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K–12 Standards

Foundations of Business Communication and Technologies

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Knowledge and skills.FDNBUSI

  • 1

    The student coordinates information management and business management to aid in business planning. The student is expected to:  FDNBUSI.1

    1. A

      explain the strategic role of information systems and information communication technology within an organization;  FDNBUSI.1A

    2. B

      determine risks and rewards of developing a strategic role for information systems and information communication technology; and  FDNBUSI.1B

    3. C

      integrate information systems planning with business planning.  FDNBUSI.1C

  • 2

    The student enhances usability of systems operations to support business strategies and operations. The student is expected to:  FDNBUSI.2

    1. A

      identify the management information requirements and business needs of an organization; and  FDNBUSI.2A

    2. B

      explain issues involved in designing and developing systems for different environments.  FDNBUSI.2B

  • 3

    The student analyzes available software packages for use in business settings. The student is expected to:  FDNBUSI.3

    1. A

      determine equipment and supplies needed;  FDNBUSI.3A

    2. B

      establish equipment and supplies maintenance systems;  FDNBUSI.3B

    3. C

      schedule equipment maintenance;  FDNBUSI.3C

    4. D

      use equipment and supplies maintenance procedures; and  FDNBUSI.3D

    5. E

      use critical-thinking skills to troubleshoot equipment and software issues.  FDNBUSI.3E

  • 4

    The student uses the computer's operating system to execute work responsibilities. The student is expected to:  FDNBUSI.4

    1. A

      move files in the computer operating system;  FDNBUSI.4A

    2. B

      create directories; and  FDNBUSI.4B

    3. C

      save files in various formats such as plain text, PDF, rich text format, and older versions of word-processing software.  FDNBUSI.4C

  • 5

    The student applies word-processing technology. The student is expected to:  FDNBUSI.5

    1. A

      identify customary styles of business documents;  FDNBUSI.5A

    2. B

      improve touch-system skills using the keyboard and keypad to input data;  FDNBUSI.5B

    3. C

      use hardware and software needed to produce documents to address different computer applications;  FDNBUSI.5C

    4. D

      demonstrate writing techniques by generating ideas and gathering information relevant to the topic and purpose while maintaining accurate records of outside sources;  FDNBUSI.5D

    5. E

      produce business documents, including business letters, resumes, research papers, and newsletters;  FDNBUSI.5E

    6. F

      edit a variety of written documents;  FDNBUSI.5F

    7. G

      insert and edit objects such as tables, graphics, hyperlinks, headers, and footers into a document;  FDNBUSI.5G

    8. H

      prepare and distribute personalized correspondence using mail merge; and  FDNBUSI.5H

    9. I

      use online word-processing technologies to create, edit, and share documents.  FDNBUSI.5I

  • 6

    The student identifies database software to create databases that facilitate business decision making. The student is expected to:  FDNBUSI.6

    1. A

      explain the principles of data analysis;  FDNBUSI.6A

    2. B

      explain the nature of tools that can be used to access information in the database system;  FDNBUSI.6B

    3. C

      choose appropriate software;  FDNBUSI.6C

    4. D

      define fields and type of data;  FDNBUSI.6D

    5. E

      create database structure;  FDNBUSI.6E

    6. F

      define relationships of tables;  FDNBUSI.6F

    7. G

      analyze company data requirements; and  FDNBUSI.6G

    8. H

      design a database to meet business requirements.  FDNBUSI.6H

  • 7

    The student applies data entry techniques to enter information in databases. The student is expected to:  FDNBUSI.7

    1. A

      access information in the database system;  FDNBUSI.7A

    2. B

      build data in a data warehouse;  FDNBUSI.7B

    3. C

      enter and edit data into database tables and database forms for easy data entry; and  FDNBUSI.7C

    4. D

      import and export databases.  FDNBUSI.7D

  • 8

    The student uses commands to retrieve data and create reports from databases. The student is expected to:  FDNBUSI.8

    1. A

      retrieve data from tables and queries;  FDNBUSI.8A

    2. B

      formulate queries; and  FDNBUSI.8B

    3. C

      create and print reports.  FDNBUSI.8C

  • 9

    The student applies data mining methods to acquire pertinent information for business decision making. The student is expected to:  FDNBUSI.9

    1. A

      discuss the nature of data mining;  FDNBUSI.9A

    2. B

      describe data mining tools;  FDNBUSI.9B

    3. C

      demonstrate basic data mining techniques; and  FDNBUSI.9C

    4. D

      interpret data mining findings.  FDNBUSI.9D

  • 10

    The student applies spreadsheet technology. The student is expected to:  FDNBUSI.10

    1. A

      perform mathematical processes, including percentages and decimals, order of operations principle, estimation, and prediction of patterns of data;  FDNBUSI.10A

    2. B

      formulate and produce solutions to a variety of business problems such as budgets, payroll, inventory, invoices, balance sheets, profit-loss statements, and conversion of foreign currencies;  FDNBUSI.10B

    3. C

      create charts, graphs, and infographics using spreadsheet data; and  FDNBUSI.10C

    4. D

      use online spreadsheet technologies to create, edit, and share documents.  FDNBUSI.10D

  • 11

    The student applies presentation management technology. The student is expected to:  FDNBUSI.11

    1. A

      identify the guidelines for using graphics, fonts, and special effects in presentations;  FDNBUSI.11A

    2. B

      analyze the effectiveness of multimedia presentations;  FDNBUSI.11B

    3. C

      determine the appropriate technology to create and deliver an effective presentation;  FDNBUSI.11C

    4. D

      save documents in various formats such as template, video, and PDF to share or transport electronically;  FDNBUSI.11D

    5. E

      deliver an effective presentation; and  FDNBUSI.11E

    6. F

      use online presentation management technologies to create, edit, transport, and share documents.  FDNBUSI.11F

  • 12

    The student applies desktop publishing technology. The student is expected to:  FDNBUSI.12

    1. A

      identify technologies available for desktop publishing;  FDNBUSI.12A

    2. B

      identify customary standards and styles of desktop publishing; and  FDNBUSI.12B

    3. C

      create desktop publications importing text and graphics.  FDNBUSI.12C

  • 13

    The student uses a variety of software applications. The student is expected to integrate multiple learned software applications to efficiently accomplish workplace tasks.FDNBUSI.13

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What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, and Grade 12
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