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Beginning Computer Skills 
Beginning Computer Skills
Business Keyboarding Course Description: Students should be proficient in managing computer operations and file storage; preparing simple documents and other business communications; accessing and navigating the Internet; searching for information and resources using the Internet; using e-mail to communicate with others and to share files and documents.
Rubric Code: W736AB
By jmaniatis
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Subject: Computers  
Type: Assessment  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Novice

1 pts

Approaching

2 pts

Proficient

3 pts

Above

4 pts

Content and Design
Brochure Content

Novice

-Brochure has little to no information that is relevant.
-Information is presented in an unorganized fashion
Approaching

-Some relevant information is in the brochure.
-Information is presented in an unorganized fashion
-Information does not stand out, and is not well-organized.
Proficient

-The brochure has all the required information, and stands out.
Above

-The brochure includes extensive information on the topic in an organized and exciting fashion.
Style/Mechanics

Novice

-The brochure lacks neatness and clarity
-Brochure lacks style and
-Information and pictures are not related to the topic.
Approaching

-The brochure has some pictures however they are not relevant to the content.
-Some mistakes are made.
-Little organization and clarity is used.
-There is little style and reads more like a list of facts rather than a brochure.
Proficient

-The brochure is clear and logical and contains facts as well as very few mistakes.
-Good clear presentation.
Above

-The brochure is creative, and is not just a list of facts.
-The brochure is presented in a dynamic and concise manner with full understanding of the subject.
Word Processing
Formatting Text and Paragraphs

Novice

Create an e-mail account. Access e-mail system using login and password. Send, receive, and reply to an e-mail. Save, delete, and print e-mail.
Approaching

Use the Font dialogue box to apply font effects and character spacing.
Proficient

Change line and paragraph spacing, format with Quick Styles, align paragraphs using the Paragraph dialog box, format a document using themes.
Above

Work with tabs and indents, add bullets and numbering, add borders and shading, use the Highlight tool.
Documenting

Novice

Understand Fonts, format text using font list arrow, font style, font size list arrow, and font color gallery.
Approaching

Backup data sporadically to a backup media (CD, disk, etc.) or server. Differentiate between files and directories*. Use folders or directories with meaningful names to store related files.
Proficient

Backup data periodically to a backup media (CD, disk, etc.) or server. Apply appropriate file and disk management techniques* (e.g., defragment and rearrange files, reinstall backup data). Determine file organization* (e.g., use appropriate directory structures and names).
Above

Perform scheduled systematic backup procedure. Recover, as much as possible, erased or corrupted data. Demonstrate knowledge of the system utilities used for file management* (e.g., change protection modes, rename, delete).
Internet
Navigating

Access and Navigate Internet (e.g., use a web browser).
Novice
Approaching

Access a given web site using an Internet browser. Navigate within a web site using basic browser software functions (e.g., back, forward).
Proficient

Use additional browser functions (e.g., refresh, history, bookmarks). Complete and submit web forms. Organize bookmarks for frequently used or important web sites.
Above

Navigate between and within web sites. Access and use multiple browser windows. Differentiate between secure and non-secure web sites. Download a file from a web site to the desired location.
Searching

Search for information and resources.
Novice
Approaching

Use directory services (e.g., Yahoo, MSN, Netscape, Google directory). Use search function in portals (such as excite.com, netscape.com).
Proficient

Use one search engine. Conduct simple keyword search. Access search results (identified web sites). Use a search function within a web site.
Above

Select search engine(s) appropriate for desired information. Identify and articulate an information search. Use phrase search and simple Boolean logic (AND, OR, NOT, NEAR). Refine search by modifying search terms.



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