COURSE STANDARDS

Course: Business Computer Applications

Program Area: Business Administration
Course Length: Year (2 credits)
Pathway(s): Administrative Specialist
Applied Accounting
Marketing
Date Revised: July 2018
CONTENT STANDARD 1: CAREER DEVELOPMENT
PERFORMANCE STANDARD: 1.1: DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE OF SELF-AWARENESS.
1.1.1 Describe the relationship of assessing interests, talents, and skills to academic and occupational skills
Assess and analyze personal interests, talents, and skills as they may relate to a future career based on the
1.1.2
completion of standardized career interests and personality indicator assessments
PERFORMANCE STANDARD: 1.2: DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE OF CAREER STRATEGY.
1.2.1 Compare advantages and disadvantages of various career development programs utilized to attain career goals
Design a career plan that includes the investigation of career clusters, self-assessment, research, career
1.2.2
alternatives, and high school course options
Create and implement a career plan that includes the required steps to transition from high school to
1.2.3
postsecondary education/training or the workforce
CONTENT STANDARD 2: COMMUNICATIONS
PERFORMANCE STANDARD: 2.1: COMMUNICATE IN A WRITTEN FORMAT IN A CLEAR, COURTEOUS, CONCISE, AND CORRECT MANNER
ON PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LEVELS.
Write logical, coherent phrases, sentences, and paragraphs incorporating correct grammar, mechanics, and
2.1.1
word usage
Write coherent business correspondences, instructions, descriptions, summaries, and reports using
2.1.2
appropriate formats
Proofread business documents to ensure they are clear, correct, concise, complete, consistent, and courteous.
2.1.3
Use proofreader marks to edit documents
2.1.4 Write formal and informal reports using suitable format supported by appropriate graphic aids
2.1.5 Analyze and response in writing to routine business problems both individually and collaboratively
PERFORMANCE STANDARD: 2.2: USE TECHNOLOGY TO ENHANCE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF WORKPLACE COMMUNICATIONS.
Demonstrate proper telephone etiquette – positive first impression, gather personal and consumer
2.2.1
information
2.2.2 Demonstrate proper digital storage management techniques
2.2.3 Refine documents using an electronic spell checker, a thesaurus, and a grammar checker
2.2.4 Use collaborative application to tools to support learning
2.2.5 Apply the rules of electronic messaging etiquette
2.2.6 Evaluate and select the appropriate applications to productively complete tasks
CONTENT STANDARD 3: INFORMATION SYSTEMS
PERFORMANCE STANDARD: 3.1: IDENTIFY AND USE VARIOUS INPUT TECHNOLOGIES THAT INCLUDE KEYBOARDING, VOICE
RECOGNITION, HANDWRITING RECOGNITION, OPTICAL CHARACTER RECOGNITION, AND OTHER FORMS OF EMERGING INPUT
TECHNOLOGIES.
3.1.1 Develop proper input techniques for the keyboard and 10-key pad
3.1.2 Build keyboarding skills, including speed and accuracy
3.1.3 Develop proper input techniques for emerging technologies to optimize performance in composing documents
3.1.4 Describe ergonomic issues and recognize how to prevent repetitive stress injuries related to input technologies
PERFORMANCE STANDARD: 3.2: DEMONSTRATE A KNOWLEDGE OF COMPUTERS AND THE ABILITY TO USE THEM.
3.2.1 Identify (list) the basic components of your computer system and peripherals (internal and external parts)
3.2.2 List and describe the different types of printers available and their main differences
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PERFORMANCE STANDARD: 3.3: IDENTIFY THE NEED FOR APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY.
Create a brief list of business, industry, society and global references and sources where information about
3.3.1
applications of computers and technologies can be found
CONTENT STANDARD 4: BUSINESS APPLICATIONS
PERFORMANCE STANDARD: 4.1: SELECT AND APPLY WORD PROCESSING SOFTWARE.
4.1.1 Explain the purposes, functions, and common features of word processing software
Craft documents using word processing program feature to create and manage documents:
 Create a new blank document or use a template
 Insert hyperlinks
4.1.2
 Modify page setup, inserts header, footers, and page numbers
 Change document views and use show/hide
 Configure documents to print and save in alternate file formats
Craft documents using word processing program feature to format text, paragraphs, and sections:
 Cut, copy, and paste text
 Change font attributes
4.1.3
 Set line and paragraph spacing, and indentation
 Add styles to text
 Insert breaks to create sections and create multiple columns within sections
4.1.4 Craft documents using word processing program feature to create and modify tables and lists
Craft documents using word processing program feature to apply references:
4.1.5  Insert citations and citations placeholders and change citation styles
 Insert bibliography
Craft documents using word processing program feature to insert and format textboxes, shapes, SmartArt, and
4.1.6
images
4.1.7 Input, edit, store, and output letters, memorandums, tables, reports, brochures, newsletters, etc.
4.1.8 Use an office operations manual – BPA Style and Reference Manual
PERFORMANCE STANDARD: 4.2: SELECT AND APPLY SPREADSHEET SOFTWARE.
4.2.1 Explain the purposes, functions, and common features of spreadsheet software
Craft documents using a spreadsheet program feature to create and manage worksheets and workbooks:
 Create new blank workbooks
4.2.2
 Create new workbooks using templates
 Add worksheets to existing workbooks
Craft documents using a spreadsheet program feature to format worksheets and workbooks:
 Modify page setup and set print area
4.2.3  Insert and delete cells, columns, and rows
 Adjust row height and column width
 Insert headers and footers
Craft documents using a spreadsheet program feature to customize options and views for worksheets and
4.2.4 workbooks:
 Display formulas
Craft documents using a spreadsheet program feature to insert and format data in cells and ranges:
 Copy and paste data
 Demonstrate how to use AutoFill tool
4.2.5
 Merge cells and wrap text
 Apply number formats
 Apply appropriating formatting to cells and worksheets
4.2.6 Craft documents using a spreadsheet program feature to create named ranges
4.2.7 Craft documents using a spreadsheet program feature to filter and sort a table
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Craft documents using a spreadsheet program feature to apply cell ranges and references in formulas and
functions:
4.2.8
 Demonstrate how to use references (relative, mixed, absolute)
 Reference cell ranges in formulas
Craft documents using a spreadsheet program feature to summarize data with functions (SUM, MIN, MAX,
4.2.9
COUNT, AVERAGE)
Craft documents using a spreadsheet program feature to create and modify charts and graphs:
4.2.10  Create and format chart and graphs
 Add different chart elements (legends, chart layouts, and styles)
4.2.11 Test spreadsheet formulas and design for accuracy
Demonstrate the correct mathematical process to use for various problem situations and use formulas when
4.2.12
appropriate
PERFORMANCE STANDARD: 4.3: SELECT AND USE MULTIMEDIA SOFTWARE TO CREATE PRSENTATIONS.
4.3.1 Select and apply multimedia software appropriate for specific tasks
4.3.2 Explore and describe the emerging software types appropriate for specific tasks
Craft documents using a presentation program feature to create and manage presentations:
 Create a presentation either using a blank presentation or template
4.3.3
 Configure a presentation to print or save
 Create, configure, and present slideshows
Craft documents using a presentation program feature to insert and format shapes and slides:
 Modify slide backgrounds
4.3.4  Apply styles to slides
 Insert and modify shapes
 Modify slide order
Craft documents using a presentation program feature to create slide content (hyperlinks, list, tables, charts,
images, and SmartArt):
 Insert and format text
 Insert hyperlinks
 Create bulleted and numbered lists
4.3.5
 Insert and format tables
 Insert and format charts
o Add different chart elements
 Create and modify SmartArt
 Insert and format images
Craft documents using a presentation program feature to apply transitions and animations:
4.3.6  Insert and modify transition between slides
 Apply animations to shapes and text
4.3.7 Use proper techniques to deliver professional business presentations
PERFORMANCE STANDARD: 4.4: SELECT AND APPLY DATABASE SOFTWARE.
4.4.1 Explain the purposes, functions, and common features of database software
Craft documents using a database program feature to create a new database:
4.4.2  Create a new database
 Create databases using a template or wizard
Craft documents using a database program feature to create and format tables:
 Create new tables
4.4.3  Hide fields in tables
 Rename tables
 Set primary key field
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Craft documents using a database program feature to manage records:
 Add, update, and delete records
4.4.4  Find and replace data
 Sort and filter records
 Print records
Craft documents using a database program feature to create and modify fields:
 Add and delete fields to tables
4.4.5  Change field captions and sizes
 Change field data types
 Use input masks
Craft documents using a database program feature to create and modify a query:
 Run and save queries
 Create multi-table queries
4.4.6  Rename and delete queries
 Add new fields and hide and remove fields
 Sort data within queries
 Format fields within queries
Craft documents using a database program feature to create and format forms:
 Create new forms
4.4.7
 Delete and save forms
 Add, move, and remove form controls
Craft documents using a database program feature to create and format reports:
 Create new reports
 Delete and print reports
4.4.8  Sort data
 Set margins
 Change report orientation
 Insert headers and footers
CONTENT STANDARD 5: DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP
PERFORMANCE STANDARD: 5.1 DEMONSTRATE RESPECTFUL, RESPONSIBLE AND ETHICAL BEHAVIOR IN A DIGITAL WORLD.
Explore the risks and dangers of sharing personal information in a digital world (e.g., digital footprint,
5.1.1
cyberbullying)
5.1.2 Discuss and apply Internet safety practices
5.1.3 Demonstrate legal and ethical behaviors when using information technologies
5.1.4 Demonstrate appropriate etiquette when using information technologies
5.1.5 Recognize the importance of your digital footprint and manage it professionally
5.1.6 Communicate effectively with social media applications
5.1.7 Discuss the appropriate use of social media in all areas of life
WORKPLACE READINESS STANDARDS * SEE WORKPLACE READINESS STANDARDS DOCUMENT FOR MORE DETAILS
WRS1: POSTIVE WORK ETHIC.
WRS2: INTEGRITY.
WRS19: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY.
WRS20: INTERNET USE AND SECURITY.
WRS21: TELECOMMUNICATIONS.