This 9 lesson CTS module teaches introductory spreadsheet skills in Excel. Over the course of the lessons, students will learn basic Excel functions, formatting, formulas, and presenting data visually. They will complete 4 assignments applying these skills and culminating in a mini-project where they create and present a spreadsheet. The module aims to help students develop competencies in using electronic spreadsheets and presenting data visually while applying consistent workstation routines.
This 9 lesson CTS module teaches introductory spreadsheet skills in Excel. Over the course of the lessons, students will learn basic Excel functions, formatting, formulas, and presenting data visually. They will complete 4 assignments applying these skills and culminating in a mini-project where they create and present a spreadsheet. The module aims to help students develop competencies in using electronic spreadsheets and presenting data visually while applying consistent workstation routines.
This 9 lesson CTS module teaches introductory spreadsheet skills in Excel. Over the course of the lessons, students will learn basic Excel functions, formatting, formulas, and presenting data visually. They will complete 4 assignments applying these skills and culminating in a mini-project where they create and present a spreadsheet. The module aims to help students develop competencies in using electronic spreadsheets and presenting data visually while applying consistent workstation routines.
-Demonstrate basic electronic spreadsheet software competencies -Create and manipulate data Outcome(s) 1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.3, 2.4 Assessment Evidence(s) Purpose Summative Device Do Criteria Assignment -Students ability to follow directions -Students completed assignment by the end of class Learning Activity(s) -Direct instruction on: The key features of spreadsheet software Help functions Cut, copy, and pasting cells Changing font, font size and style Applying borders and copying cell contents Changing worksheet views Renaming a worksheet Hiding and unhiding a worksheet -Assignment 1 to be handed in by the end of class or before next class
Lesson # 2 Building on Excel knowledge (assignment 2)
-Format data and content, create and modify formulas Outcome(s) 3.1, 3.2 Assessment Evidence(s) Purpose Summative Device Do Criteria Assignment -Students ability to follow directions -Students completed assignment by the end of class Learning Activity(s) -Direct instruction on: Hide and show gridlines Create, rename and duplicate worksheets Add backgrounds Delete and insert rows and columns Insert and delete cells -Assignment 2 to be handed in by the end of class or before next class
Lesson # 3 Building on Excel knowledge (assignment 3)
-Format data and content, create and modify formulas Outcome(s) 3.3, 3.4 Assessment Evidence(s) Purpose Summative Device Do Criteria Assignment -Students ability to follow directions -Students completed assignment by the end of class Learning Activity(s) -Direct instruction on: Edit, move and clear cell contents Find and replace cell contents Insert and edit hyperlinks Convert text to columns Apply table styles Modify and edit tables -Assignment 3 to be handed in by the end of class or before next class
Lesson # 4 Building on Excel knowledge (assignment 4)
-Create and modify formulas Outcome(s) 4.1, 4.2, 4.3 Assessment Evidence(s) Purpose Formative Device Do Criteria Assignment -Students ability to follow directions -Students completed assignment by the end of class Learning Activity(s) -Direct instruction on: Key and edit basic formulas Use functions to create formulas Copy and move formulas Use relative, absolute and mixed references Enter a range into a formula by dragging Summarize data using subtotals with various techniques Display and print formulas -Start to work on assignment 4
Lesson # 5 Building on Excel knowledge (assignment 4)
-A review of creating and modifying formulas Outcome(s) 4.1, 4.2, 4.3 Assessment Evidence(s) Purpose Summative Device Do Criteria Assignment -Students ability to follow directions -Students completed assignment by the end of class Learning Activity(s) -Review of: Key and edit basic formulas Use functions to create formulas Copy and move formulas Use relative, absolute and mixed references Enter a range into a formula by dragging Summarize data using subtotals with various techniques Display and print formulas -Assignment 4 to be handed in by the end of class or before next class
Lesson # 6 Mini project
-Present data visually -Collaborate and secure data Outcome(s) 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4, 6.1 Assessment Evidence(s) Purpose Formative Device Do Criteria Assignment -Students ability to problem solve and work on their own -Students completed assignment by the end of class Learning Activity(s) -Introduction of project Students will be given an excel worksheet that they will need to make changes to via instructions sheet. Students will use knowledge gained from assignments 1-4 to complete this assignment The goal of the project will be for students to work independently or with a partner to present their data visually to the class using instructions given in assignment and their own creativity -Time to work on project
Lesson # 7 Mini project contd
-Present data visually -Collaborate and secure data Outcome(s) 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4, 6.1 Assessment Evidence(s) Purpose Formative Device Do Criteria Assignment -Students ability to problem solve and work on their own -Students completed assignment by the end of class Learning Activity(s) -Time to work on project
Lesson # 8 Presenting mini projects
-Present data visually -Collaborate and secure data Outcome(s) 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4, 6.1 Assessment Evidence(s) Purpose Formative Device Do Criteria Checklist -Students ability to respect peers during presentations -Students ability to share their project with the class Learning Activity(s) -Sharing projects -Handing in projects (summative)
Lesson # 9 Presenting mini projects contd
-Present data visually -Collaborate and secure data Outcome(s) 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4, 6.1 Assessment Evidence(s) Purpose Formative and summative Device Do Criteria Checklist -Students ability to respect peers during presentations -Students ability to share their project with the class Learning Activity(s) -Sharing projects -Handing in projects (summative)
Lesson # 9 Apply consistent and appropriate workstation routines