BTT1O - Microsoft Excel Research Assignment

Assessment of Learning

1) Learning Goals

• Use Google and Internet search techniques to research a topic
• Display the information coherently using Microsoft Excel
• Make informed statements about the data, supported by online research

2) Success Criteria

I will know that I am successful when:

• I research a topic of my choice and find interesting facts and figures
• I display the data in Excel in a way that highlights key points
• I summarize my findings in writing
• I include complete formatting (M.S. Excel and Works Cited List)

3) Expectations

Students will demonstrate the following expectations during the assessment:

• Productivity Software
  • use spreadsheet software to perform a variety of tasks
• Digital Literacy
  • apply effective techniques when conducting electronic research

4) Components

Each assignment will include the following components:

• A table of data (5x10)
• A line chart showing changes over time
• Two charts showing a snapshot of data at a specific time
• A paragraph summarizing the data and its significance
• A list of citations

5) Deadline

Submit in the Drop-Off Box by Wednesday March 5th

6) Supporting Documents

• Instructions
• Example Assignment
• Rubric