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This detailed guide outlines the step-by-step process for preparing Kamiakin High School students for Microsoft Office certification exams. It includes exam preparation, resources for learning, and integration of curriculum materials. Key steps involve familiarizing students with the test format, utilizing online courseware, and leveraging lesson plans/projects. The guide emphasizes the importance of engaging students through practical projects and timed reviews to encourage mastery. Additionally, it addresses grading criteria and the importance of practice to ensure student success in achieving certification.
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MOS 101 Kamiakin High School
Step 1:Take the Exam • Step 2: Explore the Resources • CCI Online Microsoft Office Courseware • NC Certification Review • NC Lesson Plans & Projects • Microsoft Curriculum • E-Learning • Step 3: Identifying Curriculum Ask the essential questions? • What do we already teach? • What do we need to teach? • What curriculum do we feel is an important component to our program? • Publication vs. Application Identifying Curriculum
Used existing lesson plans and integrated new material, lessons, and projects. • Daily MOS Review Questions or Tasks • Hot Key of the Day • Formed lessons/projects to look similar to the test. • Timed projects “Get students to buy in!” Instruction Delivery
Instruction: • CCI Online Microsoft Office Courseware • NC Lesson Plans & Projects • Century 21 Computer Applications and Keyboarding 8th Edition • Century 21 Keyboarding & Information Processing 6th Edition Review: • NC Reviews • Timed Reviews • Using Telephone Etiquette and Skateboard documents • Telephone Practice Review • Quick Reference Guide Materials Utilized
Step #1: Have students register on certiport.com • Step #2: NC Timed Reviews (1-2 weeks) • Step #3: Practice logging into the test several times prior to taking the test. • Step #4: Test • Step #5: Review Again (1 day) • Step #6: Re-takes Process for Test Prep Students
Gave 1st test – was not graded. • Used 2nd test as FinalExam for 1st Semester. • If students passed the exam on the first try they worked quietly on home work. • Grading Scale at .25 value(175 pts. possible): 630-700 = A 560-629 = B 490-559 = C 420-489 = D 0-419 = F Testing Structure
Why not? Why test all students?
After IT does what they do… • Test several computers in each lab: • Can you get logged in? • Does it show the correct school/building? • Have you assigned groups? • Have students set-up their CertiPort Accounts. (30 minutes) • Index Card with student information. Name Login: Password:______________ State Student ID #: School Address: Exam Group ID: Test Set-Up
Practice, Practice, Practice logging in! • Have the instructions in multiple places so students don’t need individual help to get logged in. • Have students help if they have already passed. • If testing during finals you have more time! How do you test in a 55 minute period?
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