2

  • 3.15

    Explain the difference between horizontal and vertical centering

    1. 1.

      Center a document horizontally and vertically3.15.1

Word Processing – Moving, Copying, and Revising Text

  • 4.1

    Define terminology

    1. 1.

      Prepare a list of terms with definitions4.1.1

  • 4.2

    Explain cut and paste

    1. 1.

      Move text, using various cut and paste methods (shortcut keys, mouse, menu options, toolbar)4.2.1

  • 4.3

    Explain copy and paste

    1. 1.

      Copy text, using various copy and paste methods (shortcut keys, mouse, menu options, toolbar)4.3.1

  • 4.4

    Describe copy and paste between multiple documents

    1. 1.

      Copy and paste between multiple documents4.4.1

  • 4.5

    Describe find and replace

    1. 1.

      Use the find and replace feature to edit a document4.5.1

  • 4.6

    Describe the advantages of find and replace to edit a document

    1. 1.

      Use the find and replace feature to edit a document4.6.1

  • 4.7

    Identify the clipboard

    1. 1.

      View the clipboard when cutting or copying text or images4.7.1

Spreadsheets – Creating, Editing, and Enhancing a Simple Worksheet

  • 5.1

    Define terminology

    1. 1.

      Prepare a list of terms with definitions5.1.1

  • 5.2

    Identify the active cell by its name (row and column location)

    1. 1.

      Move the active cell to a cell address (name) given5.2.1

  • 5.3

    Describe how to navigate through the workbook and worksheets

    1. 1.

      Move to various cells on the same and different worksheets5.3.1

  • 5.4

    Describe how to print a worksheet and workbook

    1. 1.

      Print a worksheet5.4.1

    2. 2.

      Print a workbook5.4.2

  • 5.5

    Describe how to enter and edit data in a worksheet

    1. 1.

      Enter data in a worksheet and edit existing data5.5.1

  • 5.6

    List order of operations and math operators

    1. 1.

      Enter formulas, correctly using the order of operations and the math operators5.6.1

  • 5.7

    Explain the SUM (Autosum) function

    1. 1.

      Enter formulas using the SUM (Autosum) function5.7.1

  • 5.8

    Describe how to insert and delete extra rows and columns

    1. 1.

      Insert extra rows and columns into an existing worksheet5.8.1

    2. 2.

      Delete rows and columns from an existing worksheet5.8.2

  • 5.9

    Explain how to move data from one cell to another

    1. 1.

      Move data to another cell5.9.1

  • 5.10

    Describe some of the commonly used formats for numbers (commas, currency, number of decimal places, percentages, etc.)

    1. 1.

      Apply formatting to values in numeric cells5.10.1

  • 5.11

    Describe commonly used label formats (bold, italic, etc.)

    1. 1.

      Apply formatting to the values in label cells5.11.1

Internet, E-Mail and Ethical Use of Technology Resources

  • 6.1

    Define terminology

    1. 1.

      Prepare a list of terms with definitions6.1.1

  • 6.2

    Identify a URL

    1. 1.

      Use the URL to go to a specified site6.2.1

  • 6.3

    Identify a browser

    1. 1.

      Navigate through the Internet, using the toolbar on the browser6.3.1

  • 6.4

    Discuss privacy issues and how data is gathered about the user -- both voluntarily and involuntarily

    1. 1.

      Give examples of how the user's privacy can be compromised, both voluntarily and involuntarily6.4.1

  • 6.5

    Discuss the reliability and accuracy of information found on the Internet

    1. 1.

      Give examples of reliable and accurate information found on the Internet6.5.1

  • 6.6

    Discuss copyright and fair use laws as they apply to text, graphics, sound clips, etc.

    1. 1.

      Follow copyright laws and Fair Use laws in using the information found on the Internet6.6.1

  • 6.7

    List several commonly used search engines

    1. 1.

      Use several search engines to find information6.7.1

  • 6.8

    Explain why it is important to narrow a search

    1. 1.

      Use techniques to narrow a search, such6.8.1

  • 6.9

    Explain favorites/bookmarks

    1. 1.

      Save a website to a favorites/bookmarks6.9.1

  • 6.11

    Describe how to save a picture from a Web page

    1. 1.

      Save a picture from a Web page to a folder6.11.1

  • 6.12

    Identify the elements needed to cite a source on the Internet

    1. 1.

      Use appropriate citations based on your district/school policy6.12.1

    2. 3.

      Add a contact6.13.3

    3. 4.

      Open an attachment6.13.4

  • 6.14

    Discuss the ethical use of technology

    1. 1.

      Use technology ethically every day in class6.14.1

Presentation – Developing a Simple Presentation

  • 7.1

    Define terminology

    1. 1.

      Prepare a list of terms with definitions7.1.1

  • 7.2

    Describe different types of

    1. 1.

      Create slides using various layouts7.2.1

  • 7.3

    Explain the importance of clip art and pictures in presentations

    1. 1.

      Create a slide that uses clip art7.3.1

    2. 2.

      Create a slide that uses a picture from a file7.3.2

  • 7.4

    Describe different types of view modes

    1. 1.

      Use different types of view modes7.4.1

  • 7.5

    Discuss various enhancements to a slide show

    1. 1.

      Apply a design template/theme to slides to change the background7.5.1

    2. 2.

      Add sound or music7.5.2

    3. 3.

      Add diagrams, such as organizational chart, venn diagram, etc.7.5.3

    4. 4.

      Add timings7.5.4

  • 7.6

    Explain the difference between animations and slide transitions

    1. 1.

      Add animations to a slide7.6.1

    2. 2.

      Add slide transitions between slides7.6.2

  • 7.7

    Identify various printing options

    1. 1.

      Print slides, handouts, speaker notes (notes pages), and outlines7.7.1

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?
Computer Applications I

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