Benchmark Series: Microsoft 365 Access

About the Courseware

Copyright: 2027

Author: Audrey Roggenkamp & Jan Davidson
Contributions by: Nita Rutkosky & Ian Rutkosky

The Benchmark Series is designed for students who want to learn how to use Microsoft’s popular suite to enhance their productivity at school, work, and home. Throughout this courseware, students are expected to develop and execute strategies for solving information processing and management problems using Microsoft’s premier applications.

Level 1 develops students' skills in planning, creating, and managing database tables and using Access database features in a variety of scenarios.

Level 2 develops students' proficiency in using advanced tables, relationships, queries, and forms; creating and using custom forms and reports; and using Access tools to effectively manage and integrate data. 

Level 1

Unit 1: Creating Tables and Queries
Chapter 1: Managing and Creating Access Tables
Chapter 2: Creating Relationships between Tables
Chapter 3: Performing Queries
Chapter 4: Creating and Modifying Tables in Design View

Unit 2: Creating Forms and Reports
Chapter 5: Creating Forms
Chapter 6: Creating Reports and Mailing Labels
Chapter 7: Modifying, Filtering, and Viewing Data
Chapter 8: Exporting and Importing Data

 

Level 2

Unit 1: Advanced Tables, Relationships, Queries, and Forms
Chapter 1: Designing the Structure of Tables
Chapter 2: Building Relationships and Lookup Fields
Chapter 3: Advanced Query Techniques
Chapter 4: Creating and Using Custom Forms

Unit 2: Advanced Reports, Access Tools, and Customizing Access
Chapter 5: Creating and Using Custom Reports
Chapter 6: Using Access Tools and Managing Objects
Chapter 7: Automating, Customizing, and Securing Access
Chapter 8: Integrating Access Data

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Key Features

  • New imagery to match the latest Microsoft Office and Windows 11 updates
  • Updated Microsoft office projects, exercises and skills in the VDI
  • Added Mac-focused nomenclature throughout activities and instruction
Cirrus 2.0 - Paradigm's Learning Management System

A Platform that Delivers

Powered by Cirrus 2.0, the Benchmark Series:

  • Integrates seamlessly with your institution's learning management system.
  • Works on PCs, Macs, and Chromebooks.
  • Offers Instructor Resources and ongoing support.
  • Provides students with immediate feedback.
  • Includes streamlined activities and simulations.
  • And more!
Instructor resources provided by Paradigm

Instructor Resources for the Benchmark Series

  • Planning resources, such as syllabus suggestions, course performance objectives, skills lists, and student completion time estimates
  • Delivery resources, such as teaching tips, suggestions for using Cirrus demonstration elements in the classroom, and discussion questions
  • Assessment resources, including live and annotated PDF model answers for section work and review and assessment activities, rubrics for evaluating student work, Knowledge Check completion exercises, section-based concept exam item banks, and new Capstone Projects that allow students to demonstrate their creativity and skills mastery
A quote from Dennis Sigur, Assistant Professor of Computer Science at Dillard University

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"The Marquee and Benchmark Series offers a comprehensive suite of applications that cater to a wide range of computer skills. Students gain proficiency in essential areas like database management, word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation software. The software's intuitive interface makes it easy for students to grasp complex concepts quickly, allowing them to focus on mastering the material rather than struggling with cumbersome software. We value the content, the service we’re provided by our account representatives, and technical support being there to support our students when required."

Dennis Sigur, Assistant Professor of Computer Science
Dillard University