Centennial High School High School

Computer Applications 1

Instructor: Jeanne Paseman

Location: Centennial High School
Phone: 208-855-4250
Email: paseman.jeanne@westada.org

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This is a beginning to intermediate computer applications class which allows a student to become
efficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Students who complete this course will
have the opportunity to take Computer Applications 2 and 3. These students can take the
Microsoft Certified Exams in Word, Excel and Access, and to obtain a certified Microsoft Office
Specialist (MOS).

TEXT

MS Office 2016, Introductory, by Shelly, Cashman Series

SAM (Skills Assessment Manager), by course Technology. A student key, user name, and
password will be distributed during the first week of class.

TESTING
SAM (Skills Assessment Manager), by Course Technology.

PREREQUISITES

 Keyboarding—Type 30 words per minute.

COURSE GOALS

At the completion of this course, students will be able to use introductory through intermediate
MS Office skills to solve business and personal problems through the use of word processing,
spreadsheets, and presentation software.

COMPUTER APPLICATIONS 1

Part I: Office 2016 and Windows 10: Essential Concepts and Skills

Part II: Microsoft Word 2013

Word Module 1: Creating, Formatting, and Editing a Word Document with a Picture
Word Module 2: Creating a Research Paper with References and Sources
Word Module 3: Creating a Business Letter with a Letterhead and Table

Part III: Microsoft Excel 2013

Excel Module 1: Creating a Worksheet and a Chart

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 Excel Module 2: Formulas, Functions, and Formatting
Excel Module 3: Working with Large Worksheets, Charting, and What-If-Analysis

Part IV: Microsoft PowerPoint 2013

PowerPoint Module 1: Creating and Editing a Presentation with Pictures

PowerPoint Module 2: Enhancing a Presentation with Pictures, Shapes, and WordArt
PowerPoint Module 3: Reusing a Presentation and Adding Media and Animation

ASSIGNMENTS AND GRADING:

1. Twenty four project assignments, including 3 to 7 projects for each unit.

2. Exams through SAM (Skills Assessment Management) will be scheduled at the end of
each lesson.

Grading Weights
Projects & Assignments 50%
SAM Exams 40%
Final Exam 10%
Total 100%

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