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About the Courseware
Copyright: 2027
Author: Audrey Roggenkamp
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 manipulating numerical data in a variety of workplace scenarios as well as designing and preparing worksheets and workbooks to meet specific needs.
Level 2 develops students' proficiency in using advanced formatting techniques as well as advanced functions and formulas; working with tables and data features; using data analysis features; and managing and integrating data in a variety of ways.
View Contents
Level 1
Unit 1: Preparing and Formatting Documents
Chapter 1: Preparing an Excel Workbook
Chapter 2: Inserting Formulas in a Worksheet
Chapter 3: Formatting a Worksheet
Chapter 4: Enhancing a Worksheet
Unit 2: Enhancing the Display of Worksheets
Chapter 5: Moving Data within and between Workbooks
Chapter 6: Maintaining Workbooks
Chapter 7: Creating Charts and Inserting Formulas
Chapter 8: Adding Visual Interest to Workbooks
Level 2
Unit 1: Advanced Formatting, Formulas, and Data Management
Chapter 1: Advanced Formatting Techniques
Chapter 2: Advanced Functions and Formulas
Chapter 3: Working with Tables and Data Features
Chapter 4: Summarizing and Consolidating Data
Unit 2: Managing and Integrating Data and the Excel Environment
Chapter 5: Generating, Exploring, and Analyzing Data Using Advanced Tools
Chapter 6: Exporting, Importing, and Transforming Data
Chapter 7: Automating Repetitive Tasks and Customizing Excel
Chapter 8: Protecting and Distributing a Workbook
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
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 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
See What Educators Are Saying
"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