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8th Grade Standards

We are currently working on the standards that are highlighted below.  Please scroll down to see notes for differentiated instruction.

Special Note:  The Business and Computer Science standards are different for each grade level.  If you have never attended this class - your focus will be on standards that you missed in 6th and 7th grade.   In addition to the standards hightlighted below, we are reviewing the basics of MS Word - a 7th grade standard.

  1. Keyboarding

MSBCS-BCSIII-1

Students will reinforce keyboarding techniques.

  1. 21st Century Skills

MSBCS-BCSIII-2

The students will demonstrate effective communication skills used to succeed in the business world.

MSBCS-BCSIII-3

The students will demonstrate the ability to problem solve.

MSBCS-BCSIII-4

The students will exhibit critical thinking.

  1. Business Foundations

MSBCS-BCSIII-5

The students will examine basics of accounting.

MSBCS-BCSIII-6

The students will examine risk management.

MSBCS-BCSIII-7

The students will examine basics of entrepreneurship.

MSBCS-BCSIII-8

The students will examine basics of networking.

MSBCS-BCSIII-9

The students will examine basics of business law.

MSBCS-BCSIII-10

The students will examine basics of marketing

  1. Exploration of 21st Century Careers—Pathways

MSBCS-BCSIII-11

The student will examine educational requirements, job responsibilities, employment trends, and opportunities within different career pathways.

(This standard addresses the student’s individual career plans.)

  1. Financial Literacy

MSBCS-BCSIII-12

The student will demonstrate an understanding of economics.

MSBCS-BCSIII-13

The student will demonstrate an understanding of personal finance.

 

Differentiated Instruction

Students will be allowed to progress through typing lessons ahead of the class.  

Students will be allowed more time to complete typing lessons.

Students will be allowed more time for writing assignments.

Students exceeding standard requirements will be allowed to complete special projects.

Students will be provided extra assistance with any software, as needed.




Veterans Memorial Middle School
Ms. Larsen's Business and Computer Science Classes
Veterans Memorial Middle School
2008 Old Guard Road
Columbus, Ga 31909