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Computer Applications I

I. All students will apply input methods.

• All students will demonstrate improvement in speed and accuracy of keyboarding.
• All students will identify proper ergonomic principles.

II. All students will demonstrate and apply word processing applications.

• All students will use program interface (e.g. menu items, toolbars, dialog boxes).
• All students will create documents (i.e. letters, reports, tables).
• All students will proofread and edit copy.

Computer Applications II

I. All students will demonstrate and apply spreadsheet applications.

II. All students will demonstrate and apply database applications.

III. All students will demonstrate and apply desktop publishing techniques.

Personal Finance

I. All students will differentiate between saving and investing.

• All students will exam reasons for saving and investing (time value of money).
• All students will analyze factors affecting rate of return on investments (Rule of 72, simple interest, compound interest).
• All students will compare consumer choices for saving and investing.
• All students will compare the risk, return, liquidity, manageability and tax aspects of investment alternatives.

II. All students will evaluate spending habits and how it relates to personal credit issues.

• All students will explain how limited personal financial resources affect the choices people make.
• All students will propose ways to avoid or correct credit problems.
• All students will demonstrate awareness of consumer protection and information (identity theft, phishing, scams).

III. All students will identify how money management decisions affect their daily lives.

• Compare the advantages and disadvantages of different payment methods.
• Design a financial plan for earning, spending, saving, and investing.
• Identify the opportunity costs of financial decisions.

IV. All students will distinguish how their career choice will affect their income.

• Analyze how career choice, education, skills and economic conditions affect income and goal attainment.
• Relate taxes, government transfer payments, and employee benefits to disposable income.
• Evaluate how insurance and other risk-management strategies protect against financial loss.