Cruising for Skills on MS Excel - Pt 1 for Middle School (2 Week)
Learn Microsoft Excel (spreadsheet) skills needed for middle school in 4 easy to understand lessons.
Ms. Ryan, M.S.
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(62)
What's included
4 live meetings
3 hrs 20 mins in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. Learner will complete worksheets not finished in class.Assessment
Successful completion of projects.Class Experience
CLASS DESCRIPTION This hands-on, four-part lesson introduces the learner to Microsoft Excel. This class will present the excel screen, excel terminology, rows, columns, sheet tabs, formatting cells and cell ranges, simple formulas, converting cells to formulas, simple functions, the fill handle, merge and center and more. This is the first segment of the Excel portion of the technology applications class that I taught in middle school for 20 years. I wrote the curriculum based on skill requirements set by the state of Texas. The Excel portion is divided into two basic parts. Week 1 – Excel screen, terminology, rows, columns, sheet tabs, active cell Week 2 – Formatting cells, cell ranges (contiguous and non-contiguous Week 3 – Simple formulas, convert to formula, cell styles, sort, format numbers Week 4 – Simple functions, fill handle, merge and center, wrap text, text orientation Prerequisite: None Computer with video, sound and document saving capability, newer version of Microsoft Excel (2019 or Office 365) preferred.
Learning Goals
The learner will gain a working knowledge of Microsoft Excel program so they can use it to perform tasks.
Other Details
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined August, 2020
5.0
62reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
• 20 years teaching middle through high school (dual credit)
• 17+ years teaching at college level
• Master of Science in Computer Education and Cognitive Systems
• Microsoft Office Specialist in Word, Excel and PowerPoint
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Live Group Class
$75
for 4 classes2x per week, 2 weeks
50 min
Completed by 13 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-13
3-8 learners per class
