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INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY IN BUSINESS, GRADE 9 OR 10, OPEN (BTT1O, BTT2O) 37
Productivity Software
Overall Expectations
By the end of this course, students will:
• use word processing software to create common business documents; • use spreadsheet software to perform a variety of tasks;
• manageinformation,usingdatabasesoftware.
Specific Expectations
Word Processing
By the end of this course, students will:
– perform word processing tasks (e.g., create, save, update, print), using common soft- ware features (e.g., formatting, page setup, editing, language tools, graphic tools, hyperlinks);
– use word processing software to produce properly structured and formatted business documents (e.g., letter, memo, report, résumé);
– use support tools and features (e.g., wizards, manuals, online help features, tutorials) to enhance their ability to use word process- ing software applications.
Spreadsheet
By the end of this course, students will:
– input, organize, and format data in a spreadsheet;
– use formulas and functions (e.g., sum, average, minimum, maximum) to perform specific spreadsheet tasks;
– produce spreadsheet documents (e.g., budget, inventory, payroll, invoice) to manage data;
– use software to produce charts that visually represent spreadsheet data.
Database
By the end of this course, students will:
– define common database terminology (e.g., field, record, file, query);
– use common database software features (e.g., create, query, sort, add, delete, update records, print) to locate and organize information.