Skateboards, Inc. Instructor’s Guide 1


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Skateboards, Inc. Microsoft Office Simulation

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Authors Diane M. Silvia Linda M. Viveiros Editors Michael Gecawich Kathleen Hicks Monica Handy Martha McGuinness Joy Tavano Lisa Wardle Classroom Reviewers Olivia Handy Carly Paquin Copyright Copyright ©2007 Business Education Publishing, Inc. ISBN: 0-9774611-4-9 All Rights Reserved No part of this work covered by copyright hereon may be reproduced or used in any form or by any means—graphic, electronic, or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, taping, Web distribution, or information storage and retrieval systems—without the written permission of the publisher. Permissions For permission to use materials from this text, please contact us by: Tel: 888.781.6921 Fax: 401.781.7608 Web: www.bepublishing.com Business Education Publishing Box 8558 • Warwick, RI 02888 • U.S.A. Microsoft Office®, Microsoft Word®, Microsoft Excel®, Microsoft Access®, Microsoft Publisher®, and Microsoft PowerPoint® are registered trademarks of Microsoft. Any other use of other software product names used in this book are registered trademarks of their respective companies. The views and data used in this book construe no liability to the publisher. In the text and/or Skateboards, Inc. Resource CD, any views, references, statements, facts, or opinions made to or about organizations do not necessarily express those of the publisher. Any names used in this text are purely fictional and should not be confused with any real people, organizations, or businesses whose names are identical.


Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction...................................................................................................... 4 1.1 Welcome to Skateboards, Inc. Microsoft Office Simulation ..................................... 4

1.2 Who Should Use the Skateboards, Inc. Simulation? ............................................... 4

1.3 What You Will Need to Complete the Skateboards, Inc. Simulation ....................... 4

1.4 Your Role as the Instructor ...................................................................................... 5

1.5 Prerequisite Skills..................................................................................................... 5

1.6 Learning Outcomes.................................................................................................. 5

1.7 The Skills Students Will Be Using in the Skateboards, Inc. Simulation................... 6

1.8 Recommendations to the Instructor ......................................................................... 6

Chapter 2: Curriculum Guide ............................................................................................ 7 2.1 Skateboards, Inc. Curriculum Guide ........................................................................ 7

Chapter 3: Using the Skateboards, Inc. Resource CD................................................... 11 3.1 Using the Skateboards, Inc. Resource CD .............................................................. 11

3.2 Installing the Skateboards, Inc. Resource CD ......................................................... 12

3.3 Results After Installing the Skateboards, Inc. Resource CD ................................... 12

3.4 Using the Skateboards, Inc. Logo Images ............................................................... 12

3.5 Instructor Resources Available on the Skateboards, Inc. Resource CD ................. 13

3.6 Contents of the “Project Answer Keys” Folder......................................................... 13

Chapter 4: Student Progress Checklist............................................................................ 15 4.1 Using the Student Progress Checklist ..................................................................... 15

Chapter 5: Grading Rubrics and Forms ........................................................................... 18 5.1 About Grading the Skateboards, Inc. Simulation..................................................... 18

5.2 Using the Skateboards, Inc. Grading Rubric Tables................................................ 18

5.3 About the Skateboards, Inc. Grading Form ............................................................. 24

5.4 Completing the Skateboards, Inc. Grading Form..................................................... 24


Chapter 1: Introduction

1.1 Welcome to Skateboards, Inc. Microsoft Office Simulation

1.2 Who Should Use the Skateboards, Inc. Simulation?

1.3 What You Will Need to Complete the Skateboards, Inc. Simulation

1.4 Your Role as the Instructor

1.5 Prerequisite Skills

1.6 Learning Outcomes

1.7 The Skills Students Will Be Using in the Skateboards, Inc. Simulation

1.8 Recommendations to the Instructor

1.1 Welcome to Skateboards, Inc. Microsoft Office Simulation

Skateboards, Inc. is an integrated Microsoft Office Simulation that will keep your students “blading and boarding” through the entire Microsoft Office suite and loving every minute of it. In the simulation, the student will assume the role of a Microsoft Office Specialist for Skateboards, Inc., a new indoor skateboarding and rollerblading park located in the heart of Rapid City, South Dakota. Skateboards, Inc. is not just a skateboarding and rollerblading park; housed within the facility is a food court (The Skateboard Shack), big screen TVs, a Pro Shop, an Arcade, a lounge, and a disc jockey booth to keep the patrons “coming back for more.”

1.2 Who Should Use the Skateboards, Inc. Simulation?

Skateboards, Inc. is designed for students who are enrolled in a secondary-level

computer applications course that includes one or more of the Microsoft Office software applications in its curriculum. The simulation is designed to allow students to use and apply their Microsoft Office knowledge and skills in an integrated, real business setting. 1.3 What You Will Need to Complete the Skateboards, Inc. Simulation

• The Skateboards, Inc. Resource CD. You will learn more about the Skateboards, Inc. Resource CD

in Chapter 3. • Any version of Microsoft Word • Any version of Microsoft Excel • Any version of Microsoft Access • Any version of Microsoft Publisher (or an equivalent desktop publishing software such as Adobe

PageMaker, Adobe InDesign or QuarkXpress) • Any version of Microsoft PowerPoint


1.4 Your Role as the Instructor

The Skateboards, Inc. simulation is set up using a step-by-step, self-guided independent format. It is designed to be completed as an independent, self-paced project for the student, with guidance and facilitation provided by the instructor.

As the instructor, your job will be to:

• introduce the simulation to the students. • get students excited and motivated about completing the simulation. • review and discuss each part of the simulation with the students. • provide technical assistance and guidance to students as they progress through each part of

the simulation. • be a facilitator for students by offering suggestions, advice, and assistance with each project

in the simulation. • monitor student progress to ensure each is on pace to complete the simulation within the

expected timeframe. 1.5 Prerequisite Skills

The Skateboards, Inc. simulation is designed to be used as a reinforcement supplement for Microsoft Office students. It is important to note that the projects in this simulation are designed to be completed using any of the Microsoft Office software applications. The instructions in the simulation are provided in a generalized format and are not specific to any one version of the Microsoft Office suite. Prior to completing this simulation, the student should have a basic working knowledge of the following software:

• Microsoft Word • Microsoft Access • Microsoft Excel • Microsoft PowerPoint • Microsoft Publisher or an equivalent desktop publishing software

1.6 Learning Outcomes

The Skateboards, Inc. simulation has been aligned with the NBEA (National Business Education Association) and ISTE (International Standards for Technology Education) standards for Information Technology and Microsoft Office Specialist Certification skills. The list on the next page represents learning outcomes for students who complete the simulation. Please note that individual instructors may vary these learning outcomes based on several factors, including course level, student skill level, grade level, and course objectives and goals.


Students who successfully complete the Skateboards, Inc. simulation will demonstrate proficiency in:

• using basic, intermediate, and advanced features of the Microsoft Office suite. • integrating Microsoft Office software to complete a comprehensive real-world business

simulation. • understanding the purpose of business documents. • creating marketing materials for a new business opportunity. • using accounting skills to develop projected revenue and inventory reports. • organizing data and information in a clear and concise manner to produce professional

documents. • using creativity and critical-thinking skills to produce attractive, professional documents. • organizing computer files. • using presentation skills to design slide shows. • using decision-making skills. • applying technical writing skills in developing business documents.

1.7 The Skills Students Will Be Using in the Skateboards, Inc. Simulation

The following is a list of skills the students will be using throughout the simulation:

• Using creativity and design skills to produce business documents • Applying technical writing skills in developing business documents • Using accounting skills to develop projected revenue and inventory spreadsheets • Using presentation skills to design slide shows • Using decision-making skills • Organizing computer files • The ability to use and integrate Microsoft Office software to complete a comprehensive

real-world business simulation 1.8 Recommendations to the Instructor

It is recommended that the instructor:

• review the Skateboards, Inc. workbook in its entirety before administering the simulation. • have a copy of the Skateboards, Inc. workbook readily available while the students are

working on the simulation. • ensure that the Skateboards, Inc. Resource CD has been installed on all computer

workstations that will be used by students to complete the simulation.


Chapter 2: Curriculum Guide

2.1 Skateboards, Inc. Curriculum Guide

2.1 Skateboards, Inc. Curriculum Guide Please refer to Table 2-1 (Skateboards, Inc. Curriculum Guide) as a planning guide when implementing the Skateboards, Inc. simulation into your course. The table includes a list of the individual projects, project titles, new skills reinforced by project, and approximate completion times for the Skateboards, Inc. Simulation.


Table 2-1 (Free to Reproduce)

Skateboards, Inc. Curriculum Guide

Project #

Project Title New Skills Reinforced

Approx. Completion

Time (in hours)

Microsoft Word Projects

W-1 Write a Press Release Formatting a press release • Line spacing • Text formatting and alignment

.5

W-2 Create and Design Letterhead Using headers and footers • Creating a letterhead template

.5

W-3 Create and Design an Envelope Formatting a business size envelope .5

W-4 Create Price Sticker Labels Using labels • Strikethrough text style .5

W-5 Create a Business Memo Formatting a business memo • Superscript text style .75

W-6 Create a Skateboards Bullet List Formatting using bullets and numbering • Sorting text • Customizing bullets

.5

W-7 Create a Skateboard Terms and Definitions Two-Column List

Formatting text into columns 1

W-8 Create and Design an Hours of Operation Sign

Using tables • Merging cells • Shading cells • Inserting rows • Formatting cells

.5

W-9 Create and Design a Waiver and Release of Liability Form

Creating a business form • Changing row height in a table 1

W-10* Create an Employee Welcome Letter Mail Merge

Formatting a business letter • Using the mail merge feature with an Access database • Inserting merge fields

1

W-11** Create a Vendor Letter Mail Merge

Using the mail merge feature with an Excel spreadsheet 1

*Project A-1 must be completed prior to beginning this project. **Project E-1 must be completed prior to beginning this project.


Table 2-1 Continued:

Skateboards, Inc. Curriculum Guide (continued)

Project #


Approx. Completion

Time (in hours)

Microsoft Excel Projects

E-1* Create a Vendor Contact List Entering data into a spreadsheet • Formatting column width • Formatting text • Using print preview

.75

E-2 Create a Lessons Price List Selecting cells • Formatting cells as currency .5

E-3 Create a Music List Sorting data in ascending order .5

E-4 Create an Employee Average Age Spreadsheet

Using the average formula • Shading cells • Creating a custom header

.75

E-5 Create a Projected Revenue Spreadsheet

Using the division operation in a formula • Formatting cells with text wrap • Formatting cells as percentage

.75

E-6 Create a Pro Shop Equipment Inventory Report

Using the multiplication operation in a formula • Using the AutoFill feature

1

*This project must be completed prior to beginning Project W-11.

Microsoft Access Projects

A-1* Create an Employee Database Entering field names • Defining field data types • Defining field size • Entering data into a database • Using design view

.75

A-2 Create a Member Database Creating forms • Designing/customizing forms • Using queries

1

A-3 Create an Advertiser Database Creating a report • Sorting records 1



Table 2-1 Continued:

Skateboards, Inc. Curriculum Guide (continued)

Project #


Approx. Completion

Time (in hours)

Microsoft Publisher Projects (Note: These projects can also be completed using an equivalent desktop publishing software)

P-1 Create and Design a Business Card

Creating and designing a business card • Using the rectangle tool • Using the text tool • Inserting graphic images

.5

P-2 Create and Design an Employee Name Badge

Creating and designing a name badge • Using color fill • Copying and pasting objects

.5

P-3 Create and Design a Bumper Sticker

Creating and designing a bumper sticker .5

P-4 Create and Design a Grand Opening Advertisement

Creating and designing a print advertisement • Creating and designing a coupon

1.5

P-5 Create and Design a Coupon Flyer

Creating and designing a flyer 1.5

P-6 Create and Design a Booklet-Style Food Menu

Creating and designing a booklet-style menu • Inserting columns and guides

2

P-7* Create and Design a Three-Panel Brochure (Extra Credit)

Creating and designing a three-panel brochure 2

P-8* Create and Design a Boarder Birthday Pass (Extra Credit)

Creating and designing a birthday pass 1

*These projects are optional and are included as extra credit.

Microsoft PowerPoint Projects

PPT-1 Create a Grand Opening Slide Show Presentation

Applying backgrounds • Applying slide transitions • Inserting sound files • Applying continuous looping • Using custom animation • Using bullets • Printing slides in handout view • Presenting a slide show

2 - 3

PPT-2* Create a Banner Advertising Campaign Presentation (Extra Credit)

Inserting a table • Formatting tables 1.5 - 2

*This project is optional and is included as extra credit

TOTAL APPROX. COMPLETION TIME: (Note: Completion times will vary based on skill level and extra credit projects)

24 - 30


Chapter 3: Using the Skateboards, Inc. Resource CD

3.1 Using the Skateboards, Inc. Resource CD

3.2 Installing the Skateboards, Inc. Resource CD

3.3 Results After Installing the Skateboards, Inc. Resource CD

3.4 Using the Skateboards, Inc. Logo Images

3.5 Instructor Resources Available on the Skateboards, Inc. Resource CD

3.6 Contents of the “Project Answer Keys” Folder

3.1 Using the Skateboards, Inc. Resource CD

The Skateboards, Inc. simulation is designed to be used in conjunction with the Skateboards, Inc. Resource CD. The Skateboards, Inc. Resource CD must be installed on each student’s computer workstation prior to beginning the simulation.

The Skateboards, Inc. Resource CD contains the following two main folders:

Skateboards, Inc. Simulation (Install this folder on student workstations) This folder is intended for the students. It contains the necessary folders and files students will need throughout the simulation.

Skateboards, Inc. Instructor Resources (DO NOT install this folder on student workstations) This folder is intended for classroom instructors only. It contains this Instructor’s Guide and project answer key solution files.

To avoid giving students access to the “Skateboards, Inc. Instructor Resources” folder, it is recommended that the classroom instructor perform the installation of the Skateboards, Inc. Resource CD.


3.2 Installing the Skateboards, Inc. Resource CD Instructions for Installing the Skateboards, Inc. Resource CD: 1. Place the Resource CD in your computer’s CD-ROM drive. 2. Open the contents of the CD while in the CD-ROM drive. 3. Copy the folder titled “Skateboards, Inc. Simulation” from the CD

to each student’s hard drive or network drive.

Important Note: DO NOT copy the folder titled “Skateboards, Inc. Instructor Resources” folder to students’ computers. The files contained within this folder are designed to be used by the instructor only.

3.3 Results After Installing the Skateboards, Inc. Resource CD

After installing the Skateboards, Inc. Resource CD, you should notice the following folder directory structure has been set up on each computer’s hard drive or network drive:

3.4 Using the Skateboards, Inc. Logo Images

Many of the projects the students will be completing in the simulation will require them to include either the Skateboards, Inc. logo image and/or the 3-D Sky View image of the Skateboards, Inc. park in their documents. After installing the Skateboards, Inc. Resource CD, these files can be accessed in the “Logos” folder under the “Skateboards, Inc. Simulation” folder.


The Skateboards, Inc. logo and 3-D Sky View image files are hi-resolution, full color, and have been prepared in the following formats:

• EPS • Illustrator • JPEG • Photoshop • TIFF The different file formats of the logos have been placed in their respective folders

under the “Logos” folder on the Skateboards, Inc. Resource CD. For example, all JPEG formatted image files are located in the “JPEG” folder within the “Logos” folder. Prior to beginning the simulation, it is recommended that students explore the “Logos” folder to familiarize themselves with the different formats available. 3.5 Instructor Resources Available on the Skateboards, Inc. Resource CD

The Skateboards, Inc. Resource CD contains a folder titled “Skateboards, Inc. Instructor Resources.” Within this folder, you will find the following: • This Instructor’s Guide • A folder titled “Project Answer Keys”

The “Project Answer Keys” folder contains answer keys (in PDF format) to each of the projects included within the Skateboards, Inc. student workbook. See 3.6 below for more information about the contents of the “Project Answer Keys” folder.

For easy access and reference, it is recommended that you copy the folder titled “Skateboards, Inc. Instructor Resources” from the Resource CD to your computer’s hard drive or network drive. 3.6 Contents of the “Project Answer Keys” Folder

The “Project Answer Keys” folder located within the “Skateboards, Inc. Instructor Resources” folder on the Skateboards, Inc. Resource CD contains solutions to each project in the Skateboards, Inc. simulation. All of the solution files are in PDF format and can be opened and printed using Adobe Acrobat Reader. The contents of the “Project Answer Keys” folder are provided in Table 3-1.



Contents of the “Project Answer Keys” folder located on the Skateboards, Inc. Resource CD

Skateboards, Inc. Instructor Resources

Project Answer Keys Access Answer Keys Project A-1 Employee Database.pdf

Project A-2 Member Birth Dates Form.pdf Project A-2 Member Information Table.pdf Project A-2 Members from Rapid City Query.pdf Project A-3 Advertiser Information Report.pdf Project A-3 Advertiser Information Table.pdf

Excel Answer Keys Project E-1 Vendor Contact List.pdf

Project E-2 Lessons Price List.pdf Project E-3 Music List.pdf Project E-4 Employee Average Age.pdf Project E-5 Projected Revenue Spreadsheet.pdf Project E-6 Pro Shop Equipment Inventory Report.pdf

PowerPoint Answer Keys* Project PPT-1 Grand Opening Slide Show.pdf Project PPT-2 Banner Advertising Campaign.pdf Publisher Answer Keys* Project P-1 Business Card.pdf

Project P-2 Employee Name Badge.pdf Project P-3 Bumper Sticker.pdf Project P-4 Grand Opening Advertisement.pdf Project P-5 Coupon Flyer.pdf Project P-6 Booklet-Style Food Menu.pdf Project P-7 Three-Panel Brochure.pdf Project P-8 Boarder Birthday Pass.pdf

Word Answer Keys Project W-1 Press Release.pdf

Project W-2 Letterhead.pdf Project W-3 Envelope.pdf Project W-4 Price Sticker Labels.pdf Project W-5 Business Memo.pdf Project W-6 Skateboards Bullet List.pdf Project W-7 Skateboard Terms and Definitions List.pdf Project W-8 Hours of Operation Sign.pdf Project W-9 Waiver and Release of Liability Form.pdf Project W-10 Employee Welcome Letter Merged.pdf

Project W-10 Employee Welcome Letter Template.pdf Project W-11 Vendor Letter Merged.pdf

Project W-11 Vendor Letter Template.pdf

*The answer keys included for the Publisher and PowerPoint projects are sample designs only. Student work will vary.


Chapter 4: Student Progress Checklist

4.1 Using the Student Progress Checklist

4.1 Using the Student Progress Checklist

Since the Skateboards, Inc. simulation is a long-term, self-paced, independent simulation, it is recommended that the instructor use the Student Progress Checklist provided on the following page to monitor each student’s progress. It is recommended that the instructor print the Student Progress Checklist to ensure that each student stays on task and uses effective time management throughout the simulation.


Skateboards, Inc. Microsoft Office Simulation Student Progress Checklist

(Free to Reproduce)

Student Name:__________________________________ Instructions: Use the table below to monitor student progress for each project completed in the Skateboards, Inc. simulation.

Project #

Project Title

Project Completed

Microsoft Word Projects

W-1 Write a Press Release

W-2 Create and Design Letterhead

W-3 Create and Design an Envelope

W-4 Create Price Sticker Labels

W-5 Create a Business Memo

W-6 Create a Skateboards Bullet List

W-7 Create a Skateboard Terms and Definitions Two-Column List

W-8 Create and Design an Hours of Operation Sign

W-9 Create and Design a Waiver and Release of Liability Form

W-10* Create an Employee Welcome Letter Mail Merge

W-11** Create a Vendor Letter Mail Merge *Project A-1 must be completed prior to beginning this project. **Project E-1 must be completed prior to beginning this project.

Microsoft Excel Projects

E-1* Create a Vendor Contact List

E-2 Create a Lessons Price List

E-3 Create a Music List

E-4 Create an Employee Average Age Spreadsheet

E-5 Create a Projected Revenue Spreadsheet

E-6 Create a Pro Shop Equipment Inventory Report



Student Progress Checklist Continued: Microsoft Access Projects

A-1* Create an Employee Database

A-2 Create a Member Database

A-3 Create an Advertiser Database *This project must be completed prior to beginning Project W-10.

Microsoft Publisher Projects

P-1 Create and Design a Business Card

P-2 Create and Design an Employee Name Badge

P-3 Create and Design a Bumper Sticker

P-4 Create and Design a Grand Opening Advertisement

P-5 Create and Design a Coupon Flyer

P-6 Create and Design a Booklet-Style Food Menu

P-7* Create and Design a Three-Panel Brochure (Extra Credit)

P-8* Create and Design a Boarder Birthday Pass (Extra Credit) *These projects are optional and are included as extra credit.

Microsoft PowerPoint Projects

PPT-1 Create a Grand Opening Slide Show Presentation

PPT-2* Create a Banner Advertising Campaign Presentation (Extra Credit) *This project is optional and is included as extra credit.


Chapter 5: Grading Rubrics and Forms

5.1 About Grading the Skateboards, Inc. Simulation

5.2 Using the Skateboards, Inc. Grading Rubric Tables

5.3 About the Skateboards, Inc. Grading Form

5.4 Completing the Skateboards, Inc. Grading Form

5.1 About Grading the Skateboards, Inc. Simulation

Many of the projects in the simulation are designed to allow students to exercise their own creativity and document-development skills. Although there are specific guidelines and instructions the student must follow in completing the simulation, the end result of some of the projects will be unique for each student. Hence, some of the answer keys provided on the Skateboards, Inc. Resource CD will vary from the students’ documents.

The grading system included in this chapter is designed to evaluate the student’s work upon completion of each project in the Skateboards, Inc. simulation. This chapter includes a series of Skateboards, Inc. Grading Rubric Tables. For each Microsoft Office software application, there is a grading rubric table, (Table 5-1 through 5-5).

5.2 Using the Skateboards, Inc. Grading Rubric Tables

There are a total of five grading rubric tables required in order to assess and evaluate each completed project of the student’s work. Each grading rubric table is designed to evaluate the corresponding projects as indicated in each table. Each Skateboards, Inc. grading rubric provides the instructor with rubric categories and the criteria that must be achieved by the student to attain the maximum point value of sixteen points for each project completed. It is recommended that the instructor print a copy of each grading rubric table to reference while completing the Skateboards, Inc. Grading Form.

The following is a list of each grading rubric table and its corresponding software application:

• Use Table 5-1 when grading all Microsoft Word Projects • Use Table 5-2 when grading all Microsoft Excel Projects • Use Table 5-3 when grading all Microsoft Access Projects • Use Table 5-4 when grading all Microsoft Publisher Projects • Use Table 5-5 when grading all Microsoft PowerPoint Projects




Microsoft Word Grading Rubric (Use for grading all Microsoft Word Projects)

Category Possible

Points Criteria to Achieve Maximum Points

Content and Information 4

• The document includes all required information and

content. • The document contains no spelling or typographical

errors.

Format and Presentation 4

• The document is formatted correctly according to the

assigned task. • The information is presented and organized according

to the assigned task.

Word Processing Software Skills 4

• The student has demonstrated a mastery of using

word processing software in accordance with the task at hand.

• The student demonstrates a high level of skill while performing routine troubleshooting and setup tasks.

Professionalism 4

• The document is professional in content and

appearance. • Effective layout has been used throughout the

assigned task.

Total Possible Points 16




Microsoft Excel Grading Rubric (Use for grading all Microsoft Excel Projects)

Category Possible Points Criteria to Achieve Maximum Points


• The student accurately input all required information

into the spreadsheet. • The spreadsheet contains no spelling or typographical

errors.

Format 4

• The cells are formatted correctly according to the

assigned task. • Columns and rows are correctly formatted according

to the assigned task.

Spreadsheet Software Skills 4


spreadsheet software in accordance with the task at hand.

• The student has demonstrated a complete understanding of the assigned task.

Mechanics 4

• The student used appropriate formulas according to

the assigned task (if applicable). • The spreadsheet contains no mathematical or

computation errors (if applicable).





Microsoft Access Grading Rubric (Use for grading all Microsoft Access Projects)



• The student accurately input all required information

into the database. • The database contains no spelling or typographical

errors.

Format 4

• The field sizes are defined correctly according to the

assigned task. • The data types are defined correctly according to

the assigned task. • The data is formatted correctly according to the

assigned task.

Database Software Skills 4


database software in accordance with the task at hand.

• The student has demonstrated a complete understanding of the assigned task.

Mechanics 4

• The student used appropriate queries according to

the assigned task (if applicable). • The student accurately sorted records according to

the assigned task (if applicable). • The student accurately included all records in the

report according to the assigned task (if applicable).





Microsoft Publisher Grading Rubric (Use for grading all Microsoft Publisher Projects)

Note: This rubric is designed to be used with any desktop publishing software. Category Possible

Points Criteria to Achieve Maximum Points


• The document includes all required information and

content. • The document contains no spelling or typographical

errors. • There are no omissions in the document.


• The document is unique and appealing to the reader. • All page setup instructions were followed according to

the assigned task. • The information is presented and organized in a clear,

concise manner.

Desktop Publishing Skills 4

• The student has demonstrated a mastery of desktop

publishing software in accordance with the task at hand.

• The student has demonstrated a mastery of using graphic images.

• Appropriate use of font, size and style of text is used.

Professionalism 4

• The document is professional in content and


assigned task.




Skateboards, Inc. Microsoft Office Simulation Microsoft PowerPoint Grading Rubric

(Use for grading all Microsoft PowerPoint Projects)



• The presentation contains all required information on

slides. • The content is a logical progression of ideas and

supporting information. • The information is accurate and provides the audience

with a clear sense of the project’s main idea. • The text is written with no spelling or typographical

errors.


• The fonts are easy-to-read and point size varies

appropriately for headings and text. • Use of italics, bold, and bullets enhances readability. • The information is appropriate in length for the target

audience. • The layout is visually pleasing and contributes to the

overall message with appropriate headings, subheadings, and white space.

Presentation Software Skills 4

• The student has demonstrated a mastery of

presentation software in accordance with the task at hand.

• The graphics, sound and/or animation assist in presenting an overall theme and enhance understanding.

Professionalism 4

• The presentation is professional in content and


assigned task. • There is a consistent visual theme.



5.3 About the Skateboards, Inc. Grading Form

The Skateboards, Inc. Grading Form (shown in Table 5-6) is designed to be used with the corresponding Skateboards, Inc. Grading Rubric Tables (shown in Tables 5-1 through 5-5). The Skateboards, Inc. Grading Form can be used to calculate a final numerical grade for each individual part of the simulation and/or a final numerical grade for the entire simulation, including or not including the extra credit projects. A sample Skateboards, Inc. Grading Form is provided in Table 5-7. 5.4 Completing the Skateboards, Inc. Grading Form

To Calculate a Final Numerical Grade for Each Student,

Follow the Steps Given Below:

Step 1: Assign Points to Each Rubric Category for Each Project Using the appropriate Skateboards, Inc. Grading Rubric Table, assign point values to each rubric category and compute the total points earned for each project completed by the student. Transfer these totals to the column labeled “Total Points Earned Out of 16 Possible Points” on the Skateboards, Inc. Grading Form. Step 2: Calculate Each Student’s Raw Score Out of 100% Fill in the “Raw Score Out of 100%” column on the Skateboards, Inc. Grading Form for each project completed by the student. The “Raw Score Out of 100%” is computed by taking the “Total Points Earned Out of 16” for each project and dividing it by 16 then multiplying by 100. Example: If a student earned 14 out of 16 points for a project, the Raw Score Out of 100% would be computed as follows: 14/16 = .875 X 100% = 87.5 Step 3: Calculate the Total Points Earned for Each Project The “Total Points Earned” is calculated by multiplying the student’s “Raw Score Out of 100%” column by the “% Value Out of 100% This Part is Worth” column. These answers should be placed in the column labeled “Total Points Earned.” Step 4: Calculating Final Grades for Each Part of the Simulation The final grade for each part of the simulation is calculated by adding the values in the “Total Points Earned” column. Once the totals are computed, the student should have a final grade filled in for the following areas on the Skateboards, Inc. Grading Form:

Part 1: Word Final Numerical Grade Part 2: Excel Final Numerical Grade Part 3: Access Final Numerical Grade Part 4: Publisher Final Numerical Grade Part 5: PowerPoint Final Numerical Grade

Note: Separating the grades for each part of the simulation allows the instructor to issue grades if the student was not required to complete the entire simulation. For example, a student who completed Part 2: Excel and Part 4: Publisher can be issued a final grade by averaging these two parts. Step 5: Calculate the Extra Credit Points Earned If applicable, calculate the Optional Extra Credit Projects by following Steps 1-3 above. Step 6: Calculate the Final Numerical Grade To calculate the Final Numerical Grade for each student, add the final numerical grades for Parts 1-5 and divide this total by 5. Add the Total Extra Credit Points Earned (if applicable) to this number. This is the Final Numerical Grade the student has earned on the simulation.


Table 5-6 (Free to Reproduce) Skateboards, Inc. Grading Form

Student Name: Final Numerical Grade:

Project #

Project Title Total Points

Earned Out of 16 Possible Points

Raw Score Out of 100%

(Points Earned /16)

x 100

% Value Out of 100% This Part is Worth

Total Points Earned

(Raw Score x % Value)

Part 1: Word Projects

W-1 Write a Press Release /16 10% W-2 Create and Design Letterhead /16 5% W-3 Create and Design an Envelope /16 5% W-4 Create Price Sticker Labels /16 10% W-5 Create a Business Memo /16 10% W-6 Create a Skateboards Bullet List /16 5% W-7 Create a Skateboard Terms and Definitions Two-Column List /16 10% W-8 Create and Design an Hours of Operation Sign /16 5% W-9 Create and Design a Waiver and Release of Liability Form /16 10%

W-10 Create an Employee Welcome Letter Mail Merge /16 15%

W-11 Create a Vendor Letter Mail Merge /16 15%

Part 1: Word Final Numerical Grade (add values in last column) > 100%

Part 2: Excel Projects E-1 Create a Vendor Contact List /16 10%

E-2 Create a Lessons Price List /16 10%

E-3 Create a Music List /16 10%

E-4 Create an Employee Average Age Spreadsheet /16 20%

E-5 Create a Projected Revenue Spreadsheet /16 25%

E-6 Create a Pro Shop Equipment Inventory Report /16 25%

Part 2: Excel Final Numerical Grade (add values in last column) > 100%

Part 3: Access Projects A-1 Create an Employee Database /16 25% A-2 Create a Member Database /16 35% A-3 Create an Advertiser Database /16 40%

Part 3: Access Final Numerical Grade (add values in last column) > 100%

Part 4: Publisher Projects P-1 Create and Design a Business Card /16 10% P-2 Create and Design an Employee Name Badge /16 10% P-3 Create and Design a Bumper Sticker /16 15% P-4 Create and Design a Grand Opening Advertisement /16 15% P-5 Create and Design a Coupon Flyer /16 25% P-6 Create and Design a Booklet-Style Food Menu /16 25%

Part 4: Publisher Final Numerical Grade (add values in last column) > 100%

Part 5: PowerPoint Projects PPT-1 Create a Grand Opening Slide Show Presentation /16 100%

Part 5: PowerPoint Final Numerical Grade (add values in last column) > 100%

Optional Extra Credit Projects P-7 Create and Design a Three-Panel Brochure (Extra Credit) /16 5% P-8 Create and Design a Boarder Birthday Pass (Extra Credit) /16 5%

PPT-2 Create a Banner Advertising Campaign (Extra Credit) /16 5%

Total Extra Credit Points Earned (if applicable) >

FINAL NUMERICAL GRADE >Average of Final Grade Values for Word, Excel, Access, Publisher, and PowerPoint plus Extra Credit Points (if applicable)


Table 5-7 (Free to Reproduce) Skateboards, Inc. Grading Form (Sample)

Student Name: Sample Student Final Numerical Grade: 93.9

Project #

Project Title

Total Points

Earned Out of 16 Possible Points

Raw Score Out of 100%

(Points Earned /16)

x 100

% Value Out of 100% This Part is Worth

Total Points Earned

(Raw Score x % Value)

Part 1: Word Projects

W-1 Write a Press Release 15/16 94 10% 9.4 W-2 Create and Design Letterhead 16/16 100 5% 5 W-3 Create and Design an Envelope 16/16 100 5% 5 W-4 Create Price Sticker Labels 14/16 88 10% 8.8 W-5 Create a Business Memo 12/16 75 10% 7.5 W-6 Create a Skateboards Bullet List 13/16 81 5% 4 W-7 Create a Skateboard Terms and Definitions Two-Column List 13/16 81 10% 8.1 W-8 Create and Design an Hours of Operation Sign 12/16 75 5% 3.8 W-9 Create and Design a Waiver and Release of Liability Form 11/16 69 10% 6.9

W-10 Create an Employee Welcome Letter Mail Merge 13/16 81 15% 12.2 W-11 Create a Vendor Letter Mail Merge 15/16 94 15% 14.1

Part 1: Word Final Numerical Grade (add values in last column) > 100% 84.8

Part 2: Excel Projects E-1 Create a Vendor Contact List 16/16 100 10% 10 E-2 Create a Lessons Price List 15/16 94 10% 9.4 E-3 Create a Music List 14/16 88 10% 8.8 E-4 Create an Employee Average Age Spreadsheet 13/16 81 20% 16.2 E-5 Create a Projected Revenue Spreadsheet 13/16 81 25% 20.3 E-6 Create a Pro Shop Equipment Inventory Report 12/16 75 25% 18.8

Part 2: Excel Final Numerical Grade (add values in last column) > 100% 83.5

Part 3: Access Projects A-1 Create an Employee Database 13/16 81 25% 20.3 A-2 Create a Member Database 14/16 88 35% 30.8 A-3 Create an Advertiser Database 14/16 88 40% 35.2

Part 3: Access Final Numerical Grade (add values in last column) > 100% 86.3

Part 4: Publisher Projects P-1 Create and Design a Business Card 15/16 94 10% 9.4 P-2 Create and Design an Employee Name Badge 14/16 88 10% 8.8 P-3 Create and Design a Bumper Sticker 16/16 100 15% 15 P-4 Create and Design a Grand Opening Advertisement 15/16 94 15% 14.1 P-5 Create and Design a Coupon Flyer 13/16 81 25% 20.3 P-6 Create and Design a Booklet-Style Food Menu 14/16 88 25% 22

Part 4: Publisher Final Numerical Grade (add values in last column) > 100% 89.6

Part 5: PowerPoint Projects PPT-1 Create a Grand Opening Slide Show Presentation 13/16 81 100% 81

Part 5: PowerPoint Final Numerical Grade (add values in last column) > 100% 81

Optional Extra Credit Projects P-7 Create and Design a Three-Panel Brochure (Extra Credit) 15/16 94 4% 3.8 P-8 Create and Design a Boarder Birthday Pass (Extra Credit) 13/16 81 2% 1.6

PPT-2 Create a Banner Advertising Campaign (Extra Credit) 14/16 88 4% 3.5

Total Extra Credit Points Earned (if applicable) > 8.9

FINAL NUMERICAL GRADE >Average of Final Grade Values for Word, Excel, Access, Publisher, and PowerPoint plus Extra Credit Points (if applicable) 93.9

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