Cruising for Skills on MS Excel - Pt 1 for Middle School
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
2-4 hours per week. Practice worksheets that are not completed in class. This should take no more than 2 hours a week.Assessment
Completed assignments and projectsClass Experience
This hands-on, four-part lesson introduces the learner to Microsoft Excel. This class may meet once a week for 4 weeks or twice a week for two weeks. 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 Needed for this class: Prerequisite: None Computer with video, sound and document saving capability, newer version of Microsoft Word (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
Supply List
Needed for this class: Computer with video, sound and document saving capability, newer version of Microsoft Word (2019 or Office 365)
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 and 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
Reviews
Live Group Class
$75
for 4 classes1x per week, 4 weeks
50 min
Completed by 7 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-13
3-8 learners per class
