Introduction to Electronic… · JHS1 Computing

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B7.2.3.2.2 - Demonstrate how to set up a header and a footer.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Define what a header and a footer are in an electronic spreadsheet and state two differences between them.
Identify the Header & Footer tools on the MS-Excel ribbon and navigate to the Page Setup dialog box.
Insert a preset header (such as page number) and a preset footer (such as current date) into a worksheet.
Customise a header or footer by typing their own text, such as their name or the school name, in the header or footer boxes.
Use the Page Layout view to verify that the header and footer appear correctly on the printed page.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Productivity Software (Strand 2)
Sub-strand: Introduction to Electronic Spreadsheet (2.3)
Content standard: B7.2.3.2 - Demonstrate how to format a worksheet
Indicator: B7.2.3.2.2 - Demonstrate how to set up a header and a footer.
Suggested placement: Term 2, Week 11 (Week 23 of the year)
Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.
Curriculum reference: Computing, Common Core Programme (JHS1-JHS3), 2023, p. 15
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

1. Demonstrate how to set up header and footer elements.
2. Explore the use of page numbers, current date, time and file name in setting up headers and footers.