SOUTHERN REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
BUSINESS CURRICULUM
Content Area: Business Department
Course Title: Keyboarding
Grade Level: 9-12
Unit 1 Learn Letter, Number and Symbol
Key Operation
Ten Weeks
Unit 2 Learning Microsoft Word
Ten Weeks
Date Created: April
2014
Board Approved on:
SOUTHERN REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
BUSINESS CURRICULUM
Unit Overview
Content Area: Keyboarding
Unit Title: Learn Letter, Number and Symbol Key Operation
Target Course/Grade Level: 9-12
Unit Summary
Virtually all jobs for today’s students will require some degree of computer expertise. Keyboarding skills
are a definite asset for professional as well as personal goals.
Keyboarding is a course designed to teach the touch-type method of keyboarding and beginning level
computer skills.
Students will learn to use the keyboard by touch and to develop their speed and accuracy on computers.
Students will also be taught the basic formatting skills needed to type personal and business letters,
reports, tables, resumes and use basic word art.
Primary interdisciplinary connections to common Core Standards:
Infused within the unit is connection to Language Arts and Technology
21st Century Themes including: critical thinking, problem solving, creativity, innovation,
collaboration, teamwork and leadership, cross-cultural understanding, global awareness, civic
literacy, and interpersonal communication.
Technology Connections:
Understand and use technology systems, select and use applications effectively and productively,
and exhibit digital citizenship by practicing safe, legal, and responsible use of information and
technology.
Learning Targets
Content/Technology Standards
8.1.12.A.1
Create a personal digital portfolio which reflects personal and academic
interests, achievements, and career aspirations by using a variety of digital tools and resources.
8.1.12.A.2
Produce and edit a multi-page digital document for a commercial or
professional audience and present it to peers and/or professionals in that related area for review.
8.1.12.A.3
Collaborate in online courses, learning communities, social networks or
virtual worlds to discuss a resolution to a problem or issue.
8.1.12.C.1
Develop an innovative solution to a real world problem or issue in
collaboration with peers and experts, and present ideas for feedback
through social media or in an online community.
8.1.12.D.5
Analyze the capabilities and limitations of current and emerging
technology resources and assess their potential to address personal, social,
lifelong learning, and career needs
Unit Essential Questions
Unit Enduring Understandings
Students will understand that…
 Why is technique important?
 By using the home row keys they will be
able to type with a degree of speed and
 Why must I use the home row keys?
accuracy
 Proper technique is essential to attain
maximum speed levels
Unit Objectives
Students will know…
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Unit Objectives
Students will be able to
What the home row keys are
What proper technique is
The proper fingers to use to key data
How to use the keyboarding software
How to determine their wpm speed for 1 and 3
minute timings
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Type all letter keys using the proper
fingers
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Type for 1 and 3 minute periods to
achieve an acceptable wpm speed
SOUTHERN REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
BUSINESS CURRICULUM
Evidence of Learning
Formative Assessments
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Teacher Observation
Class Participation
Progress in Keyboarding Software
Group Work
For additional ideas please refer to
http://www.state.nj.us/education/cccs/
Summative Assessments
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Passing Timings with a degree of accuracy
Proper Keystroking Technique is being used
For additional ideas please refer to
http://www.state.nj.us/education/cccs/
Modifications (ELLs, Special Education, Gifted and Talented, Basic Skills Students)
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Teacher Tutoring
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Peer Tutoring
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Cooperative Learning Groups
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Modified Assignments
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Extended Response Time
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Written work preceded by oral discussion
•
Selected student seating to minimize distractions
•
Frequent Checks for understanding
•
Close proximity and eye contact
•
Differentiated Instruction
•
Follow all IEP modifications/504 plan
Curriculum development Resources/Instructional Materials/Equipment Needed Teacher Resources:
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Computers
Computer Projector
Keyboarding Software
Student access to Microsoft Word
The ability to make handouts for students
Teacher Notes:
SOUTHERN REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
BUSINESS CURRICULUM
Unit Overview
Content Area: Keyboarding
Unit Title: Learning Microsoft Word
Target Course/Grade Level: 9-12
Unit Summary
Students will learn to create and format a document, including using the toolbar, organizing the content
and customizing WORD to personal specifications. Document preparation covers arranging paragraphs,
manipulating text and using the tools. Students also learn to insert and format pictures. Others features
learned include creating letters, tables, reports and merging documents.
Primary interdisciplinary connections to common Core Standards:
Infused within the unit is connection to Language Arts and Technology
21st Century Themes including: critical thinking, problem solving, creativity, innovation,
collaboration, teamwork and leadership, cross-cultural understanding, global awareness, civic
literacy, and interpersonal communication.
Technology Connections:
Understand and use technology systems, select and use applications effectively and productively,
and exhibit digital citizenship by practicing safe, legal, and responsible use of information and
technology.
Learning Targets
Content Standards
Technology Standards
8.1.12.A.1
Create a personal digital portfolio which reflects personal and academic
interests, achievements, and career aspirations by using a variety of digital tools and resources.
8.1.12.A.2
Produce and edit a multi-page digital document for a commercial or
professional audience and present it to peers and/or professionals in that related area for review.
8.1.12.A.3
Collaborate in online courses, learning communities, social networks or
virtual worlds to discuss a resolution to a problem or issue.
8.1.12.C.1
Develop an innovative solution to a real world problem or issue in
collaboration with peers and experts, and present ideas for feedback
through social media or in an online community.
8.1.12.D.5
Analyze the capabilities and limitations of current and emerging
technology resources and assess their potential to address personal, social,
lifelong learning, and career needs
Unit Essential Questions
 What is a margin?
 What is line spacing?
 What is justification?
 How do I cut and paste?
 What is a mail merge?
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How do I use the draw toolbar to enhance
my documents?
 How can you import and size a graphic?
 How do you rotate and duplicate an item?
 How can you group objects?
Unit Enduring Understandings
Students will understand that…
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Using basic editing tools enhance the appearance of a
WORD document.
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There are different letter styles
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The mail merge feature saves time, and is more
accurate than creating single documents to multiple
addresses
Unit Objectives
Students will know…
Unit Objectives
Students will be able to…
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The basic editing features of Microsoft
Word
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Create a document using basic editing/word
processing features
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Each document has different
formatting requirements
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Create a letter using the mail merge feature
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Format tables, letter, and reports properly
SOUTHERN REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
BUSINESS CURRICULUM
Evidence of Learning
Formative Assessments
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Skill based projects
Teacher Observation
Class Participation
Group Work
Summative Assessments
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Teacher Created Projects Which Correspond With the Unit
Students will create a letter and report
Modifications (ELLs, Special Education, Gifted and Talented, Basic Skills Students)
•
Teacher Tutoring
•
Peer Tutoring
•
Cooperative Learning Groups
•
Modified Assignments
•
Extended Response Time
•
Written work preceded by oral discussion
•
Selected student seating to minimize distractions
•
Frequent Checks for understanding
•
Close proximity and eye contact
•
Differentiated Instruction
•
Follow all IEP modifications/504 plan
Curriculum development Resources/Instructional Materials/Equipment Needed Teacher Resources:

Teacher Computer

Computer Projector

Student access to Microsoft Word

The ability to make handouts for students
Teacher Notes: