Introduction to Electronic… · JHS1 Computing

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B7.2.3.1.2 - Explore features of MS-Excel interface

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Identify and name at least five major features of the MS-Excel interface, including the ribbon, worksheet tabs, formula bar, name box, and cell grid.
Locate the different parts of the Excel window when shown a labelled diagram or a live display.
Demonstrate how to insert a row or column and select a cell, row, column, or an entire worksheet.
Perform the operations of deleting and moving data within a worksheet using a sample data set.
Explain the purpose of each major interface feature in their own words.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Productivity Software (Strand 2)
Sub-strand: Introduction to Electronic Spreadsheet (2.3)
Content standard: B7.2.3.1 - Demonstrate how to use the Spreadsheet (Editing Worksheets)
Indicator: B7.2.3.1.2 - Explore features of MS-Excel interface
Suggested placement: Term 2, Week 8 (Week 20 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. 13
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

1. Show projected examples of MS-Excel interface with the aid of a projector or pictures.
2. Explore operations of inserting, selecting, deleting and moving data.
3. Demonstrate how to insert, select, delete and move data using a sample data set.