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Computer Application Assessment

Rubrics

Analytic Rubrics for Teachers and Students

2012 Bermuda MOED Curriculum and Assessment

Page | 2 Bermuda MOED Curriculum and Assessment / P. Callender/2012

Contents

Introduction ............................................................... 3

Word Processing Rubrics ........................................ 6

Presentation Rubrics .............................................. 12

Desktop Publishing Rubrics .................................. 17

Spreadsheet Rubrics .............................................. 20

Using Applications in Core Subjects .................... 23

Application Ideas .................................................... 25

Resources ................................................................ 27


Computer Applications Assessment Tools

Student Use of Applications

Word processors, presentation tools, databases and spreadsheets are amongst computer applications

designed to manage information, increase productivity and facilitate communication and creativity. They

are pervasive in homes, businesses and educational settings and mastery of them is considered one of the

21st century’s essential literacies.

In school settings, students can use these tools in a variety of disciplines. Teachers are challenged to find

opportunities for students to learn to use a variety of applications. In Learning Phase A, students are

learning about the applications under the guidance and assistance of the teacher. They develop a basic

understanding of what the applications can do and their unique features. In Learning Phase B, students are

developing their independent use of the applications and are increasingly putting them to use to

communicate, solve problems and display their learning. They should have a solid skill set and fluency with

applications prior to moving to Learning Phase C.

The Applications

More ideas begin on page 23.

Word Processor: MS

Works

Students can use the word processor to create, edit, proofread and print a variety of text documents. Photos and graphics can also be added to enhance communication. The ability for students to easily review and edit their work facilitates the writing process.

Use word processing

for

reports poems stories speeches

letters pamphlets plays

Desktop Publishing: MS Publisher

KidPix

The ability to manipulate the layout of printed documents characterizes desktop publishing software. Templates help students make attractive publications with professional looking results.

Use desk top publishing for

pamphlets

fliers

calendars

newsletters

posters

invitations

certificates

Multimedia

Presentations: MS

PowerPoint

Use this software to create onscreen multimedia presentations. Students can incorporate text, graphics, animation, sound and video to teach, report, entertain or communicate new ideas.

Use presentations for learning tools

oral presentations

reports

stories

Spreadsheets: MS

Excel

Spreadsheets are tables used to store data in the form of words and values. With spreadsheet software, students can perform calculations and display data as charts and graphs that make it easier for them to interpret data.

Use spreadsheets for calculations

tables

charts

graphs


Assessing Student Work

As students learn to use the applications, they are using a number of skills simultaneously. For example,

when using a presentation tool, students must consider file management, layout, effects and animation all

for the same assignment. Additionally spelling, accuracy of content and alignment to genre criteria are also

key factors included in the final product. For these reasons, rubrics are indispensable tools for assessing

student work.

Using Performance Rubrics

These performance charts describe student degrees of proficiency in the use of the following computer

applications: word processor, desktop publisher, presentation tool and spreadsheet. The performance

charts range from Primary One to Primary Six with these applications:

word processing skills P1 – P6

onscreen presentations skills P2 – P6

desktop publishing skills P4 – P6

spreadsheets skills P4 – P6

Students

Written from the student’s perspective, the rubrics use language that students may use to describe their

ability to use these applications. The can describe their performance in terms of Needs Improvement,

Satisfactory (on grade level), Good or Very Good. Students must understand that in order to qualify for one

description, they must have qualified for those that come before it and that over the course of the project

they can always improve their grade by using the rubric as a guide.

Teachers

There is one rubric for each application. The rubrics measure the mastery of general application skills and

those particular to that application. Teachers can use these analytic rubrics to formatively assess student

performance with these applications over the development of a project. They can be used to help students

identify areas to be improved and can serve as curriculum guides to help teachers to plan the skills and

knowledge they will be covering for a particular project. Thus, the rubrics serve as tools for students and

teachers. Teachers can design their own strategies and tools to assess more completely the products

created with these applications. Depending on the design of the assignment, additional criteria can include

content knowledge, the organization of ideas, and research and planning processes. Both product and

performance determine the student score.


The Rubrics

Each one has some generic

elements but then others suit the

features of that particular

application. Here is the Primary

One rubric for word processing

with an explanation key.

Over the course of the assignment, a

student can use the rubric to focus

their efforts to improve their scores.

Rubric Year Level & Application Rubric elements or assignment criteria Scales:

Trying to Improve = below target

Satisfactory= on target;

Good = at least one level above target

Very Good= at least two levels above target

Descriptors for criteria

Final score determined by overall rating


P1 Word Processing Rubric

Trying to Improve Satisfactory Good Very Good Score

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I can help my teacher with creating new pieces of writing on the computer. I can also help with saving and printing my work.

I can open, save and print my writing but sometimes need a little help from my teacher.

I can open, save, and print my writing but might need help with folders, renaming files and saving my writing to new locations

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I can help my teacher click on the icons in the menu to create my piece of writing

I can click on the text and picture icons in the menu to create my piece of writing and can explain what some of them mean

I can explore menus to locate and use other features of the word processor

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I can fix mistakes in my writing using backspace or delete keys

I can use cut, paste, copy to fix mistakes with a little help from my teacher

I can use cut, paste, copy to edit my writing on my own

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I can type to create my writing using the letter/number, space bar and enter keys

I can change the size, colour and look of the text in my writing

I can change the size, colour and look of the text to make my writing more interesting

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I can assist my teacher with putting pictures into my writing

I can find, insert and resize clipart illustrations from the clip art menu but sometimes I need a little help from my teacher.

I can find, insert and resize clipart illustrations that make my writing more interesting

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I can identify words in my writing that have spelling mistakes and correct them with the help of my teacher.

I can spot and correct spelling mistakes in my writing but might miss one or two

I can spot and correct spelling errors in my writing but might have one spelling or grammar error

Score




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I can help my teacher with creating new pieces of writing on the computer. I can also help with saving and printing my work.



I can manage my writing files and only occasionally need help with saving and locating my work

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I can help my teacher click on the icons in the menu to create my piece of writing.

I can click on the text and picture icons in the menu to create my piece of writing and can explain what some of them mean.

I can explore menus to locate and use other features of the word processor.

I can usually find the writing tools I want but sometimes need help to find them.

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I can fix mistakes in my writing using backspace or delete keys.

I can use cut, paste, copy to fix mistakes with a little help from my teacher.

I can use editing features such as cut, paste, copy independently but sometimes make one or two errors.

I can use cut, paste, copy to edit my writing on my own.

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I can type to create my writing using the letter/number, space bar and enter keys.

I can change the size, colour and look of the text in my writing.

I can change the size, colour and look of the text to make my writing more interesting.

I know how and when to use font style, colour and size to make my ideas more clear to readers.

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I can assist my teacher with putting pictures into my writing.


I can find, insert and resize clipart illustrations that make my writing more interesting.

I can change the appearance of clipart illustrations and shapes to add meaning to the topic or reason for my writing.

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I can identify words in my writing that have spelling mistakes and correct them with the help of my teacher.

I can spot and correct spelling mistakes in my writing but might miss one or two.

I can spot and correct spelling errors in my writing but might have one spelling or grammar error.

I can spot and correct spelling errors in my writing and check for grammar errors.

Score




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I can manage my writing files and can usually troubleshoot before I ask for assistance.

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I can click on the text and picture icons in the menu to create my piece of writing and can explain what some of them mean.

I can explore menus to locate and use other features of the word processor.

I can usually find the writing tools I want but sometimes need help.

I know where to look for the writing tools most of the time.

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I can use cut, paste, copy to fix mistakes with a little help from my teacher



I can easily find my way around the editing menus and even can use some power keys for editing features such as cut, paste or copy

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and look of the text in my writing

I can change the size, colour and look of the text to make my writing more interesting


I can use text and bullets/numbering to make my ideas more clear to readers.

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I can change the appearance of clipart illustrations and shapes to add meaning to the topic or reason for my writing.

I can search for pictures to suit my writing and can change them to add meaning to the topic or reason for the writing.

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I can spot and correct spelling mistakes in my writing but might miss one or two


I can spot and correct spelling errors in my writing and check for grammar errors


Score




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I can manage my writing files and can often help others with their problems with operations such as new, open, save, print, etc.

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I can explore menus to locate and use other features of the word processor



I can find my way around the writing tools and can help others find what they want.

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I regularly use power keys for highly efficient in the use of menus and power keys for editing features such as cut, paste, copy

Han

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colour and look of the text to make my writing more interesting



I can use text and bullets, numbering or tables to make my ideas more clear to readers and to suit the type of writing assignment.

Illu

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I can change the appearance of clipart illustrations and shapes to add meaning to the topic or reason for the writing.


I can illustrate my writing with Word Art, graphics, photos, borders and can assist others with illustrating their work.

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I can manage my writing files and only occasionally need help with saving and locating my work.



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I can find my way around the writing tools and can help others find what they want.

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I can easily find my way around the editing menus and even can use some power keys for editing features such as cut, paste or copy.

I regularly use power keys for highly efficient in the use of menus and power keys for editing features such as cut, paste, copy.

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spelling errors in my writing and check for grammar errors.



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I can find my way around the writing tools and can help others find what they want

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I can search for pictures to suit my writing and can change them to add meaning to the topic or reason for the writing to the topic or reason for the writing.


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P2 Presentation Rubric


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I can assist my teacher with creating new presentations. I can also help with saving and printing my work.

I can open and save my presentations but sometimes need a little help from my teacher to save my presentations to new locations and to print slides.

I can open, save, and print my presentations but might need help with printing slides or handouts, and occasionally with folders and saving my presentation to new locations.

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I can assist my teacher with creating new presentations by clicking on icons in the menu and can explain what some of them mean.

I may need some help navigating the presentation views. I can move from slide to slide in my presentation.

I can explore other menus to edit my presentation.

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I can help my teacher to add, cut and move slides around in my presentation.

I may need some help to add, cut, paste, copy slides in my presentations.

I can cut, paste, copy and move/reorder slides in my presentations.

Han

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I can help my teacher type text into text boxes on slides using the letter, number, space bar and enter keys

I can change the colour and look of the text, words and numbers.

I can create text boxes and alter the font style, colour and size

Illu

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with placing pictures or clipart in my presentations.

I may need some help to locate, insert and resize clipart and shapes.

I can manage pictures and text on slides and am careful not to get the text and pictures mixed up.

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I can help my teacher to choose colours to use on my slides and to move pictures and text around.

I may need some help to choose colours for backgrounds, text and objects to use on my slides and to move pictures and text around.

I use colours and layouts that make the information in my presentation easy to understand.

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I can help my teacher to locate and use animated clipart that helps to explain my ideas.

I may need some help to locate and use animated clipart that helps to explain my ideas.

I can locate and use animated clipart that helps to explain my ideas.

Spel

ling

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I can identify words in my presentation that have spelling mistakes and correct them with the help of my teacher

I can spot and correct spelling mistakes but might miss one or two

I can spot and correct spelling errors in my presentation and I check for grammar errors

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I can help my teacher to run my presentation.

I may need some help to run my presentation.

I can run my presentation and can help others. I can help my teachers with special settings for my presentation.

Score




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I can assist my teacher with creating new presentations. I can also help with saving and printing my work.



I can usually manage my documents and print slides or handouts of my presentation. If I have a problem, I try solve it myself before I ask for assistance.

Too

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I can assist my teacher with creating new presentations by clicking on icons in the menu and can explain what some of them mean.



I know how to use the right click button to edit objects and to navigate through the tools, views and menus

Sim

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I can help my teacher to add, cut and move slides around in my presentation.



I can cut, paste, copy and move/reorder slides in my presentations to make my ideas more clear.

Han

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Text

I can help my teacher type text into text boxes on slides using the letter, number, space bar and enter keys



I can add bullets and animate text to make my ideas more clear to my audience

Illu

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I can help my teacher with placing pictures or clipart in my presentations.



I can edit and re-colour clipart, shapes and photos. I can place them on the slides to make my ideas clear and the presentation attractive. I may need some help with adding graphs to my presentation.

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choose colours to use on my slides and to move pictures and text around.

I may need some help to choose colours for backgrounds, text and objects to use on my slides and to move pictures and text around.


I can use design skills or select a template to make my presentation easy to view, suitable for the audience and purpose.

An

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I can help my teacher to locate and use animated clipart that helps to explain my ideas.

I may need some help to locate and use animated clipart that helps to explain my ideas.


I can add sounds, timing to slide transitions to complement the message of the presentation.

Mu

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I can help my teacher to add clip art sound and video to my presentation

I can locate and insert clip art sound and video to my presentation

Spel

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I can identify words in my presentation that have spelling mistakes and correct them with the help of my teacher.

I can spot and correct spelling mistakes but might miss one or two.

I can spot and correct spelling errors in my presentation and I check for grammar errors.

I can spot and correct spelling errors in my presentation and check for grammar errors.

Ru

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pre

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I can help my teacher to run my presentation.


I can run my presentation and can help others. I can help my teachers with special settings for my presentation

I can run my presentation by myself. I can share my ideas without reading from the screen. I sometimes get nervous when asked questions.

Score




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I can manage my documents and print slides or handouts of my presentation. If I have a problem, I can usually solve it myself. I can assist others with their presentations.

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I know my way around the menus and can edit slides and the objects on them. I can help others locate the tools and features they need.

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I can layout my text, animate it and change its appearance to make the meaning more clear and to suit my audience

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I can use all types of illustrations to make the ideas in my presentation clear and use graphs to display data.

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choose colours for backgrounds, text and objects to use on my slides and to move pictures and text around.



I can redesign a presentation to suit a different audience and can help others make their presentations look better.

An

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I may need some help to locate and use animated clipart or that helps to explain my ideas.


I can add sounds, timing to transitions to complement the message of the presentations.

I can add custom animation to pictures and text to add meaning and emphasis.

Mu

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ia I can help my teacher to

add clip art sound and video to my presentation


I can locate and insert

sound or video from other

sources to add meaning to

my presentation.

Spel

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I can spot and correct spelling mistakes but might miss one or two



I can spot and correct

spelling errors in my

presentation and check for

grammar errors.

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I can run my presentation by myself. I can share my ideas and answer questions with confidence.

Score




Gen

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I can open, save, and print my presentations but might need help with printing slides or handouts, folders and saving my presentation to new locations



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I know my way around the menus and can edit slides and the objects on them. I can help others locate the tools and features they need.

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Text

I can create text boxes and alter the font style, colour and size.

I can add bullets and animate text to make my ideas more clear to my audience.

I can layout my text, animate it and change its appearance to make the meaning more clear and to suit my audience.

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that make the information in my presentation easy to understand.



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I can add sounds, timing to transitions to complement the message of the presentations.

I can add custom animation to pictures and text to add meaning and emphasis.

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add clip art sound and video to my presentation




sources to add meaning to

my presentation.

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presentation and check for

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I know how to use the right click button and to navigate through the tools, views and menus

I know my way around the menus and to edit slides and the objects on them. I can help others locate the tools and features they need.

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I can layout my text, animate it and change its appearance to make the meaning more clear and to suit my audience

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An

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I can add sounds, timing to transitions in my presentations

I can add custom animation to pictures and text to add meaning and emphasis

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art sound and video to my presentation



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P4 Desktop Publishing Rubric


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I can create, open, save, and print my publications but might need help with printing double sided or folded projects and saving them to new locations.

I can usually manage my presentations and printing them . If I have a problem, I try solve it myself before I ask for assistance.

I can manage my publications and print them. If I have a problem, I can usually solve it myself. I can assist others managing their publications.

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I explore menus to locate tools and features needed to edit my publication. I can insert, delete and move pages or panels in my publications.

I can navigate the menus well and I know how to use the right click button to edit objects. I can insert, delete and move pages or panels in my publications to make my ideas/message clearer.

I know my way around the menus and can easily navigate the pages of my publications. I can help others locate the tools and features they need.

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I can create text boxes and alter the font style, colour and size. I do not use more than 2 types of font in my publications.

I can use underlining, alignment, bullets and numbering to make my ideas more clear; I use text style and effects to make my publication more suitable for its purpose.

I can use colour and shape of text and text boxes to enhance my publication. I can suggest ways to improve a publication by editing the text.

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I can locate and insert/delete illustrations (pictures, borders, shapes) and am careful not to get the text and pictures mixed up. I can place illustrations to make my publication attractive.

I can crop and re-colour clipart, edit shapes and photos. I can use text wrapping to ensure the text and illustrations are not mixed up.

I can insert and edit a variety of illustrations including tables and graphs, suitable for different types of publications. I can create captions for my pictures.

Layo

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I know how and when to select different types of templates such as certificates, brochures newsletters. I can position text and illustrations to suit my publication’s purpose.

I can select template for my publications well. I can change a template to better suit my publication.

I can use design skills (position, balance, white space, etc.) to redesign and improve the appearance of a publication and to communicate my ideas better.

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presentation and check

for grammar errors.

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Gen

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I can create, open, save, and print my publications but might need help with printing double sided or folded projects and saving them to new locations.



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I explore menus to locate tools and features needed to edit my publication. I can insert, delete and move pages or panels in my publications.



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I can create text boxes and alter the font style, colour and size. I do not use more than 2 types of font in my publications.



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I can locate and insert/delete illustrations (pictures, borders, shapes) and am careful not to get the text and pictures mixed up. I can place illustrations to make my publication attractive.



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I know how and when to select different types of templates such as certificates, brochures newsletters. I can position text and illustrations to suit my publication’s purpose.



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for grammar errors.

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P4 Spreadsheet Rubric


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I can open but occasionally need help saving my spreadsheet file to new locations. I can help my teacher print work I create with a spreadsheet.

I can open and save my spreadsheet file. I can help my teacher print work I create with a spreadsheet.

I can manage my work with spreadsheets and can set the print area to print them. If I have a problem, I can usually solve it myself. I can assist others with managing their work.

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With a little help, I can use spreadsheet terms and use addresses to find my way around a spreadsheet. I sometimes need help with the menus to locate the features I need.

I can use spreadsheet terms and use addresses to find my way around a spreadsheet. I can explore the menus to locate the features I need.

I can explain spreadsheet terms. I can explore the menus to locate the features I need and can help others.

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I can type words (labels) and numbers (values) to form a simple table in a spreadsheet template.

I can create simple tables by typing in labels and values. I know the keys for mathematical operations multiplication and division *=X; /=÷; I can use fill across and fill down to save time.

I can create my own tables and bar graphs or pie charts to display data. I can create spreadsheets to perform basic mathematical calculations.

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I can help my teacher to create graphs

I sometimes need help to create bar graphs or pie charts.

I can create bar graphs and pie charts sometimes help others with their graphs and charts.

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I can add illustrations to my spreadsheets.

I can add illustrations that add meaning to the data in my spreadsheets and charts.

I use text effects, illustrations and colour to add meaning to the data in my spreadsheets and charts.

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I may need some help to enter data correctly and accurately into my spreadsheet and I try to locate and correct spelling errors.

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Ideas for Using Applications with Core Subjects

Word Processing

ELA

use for independent and guided writing across a variety of genre using photographs and pictures to convey ideas; use appropriate conventions of print, font, text size and colour spelling and grammar to convey meaning; use the features of the word processor to enhance the writing process such as editing, spell check

Math

use word processing features to communicate using mathematical language; use for writing word problems or explanations to problems; writing self assessments and communicating about a topic, concept or problem solving,

Science

use to produce journals, poems, stories, reports, letters, constructed answers incorporating scientific language and graphics; use to create documents relating to scientific observations, experimentation, comparisons, exploration and collection of evidence; use to create tables for classification, log and tally sheet and other tools for investigations

Social Studies

use to produce journals, poems, stories, reports, letters, plays and constructed answers related to historical content/events

Desktop Publishing

ELA

use layout features to incorporate text, graphics, photographs and pictures to convey ideas; create books; calendars; photo essays; graphic interpretations; greeting cards, posters, newsletters, exploring different styles and formats of print materials

Math

use to create a variety of documents using layouts, formatting, graphics and shapes to communicate mathematical concepts, to teach processes and to demonstrate problem solving strategies

Science

use to create pamphlets and books detailing investigations; posters, fliers, multi fold projects; use graphics, photographs, text and layout to document investigations and to organize results and communicate findings

Social Studies

use a variety of layouts to document events and outcomes, create timelines and present research


Presentations

ELA

use to promote listening and speaking skills with audio/visual presentations; use for retelling accompanied by on-screen presentation including dramatization and oral reports; use presentations to support responding to questions and adapting presentations/content for different audiences

Science

use to create presentations designed to teach others about the process and outcomes of science investigations, present information gathered from research using text, graphics, animation and hyperlinks

Social Studies

use to create presentations designed to teach others about the process and information gathered from research and to create an online presentation illustrating a historical event including original art, text and graphics to illustrate the main points

Spreadsheets

ELA

use to create simple graphs and to organize information gathered from original or other texts

Math

Enter data into a table and create simple graphs; enter data to perform simple calculations; use the graphs with other applications to communicate math concepts; explore a variety of graph types using data students collect and enter into a table on a spreadsheet

Science

collect and chart data from science experiments; generate graphs and create questions that the graph may answer

Social Studies

use survey data to create graphs; use graphs to compare data collected over time


Word Processing Supports Developing Writers

Advanced Organizer with Cues: Create a

template using the characteristics of the

style of writing to create cues for students

to recognize and include all of these

elements.

Brainstorming and Planning Tools:

MS Word’s Smart Charts facilitate

group or independent exploration

of themes or topics for

informational writing.

Fictional writing can be enhanced with

the features of text and

pictures/graphics motivating even

reluctant writers. Editing features alert

students to spelling errors and

alternative words.

Desktop Publishing Ideas for All Areas

Use brochure and poster layouts to

quickly create book reports that

identify and discuss the

characteristics of a particular style

of writing as students explore

MS Publisher also has templates that

create booklets for students of all ages to

publish their work. They can recognize

Students incorporate note taking and

research with the flexible layouts of

newsletter templates. Use this format for

fiction and non-fiction genres.

similarities and differences

amongst genre. Posters are also a

good layout for persuasive writing.

themselves as authors and share their

work to get feedback from peers,

teachers and family.


Multimedia Presentations Can Support Writing

Advanced Organizer with Questions:

Create a template for research reports

containing the KWWL questions.

Students can practice note taking, and

summarizing. Add pictures/graphics to

create an onscreen presentation or

complete as an informational writing

assignment.

As a planning tool, this template

helps students sequence the

events on a story. Students can

add graphics to describe scenes

and then use those graphics to

generate illustrative language.

Photographs, video and animation

can transform a traditional piece of

writing into digital storytelling.

Presentation tools have the advantage of

printed or on-screen projects: as

backdrops for plays or aids to oral

presentations that students produce and

judge cooperatively. This stage can be

dressed up with clip art props for class

performances that bring the play genre to

life.

Spreadsheet Ideas for Social Studies, Health and Science

Create a budget spreadsheet that

calculates the how money earned for a

variety of tasks contributes to the cost of

a bike. Students can explore the various

ways the target price can be reached

and the mathematical operations in

place to make the spreadsheet work.

Students can use this spreadsheet

to organize data found on food

labels. By comparing the

nutritional value of a number of

food types, they can identify the

relationship between the

composition of foods and their

caloric value.

Chart weather data in a table and then

display the data graphically. Students can

explore the reasons for the weather

pattern they see emerging in the graph as

time goes on. Using pictures and colour

enhances the display.


Resources:

Word Processing Lesson Plan Ideas

http://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/archives/lang.shtml More lesson ideas than you can

use. Many subject areas and topics.

http://www.sabrinasterling.com/index.html Learn to use a word processor. Not the latest version

of Word but useful for some features

http://oakdome.com/k5/ You do not have to download these lessons covering a number of

applications. Just review them in the preview window to get ideas to create your own templates.

Desktop Publishing Resources

http://ethemes.missouri.edu/themes/692 Learn to use MS Publisher with these videos.

PowerPoint Resources and Lesson Ideas

http://www.pppst.com/index.html Lots of examples that you can use for inspiration.

http://www.actden.com/pp/ Learn to use PowerPoint

http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/msoffice/10-things-you-can-do-to-give-your-powerpoint-

presentations-a-heartbeat/197 Make your PowerPoint presentations interesting with these ideas.

Spreadsheet Resources

http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/excel/excel-skills-builderlearn-how-to-create-spreadsheets-and-

workbooks-use-formulas-and-perform-data-analysis-

FX102592909.aspx?WT%2Emc%5Fid=Hero%5Fenus%5FRM%2DExcelSillsBuilder%5FExcelPageHero

Videos for learning to use Excel 2010.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8L1OVkw2ZQ8 One of seven video tutorials from MS Excel for

Beginners.

http://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/archives/lang.shtml

http://www.sabrinasterling.com/index.html

http://oakdome.com/k5/

http://ethemes.missouri.edu/themes/692

http://www.pppst.com/index.html

http://www.actden.com/pp/

http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/msoffice/10-things-you-can-do-to-give-your-powerpoint-presentations-a-heartbeat/197

http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/msoffice/10-things-you-can-do-to-give-your-powerpoint-presentations-a-heartbeat/197

http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/excel/excel-skills-builderlearn-how-to-create-spreadsheets-and-workbooks-use-formulas-and-perform-data-analysis-FX102592909.aspx?WT%2Emc%5Fid=Hero%5Fenus%5FRM%2DExcelSillsBuilder%5FExcelPageHero



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8L1OVkw2ZQ8


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