Homework Due October 12th 2011

Homework

Dream Room Project

Using Excel track spending on creating a dream room

Budget- $2,500 keep track of spending on a spreadsheet.

Start by making your spreadsheet and saving it as "Dream Room". You will need to have columns that include the name of the thing you are purchasing, the catalogue or website information, the color or size of your choice, as well as the cost of the object. The list of prices should be totaled at the bottom of your spreadsheet. Make sure you have a title at the top, as well as your name.
As you "buy" things from the catalogue, you'll enter them into your spreadsheet. (Don't go over your budget!)
Don't forget to save these spreadsheets as you go along!

You have two weeks to complete this assignment.

Homework Due September 28th 2011

Homework for the week

1. Excel Timeline

• Create a Excel document titled "Advanced Timeline" save in Computer folder
• Follow the directions found here to make a timeline
• Using between 8-10 dates

2. Finish Reading Log

Email both documents to me.

Extra Credit- Create a Smart Art

Have a great week!!!

Homework due September 21th 2011

Complete a Survey and compile the information on an excel document.

Note: There will be an excel quizlet coming soon.

Homework Due September 14th 2011

Homework for the week

1. Clipart Collage

• Create a Microsoft Word document titled "Clipart Collage"
• Using Word Art make your name on the page
• Using Clip Art, graphics and photos find at least 15 objects that define various things about you. i.e. animals, favorite foods, readings, sports, hobbies etc.

2. Create Either an additional Logo or Form

Use the same methods we used in class and create either a logo or form.

Email both documents to me.

Have a great week!!!

Personal Reading Improvement

PERSONAL READING IMPROVEMENT

1. The Basic Program 1. Two or three times a day, read something you enjoy for 15 to 20 minutes without stopping. See how much you can read within 30 seconds. 2. Record your reading rate and chart your progress. Recording and charting are essential if you wish to make real progress.

2. Speed – Push yourself gently as you read. If your mind wanders, get it back on track.

3. Vocabulary – Wait until you’ve finished reading to look up unfamiliar words. (If you

stop, you’ll reduce your level of comprehension.)

4. Comprehension – To improve comprehension, recite the chapter after closing the book. See how many specific details you can recall. The more you interact with your text, the more you’ll recall. Recollection and comprehension require a vigorous approach.

5. Practice – Twice a week for an hour, use speed Reader II at the Academic Skills Center. This excellent computer reading program will boost your rate, eventually resulting in skill transfer. Phone us to reserve a time slot.

6. Rate Goals – Set reading rate goals for yourself. A 10% increase in your reading rate over the previous record in a good rule of thumb.

7. Skimming & Scanning – Find an interesting newspaper column or magazine article. Rapidly read the article, sampling just the first sentence or two of each paragraph and a few key words. Jot down all the facts you can remember. Then reread the article slowly, giving yourself a point for every item you can recall.

Calculating Words Per Minute (WPM)

Example Problem

Using the information below, determine your reading speed (WPM) if you read 14 pages and 15 lines in 10 minutes from Sample Book.

Sample Book’s Characteristics

Average number of Words per Page: 237

Total number of Pages: 339

Average number of Lines per Page: 27

Total (approximate) number of Words: 80, 343

237 x 339 = 80, 343

Total (approximate) number of Words per Line: 8.8

Solution

1. Multiply the number of pages by the number of words per page:

14 x 237 = 3,318 words

2. Multiply the number of lines by the number of words per line:

15x8.8=132words

3. Add the products of steps 1 and 2:

3,318 = 132 = 3,450 words

4. Divide the total number of words by the reading time:

3, 450 / 10 = 345 WPM Your reading speed = 345 WPM

The overall VPM value is affected by round-off error. However, the previous method (above) provides a good approximation of one’s reading speed (Words Per Minute).

Academic Skills Center

California Polytechnic State University

http://sas.calpoly.edu/asc/ssl.html

used by permission

Bibliography

ASC Study Skills Library Kennedy Library 112 ~ 805-756-1256 http://sas.calpoly.edu/asc/ssl.html

Sydnor, William E. Personal Reading Improvement. California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, 1983.