Computer/Technology Skills Resources

Catawba's On-line Practice
http://www.catawba.k12.nc.us/pages/sites/edwebsites/computerskills/onlineactivities.htm

Review questions document #1 with answer key:
http://www.catawba.k12.nc.us/pages/sites/edwebsites/computerskills/worksheets/ComputerSkillsReviewQuestions.doc

Review questions document #2 with answer key:
http://www.catawba.k12.nc.us/pages/sites/edwebsites/computerskills/worksheets/ComputerSkillsReview2.doc
http://www.catawba.k12.nc.us/pages/sites/edwebsites/computerskills/newtest.htm

Outstanding practice through the hard work and cooperation of Julia Cline - Computer Teacher at Liberty Middle School (Burke County Schools)
and Randy Tipton - Technology Specialist at Crest Middle School (Cleveland County Schools)
http://www.quia.com/pages/comppracticetests.html
http://www.crews.org/curriculum/ex/compsci/articles/ethics.htm

Computer Skills Practice Testing Info - Other Great Resources
http://www.ncwiseowl.org/kscope/techknowpark/Kiosk/index.html#

Check out the vocabulary -
http://its.guilford.k12.nc.us/resource/techinstruct/index.htm
http://its.guilford.k12.nc.us/act/technology_lessons.htm


Thanks to Mrs. Walter's at West Millbrook Middle School for the following links and information:
http://wmms.net/walters/student/computer_skills_vocabulary.htm
http://wmms.net/walters/student/cst_study_guide.pdf
http://wmms.net/students/cst/13_pg_cst_study_guide.pdf

Performance Activities on Test will Include the Following Skills:
 

----------- Ability to change existing format
...................Double space to single space, or single space to double space
...................Boldface, italicize, or underline specific text.
...................Change the alignment of text using appropriate icon or command - left align, right align, center text, or fully justified.

----------- Proofread/edit
...................Delete text, move text, copy and paste, cut and paste, and insert text.
...................Use spell check command and make appropriate decision

----------- Manipulate data to answer “what if”/”what is” questions
----------- Write standard formulas using operators (+. -. /, *).
----------- Use functions (shortcut formulas) such as autosum, sum, average, maximum, and minimum.
----------- Label and input data in a new column
----------- Evaluate the existing spreadsheet for the MOST appropriate chart;
----------- Create simple charts based on specific instructions of information to be charted. (Choose appropriate chart based on information needed. ----------- Students extensively filter and sort a large database.
----------- Students must be able to identify which function is appropriate based on the wording of the question.
----------- Students must be able to create double and triple filters and sorts.
----------- Students must be able to add a new field and add data to that field, and edit information and field types in existing fields. ----------- Properly format an e-mail document
----------- Attach a file to an e-mail document ----------- Cut, copy, and paste
----------- Maximize and minimize windows
----------- Undo the last action
----------- Open additional windows
----------- Work between two or more windows
Computer Skills Practice Testing Info Vocabulary Quizzes:
Take Quiz 1 - Quiz 7 -
http://www.watauga.k12.nc.us/br/Quiz_Computer_Vocabulary.htm

NC Department of Public Instruction Computer Skills Practice:
http://www.ncpublicschools.org/accountability/testing/computerskills/