General Knowledge and Skills

I can identify word processing terms, such as font, style, tab, margin, table, etc.

69

97.2

2

2.8

41

91.1

4

8.9

I know how to preview a document to identify layout or print problems.

63

88.7

8

11.3

36

80.0

9

20.0

I regularly use basic proofing tools (i.e. spell check, grammar check, etc.).

67

94.4

4

5.6

38

84.4

7

15.6

I know how to find and replace text within a document.

60

84.5

11

15.5

33

73.3

12

26.7

I can open, save, print, and delete a document.

69

97.2

2

2.8

40

88.9

5

11.1

I know how to access and use the program Help function.

61

85.9

10

14.1

35

77.8

10

22.2

I know how to navigate in a large document.

56

78.9

15

21.1

30

66.7

15

33.3

I know how to save word processing documents in other file formats (i.e. TXT, HTML, RTF, etc.).

54

76.1

17

23.9

22

48.9

23

51.1

I know how to retrieve documents with the Find File command.

58

81.7

13

18.3

30

66.7

15

33.3

Communication through Printed Media

I know how to type, select, correct, and delete text within a document.

65

91.5

6

8.5

42

93.3

3

6.7

I know how to apply and change fonts, characters, and paragraph formatting as appropriate.

64

90.1

7

9.9

39

86.7

6

13.3

I know how to copy, cut, and paste text within and between documents.

64

90.1

7

9.9

35

77.8

10

22.2

I can use styles to change the appearance of paragraphs and outlines.

58

81.7

13

18.3

33

73.3

12

26.7

I know how to format text in columns with different fonts and colors.

51

71.8

20

28.2

29

64.4

16

35.6

I know how to create tables using built-in software assistance (i.e. wizards, etc.).

45

63.4

26

36.6

16

35.6

29

64.4

I regularly use templates to create documents.

33

46.5

38

53.5

10

22.2

35

77.8

I create templates for personal and/or student use.

33

46.5

38

53.5

12

26.7

33

73.3

I regularly use word processors to create lesson plans, articles, reports, etc.

57

80.3

14

19.7

29

64.4

16

35.6

I know how to adjust tabs and margins.

60

84.5

11

15.5

35

77.8

10

22.2

I know how to change on-screen view mode and magnification.

52

73.2

19

26.8

29

64.4

16

35.6

I know how to apply borders to documents.

53

74.6

18

25.4

27

60.0

18

40.0

I know how to create numbered and bulleted lists.

60

84.5

11

15.5

28

62.2

17

37.8

I know how to add and delete page breaks, and create headers and footers.

53

74.6

18

25.4

24

53.3

21

46.7

I enhance documents by inserting graphics.

46

64.8

25

35.2

23

51.1

22

48.9

I incorporate drawing tools as appropriate.

39

54.9

32

45.1

18

40.0

27

60.0

I know how to resize and relocate graphics within a document.

45

63.4

26

36.6

21

46.7

24

53.3

Integration, Student Learning, and Classroom Management

I transcribe handwritten documents into word-processed documents.

53

75.7

17

24.3

34

75.6

11

24.4

I can create a simple word-processed document.

62

88.6

8

11.4

39

86.7

6

13.3

I regularly create enhanced word-processed documents for classroom use, (i.e. student worksheets, lesson handouts, etc.).

60

85.7

10

14.3

31

68.9

14

31.1

I regularly design lessons that utilize word processing as part of the activity.

45

64.3

25

35.7

14

31.1

31

68.9

Mean

55.2

77.8%

15.7

22.2%

29.1

64.7%

15.9

35.3%