CIS100CIS100Test 1 ReviewTest 1 Review

The Easy StuffThe Easy Stuff

When and where is Test 1 scheduled? Check Course Syllabus - entire class session for

day sections and latter half of class for evening Meet in DA 304 (computer lab in Davidson Hall)

Let your professor know ASAP if you have an extenuating circumstance that conflicts

You will need at least an hour to complete it Bring a pen / pencil and possibly a calculator,

although latter is also on all desktop PCs

The Easy StuffThe Easy Stuff

Is there a Study Guide? Yes - this presentation! Includes overview of content, format, test-taking tips

Is there a Sample Test? No - but Sample Tests will be created for future Tests

Are there Test Review Sessions? No - but bring questions to LA session (Wed - 4pm)

Can I use Excel? No - but you will be able to use it on future Tests

CoverageCoverage

Reading and lecture material Technology in Action - Chapters 1 and 2 Exploring Office - Chapter 1

• Excel• PowerPoint• Word• Skills-Based Training, Quizzes, and Homework

Quizzes 1 and 2 (commonly-missed questions) Lab Assignment 1

Technology in Focus Chapter 1 (Extra Credit)

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Excel Basics and EssentialsExcel Basics and Essentials

Why use Excel? Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving Be sure you have a good understanding of:

Navigation (Ribbon and Tabs) Entering and editing data Working with cells, ranges, worksheets Syntax Calculations and order of operation (PEMDAS) Cell references (absolute, relative, and mixed references)

What’s new in Excel 2010?

Study TipsStudy Tips

Most of these are from students who have scored well in previous CIS100 sections

Organize all of your study material, including the textbooks, presentation slides, lecture notes, study guides, any other references

If you choose to study in a group, only study with others who are serious about the test

Don't study any later than the time that you usually check for light leaks in the eyelids

Study TipsStudy Tips

Create a study plan with specific time blocks Find a quiet and comfortable place to study,

with good lighting and few distractions Start out by studying the most important info Make sure that you understand the material,

don't just try to memorize everything Don’t wait until the last day or two to study,

but rather spread the time over a few days since you will learn more than cramming

Study ApproachStudy Approach

Alternate between Office and TiA material Be sure to complete PowerPoint Ch 1 Homework Now work on Excel Ch 1 (skills-based training) Then switch to TiA - Chapter 1 slides Next work on Word Ch 1 (skills-based training) Switch back to TiA - Chapter 2 slides Now work on PPT Ch 1 (skills-based training) Look over Quizzes and Homework assignments Review Excel Ch 1 (concepts, features, etc.) again Don’t forget to read TiF Chapter 1 (Extra Credit)

Study PrioritiesStudy Priorities

Lectures, in-class discussion, and your notes Presentation slides available in Blackboard Quizzes 1 and 2 as well as Lab 1 responses Chapter Quizzes and Homework in MyITLab Supplemental Excel materials (links, videos) Associated TiA and Office textbook readings

Material directly related to in-class coverage Information not specifically covered in class

What to Expect - MyITLabWhat to Expect - MyITLab

Format will be similar to skills-based trainingand Office Ch 1 Homework Assignments

Must use Microsoft Office 2010 to complete these applications-oriented assessments Excel - 19 steps PowerPoint - 16 steps Word - 14 steps

Each will take about 20-25 minutes to complete Must complete at least one in the computer lab

What to Expect - BlackboardWhat to Expect - Blackboard

Format will be similar to Quiz 2 - past students have found Test 1 to be easier than most

Many of the TiA and Excel questions will come from the presentations and your lecture notes

Most of the questions are likely to be multiple choice and fill-in-the-blank formats, with a few T/F and perhaps some multiple answer

Total number of questions estimated at 55-60 Must complete entire assessment in computer lab

What to Expect - BlackboardWhat to Expect - Blackboard

Expected breakdown by content: TiA Ch 1 & 2 25-30 Excel 25-30 (some multi-part) Extra Credit 5-8

Expected breakdown by question type: True/False 10-15 Multiple Choice 25-30 Multiple Answer 5-7 Fill in the Blank 10-15 (some multi-part)

Blackboard RemindersBlackboard Reminders

Open current version of any of the major browsers Access Blackboard directly - do not use Ulink Proceed to Tests folder - will be available on time Read all instructions thoroughly before you begin Find an easy question, answer it, then Save using

button at bottom to enable auto-saving answers Use Edit > Find in browser to search for terms Right click, then left click to enter any formulas You may use a non-programmable calculator Let your professor know immediately about issues

Test-Taking TipsTest-Taking Tips

Read the directions and then each question carefully to avoid careless errors

Take note of highlighted text and key words Answer the easy questions on the first pass to

build confidence, accrue points, and orient yourself to the test format and content

You may want to focus on TiA on the initial pass Skip any fill in the blank or those that are complex Avoid spending more than a few seconds on each

Test-Taking TipsTest-Taking Tips

On the second pass, answer the Excel of fill in the blank questions that seem familiar Focus on those that have higher points values Avoid spending more than a minute on any one

Be sure to leave 10 minutes for a final pass Eliminate those answers you know are either

incorrect or don’t appear to fit the question Take a best guess on any unanswered questions Be careful guessing on multiple answer format Do not leave questions unanswered (except MA)

Test-Taking TipsTest-Taking Tips

Resist the urge to leave as soon as you finish Make sure you have answered all questions Carefully examine all formulas to ensure you

did not make any mistakes with commas, parenthesis, quotation marks, equal signs

Only change your original answer to a given question if you clearly made a mistake, misread the question, or found a useful piece of information elsewhere on Test

Excel - Common IssuesExcel - Common Issues

Read problem before you attempt to solve it Differentiate cell display from actual contents Be careful with cell references - absolute,

relative, and mixed (column vs. row) Don’t forget to begin all formulas with an '=' Watch parenthesis, commas, and dollar signs Be sure you put your answer in proper format Students often leave questions unanswered -

take your “best guess” if you don’t know

Any QuestionsAny Questions