CAT1 Assessment

Basic Skills Include:

• File/Folder Management
  Troubleshooting
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Outlook Email
• Internet Explorer

The CAT1 Assessment is aligned to the ISTE standards.  See our adopted Technology Guide for integrating technology into the classroom:

http://www.usd475.org/instech/iste/k12techstandards.htm

Standard 1:  Operate common technology devices

• Use mouse and keyboard
• Select and configure printer settings
• Set or adjust display properties
• Import external media

Standard 2:  Perform basic file management tasks

• Search for a file or folder by name, type, or date
• Create a folder and document
• Create and use an icon or shortcut (PC)
• Compress and store files

Standard 3:  Apply troubleshooting strategies for solving routine hardware and software problems

• Properly shut down and/or restart a computer or application that is not responding
• Check and/or allocate storage resources
• Use a utility to diagnose hard drive or other storage medium
• Download, install, or update software

Standard 4:  Use software productivity tools

• Create and format word processing documents
• Create and format spreadsheet documents
• Prepare a form letter and merge it with a mailing list
• Utilize business presentation software

Standard 5:  Use technology to communicate and collaborate through e-mail, Internet, and discussion groups

• Send an e-mail message to an existing name/address in an address book
• Add contact information to an e-mail address book
• Set automated functions within an e-mail program
• Prepare and use an e-mail distribution list (PC)

Standard 6:  Use technology to locate and collect information from a variety of sources

• Use a browser to navigate on the Internet
• Perform a search using an Internet search engine
• Subscribe to electronic newsletters, newsgroups, or journals
• Perform a search of an academic database or an online library catalog