Computer Application Assessment

Rubrics
Analytic Rubrics for Teachers and Students

2012
Bermuda MOED Curriculum and Assessment

Contents

Introduction ............................................................... 3
Word Processing Rubrics ........................................ 6
Presentation Rubrics .............................................. 12
Desktop Publishing Rubrics .................................. 17
Spreadsheet Rubrics .............................................. 20
Using Applications in Core Subjects .................... 23
Application Ideas .................................................... 25
Resources ................................................................ 27

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Computer Applications Assessment Tools

Student Use of Applications
Word processors, presentation tools, databases and spreadsheets are amongst computer applications
designed to manage information, increase productivity and facilitate communication and creativity. They
are pervasive in homes, businesses and educational settings and mastery of them is considered one of the
21st centurys essential literacies.
In school settings, students can use these tools in a variety of disciplines. Teachers are challenged to find
opportunities for students to learn to use a variety of applications. In Learning Phase A, students are
learning about the applications under the guidance and assistance of the teacher. They develop a basic
understanding of what the applications can do and their unique features. In Learning Phase B, students are
developing their independent use of the applications and are increasingly putting them to use to
communicate, solve problems and display their learning. They should have a solid skill set and fluency with
applications prior to moving to Learning Phase C.
The Applications
Word Processor: MS
Works

Students can use the word processor to create, edit, proofread and print a
variety of text documents. Photos and graphics can also be added to
enhance communication. The ability for students to easily review and edit
their work facilitates the writing process.

Use word processing

for

reports
poems
stories
speeches

Desktop Publishing:
MS Publisher
KidPix

Use desk top

publishing for

letters
pamphlets
plays

The ability to manipulate the layout of printed documents characterizes

desktop publishing software. Templates help students make attractive
publications with professional looking results.

pamphlets
fliers
calendars
newsletters

Multimedia

Presentations: MS
PowerPoint

Use presentations for

Spreadsheets: MS
Excel

Use spreadsheets for

posters
invitations
certificates

Use this software to create onscreen multimedia presentations. Students can

incorporate text, graphics, animation, sound and video to teach, report,
entertain or communicate new ideas.
learning tools
oral presentations

reports
stories

Spreadsheets are tables used to store data in the form of words and values.
With spreadsheet software, students can perform calculations and display
data as charts and graphs that make it easier for them to interpret data.
calculations
tables

charts
graphs

More ideas begin on page 23.

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Assessing Student Work

As students learn to use the applications, they are using a number of skills simultaneously. For example,
when using a presentation tool, students must consider file management, layout, effects and animation all
for the same assignment. Additionally spelling, accuracy of content and alignment to genre criteria are also
key factors included in the final product. For these reasons, rubrics are indispensable tools for assessing
student work.

Using Performance Rubrics

These performance charts describe student degrees of proficiency in the use of the following computer
applications: word processor, desktop publisher, presentation tool and spreadsheet. The performance
charts range from Primary One to Primary Six with these applications:

word processing skills P1 P6

onscreen presentations skills P2 P6

desktop publishing skills P4 P6

spreadsheets skills P4 P6

Students
Written from the students perspective, the rubrics use language that students may use to describe their
ability to use these applications. The can describe their performance in terms of Needs Improvement,
Satisfactory (on grade level), Good or Very Good. Students must understand that in order to qualify for one
description, they must have qualified for those that come before it and that over the course of the project
they can always improve their grade by using the rubric as a guide.

Teachers
There is one rubric for each application. The rubrics measure the mastery of general application skills and
those particular to that application. Teachers can use these analytic rubrics to formatively assess student
performance with these applications over the development of a project. They can be used to help students
identify areas to be improved and can serve as curriculum guides to help teachers to plan the skills and
knowledge they will be covering for a particular project. Thus, the rubrics serve as tools for students and
teachers. Teachers can design their own strategies and tools to assess more completely the products
created with these applications. Depending on the design of the assignment, additional criteria can include
content knowledge, the organization of ideas, and research and planning processes. Both product and
performance determine the student score.

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The Rubrics
Each one has some generic
elements but then others suit the
features of that particular
application. Here is the Primary
One rubric for word processing
with an explanation key.

Rubric Year Level & Application

Rubric elements or assignment

criteria

Scales:
Trying to Improve = below
target
Satisfactory= on target;
Good = at least one level
above target
Very Good= at least two
levels above target

Descriptors for criteria

Final score determined by

overall rating

Over the course of the assignment, a

student can use the rubric to focus
their efforts to improve their scores.

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P1 Word Processing Rubric

Spelling and
grammar

Illustrations

Frequently performs below Satisfactory level

Handling Text

Simple Editing

Toolbar
Navigation

General file management

Trying to Improve

Satisfactory

Good

Very Good

I can help my teacher

with creating new pieces
of writing on the
computer. I can also
help with saving and
printing my work.

I can open, save and

print my writing but
sometimes need a little
help from my teacher.

I can open, save, and

print my writing but
might need help with
folders, renaming files
and saving my writing to
new locations

I can help my teacher

click on the icons in the
menu to create my
piece of writing

I can click on the text

and picture icons in the
menu to create my
piece of writing and can
explain what some of
them mean

I can explore menus to

locate and use other
features of the word
processor

I can fix mistakes in my

writing using backspace
or delete keys

I can use cut, paste, copy

to fix mistakes with a
little help from my
teacher

I can use cut, paste, copy

to edit my writing on my
own

I can type to create my

writing using the
letter/number, space bar
and enter keys

I can change the size,

colour and look of the
text in my writing

I can change the size,

colour and look of the
text to make my writing
more interesting

I can assist my teacher

with putting pictures
into my writing

I can find, insert and

resize clipart illustrations
from the clip art menu
but sometimes I need a
little help from my
teacher.

I can find, insert and

resize clipart illustrations
that make my writing
more interesting

I can identify words in

my writing that have
spelling mistakes and
correct them with the
help of my teacher.

I can spot and correct

spelling mistakes in my
writing but might miss
one or two

I can spot and correct

spelling errors in my
writing but might have
one spelling or grammar
error

Score

Score

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P2 Word Processing Rubric

Spelling and
grammar

Illustrations

Handling Text

Simple Editing

Toolbar
Navigation

General file management

Trying to Improve

Satisfactory

Good

Very Good

I can help my teacher

with creating new pieces
of writing on the
computer. I can also
help with saving and
printing my work.

I can open, save and

print my writing but
sometimes need a little
help from my teacher.

I can open, save, and

print my writing but
might need help with
folders, renaming files
and saving my writing to
new locations

I can manage my
writing files and only
occasionally need help
with saving and locating
my work

I can help my teacher

click on the icons in the
menu to create my piece
of writing.

I can click on the text

and picture icons in the
menu to create my piece
of writing and can
explain what some of
them mean.

I can explore menus to

locate and use other
features of the word
processor.

I can usually find the

writing tools I want but
sometimes need help to
find them.

I can fix mistakes in my

writing using backspace
or delete keys.

I can use cut, paste, copy

to fix mistakes with a
little help from my
teacher.

I can use editing features

such as cut, paste, copy
independently but
sometimes make one or
two errors.

I can use cut, paste,

copy to edit my writing
on my own.

I can type to create my

writing using the
letter/number, space bar
and enter keys.

I can change the size,

colour and look of the
text in my writing.

I can change the size,

colour and look of the
text to make my writing
more interesting.

I know how and when to

use font style, colour
and size to make my
ideas more clear to
readers.

I can assist my teacher

with putting pictures
into my writing.

I can find, insert and

resize clipart illustrations
from the clip art menu
but sometimes I need a
little help from my
teacher.

I can find, insert and

resize clipart illustrations
that make my writing
more interesting.

I can change the

appearance of clipart
illustrations and shapes
to add meaning to the
topic or reason for my
writing.

I can identify words in

my writing that have
spelling mistakes and
correct them with the
help of my teacher.

I can spot and correct

spelling mistakes in my
writing but might miss
one or two.

I can spot and correct

spelling errors in my
writing but might have
one spelling or grammar
error.

I can spot and correct

spelling errors in my
writing and check for
grammar errors.

Score

Score

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Spelling and
grammar

Illustrations

Handling Text

Simple Editing

Toolbar
Navigation

General file management

P3 Word Processing Rubric

Trying to Improve

Satisfactory

Good

Very Good

I can open, save and print my

writing but sometimes need
a little help from my teacher.

I can open, save, and

print my writing but
might need help with
folders, renaming files
and saving my writing
to new locations

I can manage my
writing files and only
occasionally need help
with saving and
locating my work

I can manage my
writing files and can
usually troubleshoot
before I ask for
assistance.

I can click on the text and

picture icons in the menu to
create my piece of writing
and can explain what some of
them mean.

I can explore menus

to locate and use other
features of the word
processor.

I can usually find the

writing tools I want but
sometimes need help.

I know where to look

for the writing tools
most of the time.

I can use cut, paste, copy to

fix mistakes with a little help
from my teacher

I can use editing

features such as cut,
paste, copy
independently but
sometimes make one
or two errors.

I can use cut, paste,

copy to edit my writing
on my own.

I can easily find my way

around the editing
menus and even can
use some power keys
for editing features
such as cut, paste or
copy

I can change the size, colour

and look of the text in my
writing

I can change the size,

colour and look of the
text to make my
writing more
interesting

I know how and when

to use font style,
colour and size to
make my ideas more
clear to readers.

I can use text and

bullets/numbering to
make my ideas more
clear to readers.

I can find, insert and resize

clipart illustrations from the
clip art menu but sometimes
I need a little help from my
teacher.

I can find, insert and

resize clipart
illustrations that make
my writing more
interesting

I can change the

appearance of clipart
illustrations and shapes
to add meaning to the
topic or reason for my
writing.

I can search for

pictures to suit my
writing and can change
them to add meaning
to the topic or reason
for the writing.

I can spot and correct spelling

mistakes in my writing but
might miss one or two

I can spot and correct

spelling errors in my
writing but might have
one spelling or
grammar error

I can spot and

correct spelling
errors in my writing
and check for
grammar errors

I can spot and correct

spelling errors in my
writing and check for
grammar errors

Score

Score

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Spelling and
grammar

Illustrations

Handling Text

Simple Editing

Toolbar
Navigation

General file management

P4 Word Processing Rubric

Trying to Improve

Satisfactory

Good

Very Good

I can open, save, and

print my writing but
might need help with
folders, renaming files
and saving my writing to
new locations

I can manage my writing

files and only
occasionally need help
with saving and locating
my work

I can manage my writing

files and can usually
troubleshoot before I ask
for assistance.

I can manage my writing

files and can often help
others with their
problems with
operations such as new,
open, save, print, etc.

I can explore menus to

locate and use other
features of the word
processor

I can usually find the

writing tools I want but
sometimes need help.

I know where to look for

the writing tools most of
the time.

I can find my way around

the writing tools and can
help others find what
they want.

I can use editing features

such as cut, paste, copy
independently but
sometimes make one or
two errors.

I can use cut, paste, copy

to edit my writing on my
own.

I can easily find my way

around the editing
menus and even can use
some power keys for
editing features such as
cut, paste or copy

I regularly use power

keys for highly efficient
in the use of menus and
power keys for editing
features such as cut,
paste, copy

I can change the size,

colour and look of the
text to make my writing
more interesting

I know how and when to

use font style, colour
and size to make my
ideas more clear to
readers.

I can use text and

bullets/numbering to
make my ideas more
clear to readers.

I can use text and

bullets, numbering or
tables to make my ideas
more clear to readers
and to suit the type of
writing assignment.

I can find, insert and

resize clipart illustrations
that make my writing
more interesting

I can change the

appearance of clipart
illustrations and shapes
to add meaning to the
topic or reason for the
writing.

I can search for pictures

to suit my writing and
can change them to add
meaning to the topic or
reason for the writing.

I can illustrate my
writing with Word Art,
graphics, photos,
borders and can assist
others with illustrating
their work.

I can spot and correct

spelling errors in my
writing but might have
one spelling or grammar
error

I can spot and correct

spelling errors in my
writing and check for
grammar errors

I can spot and correct

spelling errors in my
writing and check for
grammar errors

I can spot and correct

spelling errors in my
writing and check for
grammar errors

Score

Score

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Spelling and grammar

Illustrations

Trying to Improve

Satisfactory

Good

I can manage my writing

files and only
occasionally need help
with saving and locating
my work.

I can manage my writing

files and can usually
troubleshoot before I
ask for assistance.

I can manage my writing

files and can often help
others with their
problems with
operations such as new,
open, save, print, etc.

I can usually find the

writing tools I want but
sometimes need help.

I know where to look for

the writing tools most of
the time.

I can find my way around

the writing tools and can
help others find what
they want.

I can use cut, paste, copy

to edit my writing on my
own.

I can easily find my way

around the editing
menus and even can use
some power keys for
editing features such as
cut, paste or copy.

I regularly use power

keys for highly efficient
in the use of menus and
power keys for editing
features such as cut,
paste, copy.

I know how and when to

use font style, colour
and size to make my
ideas more clear to
readers.

I can use text and

bullets/numbering to
make my ideas more
clear to readers.

I can use text and

bullets, numbering or
tables to make my ideas
more clear to readers
and to suit the type of
writing assignment.

I can change the

appearance of clipart
illustrations and shapes
to add meaning to the
topic or reason for the
writing.

I can search for pictures

to suit my writing and
can change them to add
meaning to the topic or
reason for the writing.

I can illustrate my
writing with Word Art,
graphics, photos,
borders and can assist
others with illustrating
their work.

I can spot and correct

spelling errors in my
writing and check for
grammar errors.

I can spot and correct

spelling errors in my
writing and check for
grammar errors.

I can spot and correct

spelling errors in my
writing and check for
grammar errors.

Very Good

Score

Frequently performs above Good level

Handling Text

Simple Editing

Toolbar
Navigation

General file management

P5 Word Processing Rubric

Score

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Spelling and
grammar

Illustrations

Satisfactory

Good

I can manage my writing

files and can usually
troubleshoot before I
ask for assistance.

I can manage my writing

files and can often help
others with their
problems with
operations such as new,
open, save, print, etc.

I know where to look for

the writing tools most of
the time.

I can find my way

around the writing tools
and can help others find
what they want

I can easily find my way

around the editing
menus and even can use
some power keys for
editing features such as
cut, paste or copy

I regularly use power

keys for highly efficient
in the use of menus and
power keys for editing
features such as cut,
paste, copy

I can use text and

bullets/numbering to
make my ideas more
clear to readers.

I can use text and

bullets, numbering or
tables to make my ideas
more clear to readers
and to suit the type of
writing assignment.

I can search for pictures

to suit my writing and
can change them to add
meaning to the topic or
reason for the writing to
the topic or reason for
the writing.

I can illustrate my
writing with Word Art,
graphics, photos,
borders and can assist
others with illustrating
their work.

I can spot and correct

spelling errors in my
writing and check for
grammar errors

I can spot and correct

spelling errors in my
writing and check for
grammar errors

Very Good

Score

Consistently performs above Satisfactory level

Trying to Improve

Frequently performs above Satisfactory level

Handling Text

Simple Editing

Toolbar
Navigation

General file management

P6 Word Processing Rubric

Score

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P2 Presentation Rubric

Running the
Presentation

Spelling and
grammar

Animatio
n

slide design

Frequently performs below Satisfactory level

Illustrations

Handling Text

Simple
Editing

Toolbar
Navigation

General file
management

Trying to Improve

Satisfactory

Good

Very Good

I can assist my
teacher with creating
new presentations. I
can also help with
saving and printing
my work.

I can open and save my

presentations but
sometimes need a little
help from my teacher to
save my presentations to
new locations and to
print slides.

I can assist my
teacher with creating
new presentations by
clicking on icons in
the menu and can
explain what some of
them mean.
I can help my teacher
to add, cut and move
slides around in my
presentation.

I may need some help

navigating the
presentation views. I
can move from slide to
slide in my presentation.

I can open, save, and

print my presentations
but might need help
with printing slides or
handouts, and
occasionally with folders
and saving my
presentation to new
locations.
I can explore other
menus to edit my
presentation.

I may need some help to

add, cut, paste, copy
slides in my
presentations.

I can cut, paste, copy

and move/reorder slides
in my presentations.

I can help my teacher

type text into text
boxes on slides using
the letter, number,
space bar and enter
keys
I can help my teacher
with placing pictures
or clipart in my
presentations.

I can change the colour

and look of the text,
words and numbers.

I can create text boxes

and alter the font style,
colour and size

I may need some help to

locate, insert and resize
clipart and shapes.

I can help my teacher to

choose colours to use on
my slides and to move
pictures and text
around.

I may need some help to

choose colours for
backgrounds, text and
objects to use on my
slides and to move
pictures and text
around.
I may need some help to
locate and use animated
clipart that helps to
explain my ideas.
I can spot and correct
spelling mistakes but
might miss one or two

I can manage pictures

and text on slides and
am careful not to get the
text and pictures mixed
up.
I use colours and layouts
that make the
information in my
presentation easy to
understand.

I can help my teacher to

locate and use animated
clipart that helps to
explain my ideas.
I can identify words in
my presentation that
have spelling mistakes
and correct them with
the help of my
teacher
I can help my teacher
to run my
presentation.

I may need some help

to run my
presentation.

Score

I can locate and use

animated clipart that
helps to explain my
ideas.
I can spot and correct
spelling errors in my
presentation and I
check for grammar
errors
I can run my
presentation and can
help others. I can
help my teachers with
special settings for my
presentation.

Score
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P3 Presentation Rubric
Satisfactory

Spelling and
grammar
Running the
presentation

Good

Very Good

I can assist my teacher

with creating new
presentations. I can also
help with saving and
printing my work.

I can open and save my

presentations but
sometimes need a little
help from my teacher to
save my presentations to
new locations and to print
slides.

I can open, save, and print

my presentations but might
need help with printing
slides or handouts, and
occasionally with folders
and saving my presentation
to new locations.

I can usually manage my

documents and print slides
or handouts of my
presentation. If I have a
problem, I try solve it
myself before I ask for
assistance.

I can assist my teacher

with creating new
presentations by clicking
on icons in the menu
and can explain what
some of them mean.
I can help my teacher to
add, cut and move slides
around in my
presentation.

I may need some help

navigating the presentation
views. I can move from
slide to slide in my
presentation.

I can explore other menus

to edit my presentation.

I know how to use the right

click button to edit objects
and to navigate through
the tools, views and menus

I may need some help to

add, cut, paste, copy slides
in my presentations.

I can cut, paste, copy and

move/reorder slides in my
presentations.

I can cut, paste, copy and

move/reorder slides in my
presentations to make my
ideas more clear.

I can help my teacher

type text into text boxes
on slides using the
letter, number, space
bar and enter keys
I can help my teacher
with placing pictures or
clipart in my
presentations.

I can change the colour and

look of the text, words and
numbers.

I can create text boxes and

alter the font style, colour
and size

I can add bullets and

animate text to make my
ideas more clear to my
audience

I may need some help to

locate, insert and resize
clipart and shapes.

I can manage pictures and

text on slides and am
careful not to get the text
and pictures mixed up.

I can help my teacher to

choose colours to use on
my slides and to move
pictures and text around.

I may need some help to

choose colours for
backgrounds, text and
objects to use on my slides
and to move pictures and
text around.
I may need some help to
locate and use animated
clipart that helps to explain
my ideas.

I use colours and layouts

that make the information
in my presentation easy to
understand.

I can edit and re-colour

clipart, shapes and photos.
I can place them on the
slides to make my ideas
clear and the presentation
attractive. I may need
some help with adding
graphs to my presentation.
I can use design skills or
select a template to make
my presentation easy to
view, suitable for the
audience and purpose.

I can help my teacher to

locate and use animated
clipart that helps to explain
my ideas.

I can locate and use

animated clipart that helps
to explain my ideas.

I can add sounds, timing to

slide transitions to
complement the message
of the presentation.

I can help my teacher to

add clip art sound and
video to my presentation

I can locate and insert clip

art sound and video to my
presentation

I can spot and correct

spelling mistakes but
might miss one or two.

I can spot and correct

spelling errors in my
presentation and I check
for grammar errors.

I can spot and correct

spelling errors in my
presentation and check for
grammar errors.

I may need some help to

run my presentation.

I can run my
presentation and can
help others. I can help
my teachers with special
settings for my
presentation

I can run my presentation

by myself. I can share my
ideas without reading from
the screen. I sometimes
get nervous when asked
questions.

Multimedia

Animation

slide design

Illustrations

Handling
Text

Simple
Editing

Toolbar
Navigation

General file
management

Trying to Improve

I can identify words in

my presentation that
have spelling mistakes
and correct them with
the help of my teacher.
I can help my teacher to
run my presentation.

Score

Score
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P4 Presentation Rubric
Satisfactory

Good

Very Good

I can open and save my

presentations but
sometimes need a little
help from my teacher to
save my presentations to
new locations and to print
slides.

I can open, save, and print

my presentations but might
need help with printing
slides or handouts, and
occasionally with folders
and saving my presentation
to new locations.

I can usually manage my

documents and print slides
or handouts of my
presentation. If I have a
problem, I try solve it
myself before I ask for
assistance.

I can manage my
documents and print slides
or handouts of my
presentation. If I have a
problem, I can usually solve
it myself. I can assist others
with their presentations.

I may need some help

navigating the presentation
views. I can move from
slide to slide in my
presentation.

I can explore other menus

to edit my presentation.

I know how to use the right

click button to edit objects
and to navigate through
the tools, views and menus

I may need some help to

add, cut, paste, copy slides
in my presentations.

I can cut, paste, copy and

move/reorder slides in my
presentations.

I can cut, paste, copy and

move/reorder slides in my
presentations to make my
ideas more clear.

I know my way around the

menus and can edit slides
and the objects on them. I
can help others locate the
tools and features they
need.
I can cut, paste, copy and
move/reorder slides in my
presentations to make my
ideas more clear.

I can change the colour and

look of the text, words and
numbers.

I can create text boxes and

alter the font style, colour
and size

I can add bullets and

animate text to make my
ideas more clear to my
audience

I may need some help to

locate, insert and resize
clipart and shapes.

I can manage pictures and

text on slides and am
careful not to get the text
and pictures mixed up.

I may need some help to

choose colours for
backgrounds, text and
objects to use on my slides
and to move pictures and
text around.
I may need some help to
locate and use animated
clipart or that helps to
explain my ideas.

I use colours and layouts

that make the information
in my presentation easy to
understand.

I can edit and re-colour

clipart, shapes and photos.
I can place them on the
slides to make my ideas
clear and the presentation
attractive. I may need
some help with adding
graphs to my presentation.
I can use design skills or
select a template to make
my presentation easy to
view, suitable for the
audience and purpose.

Spelling and
grammar
Running the
presentation

Score

I can layout my text,

animate it and change its
appearance to make the
meaning more clear and to
suit my audience
I can use all types of
illustrations to make the
ideas in my presentation
clear and use graphs to
display data.

I can redesign a
presentation to suit a
different audience and can
help others make their
presentations look better.

I can locate and use

animated clipart that helps
to explain my ideas.

I can add sounds, timing to

transitions to complement
the message of the
presentations.

I can add custom animation

to pictures and text to add
meaning and emphasis.

I can help my teacher to

add clip art sound and
video to my presentation

I can locate and insert clip

art sound and video to my
presentation

I can locate and insert

sound or video from other
sources to add meaning to
my presentation.

I can spot and correct

spelling mistakes but
might miss one or two

I can spot and correct

spelling errors in my
presentation and I check
for grammar errors.

I can spot and correct

spelling errors in my
presentation and check for
grammar errors.

I can spot and correct

spelling errors in my
presentation and check for
grammar errors.

I may need some help to

run my presentation.

I can run my
presentation and can
help others. I can help
my teachers with special
settings for my
presentation

I can run my presentation

by myself. I can share my
ideas without reading from
the screen. I sometimes
get nervous when asked
questions.

I can run my presentation

by myself. I can share my
ideas and answer questions
with confidence.

Multimedia

Animation

slide design

Illustrations

Handling
Text

Simple
Editing

Toolbar
Navigation

General file
management

Trying to Improve

Score
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Satisfactory

Good

I can open, save, and print

my presentations but
might need help with
printing slides or handouts,
folders and saving my
presentation to new
locations

I can usually manage my

documents and print slides
or handouts of my
presentation. If I have a
problem, I try solve it
myself before I ask for
assistance.

I can manage my
documents and print slides
or handouts of my
presentation. If I have a
problem, I can usually solve
it myself. I can assist others
with their presentations.

I can explore other menus

to edit my presentation.

I know how to use the right

click button to edit objects
and to navigate through
the tools, views and menus

I can cut, paste, copy and

move/reorder slides in my
presentations.

I can cut, paste, copy and

move/reorder slides in my
presentations to make my
ideas more clear.
I can add bullets and
animate text to make my
ideas more clear to my
audience.

I know my way around the

menus and can edit slides
and the objects on them. I
can help others locate the
tools and features they
need.
I can cut, paste, copy and
move/reorder slides in my
presentations to make my
ideas more clear.
I can layout my text,
animate it and change its
appearance to make the
meaning more clear and to
suit my audience.
I can use all types of
illustrations to make the
ideas in my presentation
clear and use graphs to
display data.

I can create text boxes and

alter the font style, colour
and size.

I can manage pictures and

text on slides and am
careful not to get the text
and pictures mixed up.

I use colours and layouts

that make the information
in my presentation easy to
understand.

I can redesign a
presentation to suit a
different audience and can
help others make their
presentations look better.
I can add custom animation
to pictures and text to add
meaning and emphasis.

I can locate and insert clip

art sound and video to my
presentation

I can locate and insert

sound or video from other
sources to add meaning to
my presentation.

I can spot and correct

spelling errors in my
presentation and I check
for grammar errors.

I can spot and correct

spelling errors in my
presentation and check for
grammar errors.

I can run my
presentation and can
help others. I can help
my teachers with special
settings for my
presentation

I can run my presentation

by myself. I can share my
ideas without reading from
the screen. I sometimes
get nervous when asked
questions.

I can spot and correct

spelling errors in my
presentation and check for
grammar errors.
I can run my presentation
by myself. I can share my
ideas and answer questions
with confidence.

Multimedia

I can help my teacher to

add clip art sound and
video to my presentation

Spelling
and
grammar

I can locate and use

animated clipart that helps
to explain my ideas.

I can edit and re-colour

clipart, shapes and photos.
I can place them on the
slides to make my ideas
clear and the presentation
attractive. I may need
some help with adding
graphs to my presentation.
I can use design skills or
select a template to make
my presentation easy to
view, suitable for the
audience and purpose.
I can add sounds, timing to
transitions to complement
the message of the
presentations.

Very Good

Score

Frequently performs above Good level

Trying to Improve

Running the
presentation

Animation

slide design

Illustrations

Handling
Text

Simple
Editing

Toolbar
Navigation

General file
management

P5 Presentation Rubric

Score

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Running the
presentation

Spelling and
grammar

Multimedia

Animation

Satisfactory

I can usually manage my

documents and print slides
or handouts of my
presentation. If I have a
problem, I try solve it
myself before I ask for
assistance.

I can manage my
documents and print slides
or handouts of my
presentation. If I have a
problem, I can usually solve
it myself. I can assist others
with their presentations.

I know how to use the right

click button and to navigate
through the tools, views
and menus

I know my way around the

menus and to edit slides
and the objects on them. I
can help others locate the
tools and features they
need.
I can cut, paste, copy and
move/reorder slides in my
presentations to make my
ideas more clear.

I can cut, paste, copy and

move/reorder slides in my
presentations to make my
ideas more clear.
I can add bullets and
animate text to make my
ideas more clear to my
audience
I can edit and re-colour
clipart, shapes and photos.
I can place them on the
slides to make my ideas
clear and the presentation
attractive. I may need
some help with adding
graphs to my presentation.
I can use design skills or
select a template to make
my presentation easy to
view, suitable for the
audience and purpose;
I can add sounds, timing to
transitions in my
presentations

Good

I can layout my text,

animate it and change its
appearance to make the
meaning more clear and to
suit my audience
I can use all types of
illustrations to make the
ideas in my presentation
clear and use graphs to
display data.

I can redesign a
presentation to suit a
different audience and can
help others make their
presentations look better.
I can add custom animation
to pictures and text to add
meaning and emphasis

I can locate and insert clip

art sound and video to my
presentation

I can locate and insert

sound or video from other
sources to to add meaning
to my presentation

I can spot and correct

spelling errors in my
presentation and check for
grammar errors

I can spot and correct

spelling errors in my
presentation and check for
grammar errors

I can run my presentation

by myself. I can share my
ideas without reading from
the screen. I sometimes
get nervous when asked
questions.

I can run my presentation

by myself. I can share my
ideas and answer questions
with confidence.

Very Good

Score

Consistently performs above Satisfactory level

Trying to Improve

Frequently performs above Satisfactory level

slide design

Illustrations

Handling
Text

Simple
Editing

Toolbar
Navigation

General file
management

P6 Presentation Rubric

Score

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P4 Desktop Publishing Rubric

Spelling and
grammar

Layout

Frequently performs below Satisfactory Level

Handling Illustrations :

Handling Text

Navigating the
Toolbars and
Publications

General file
management

Trying to Improve

Satisfactory

Good

Very Good

I can create, open, save,

and print my
publications but might
need help with printing
double sided or folded
projects and saving them
to new locations.
I explore menus to
locate tools and features
needed to edit my
publication. I can insert,
delete and move pages
or panels in my
publications.

I can usually manage my

presentations and
printing them . If I have
a problem, I try solve it
myself before I ask for
assistance.

I can manage my
publications and print
them. If I have a
problem, I can usually
solve it myself. I can
assist others managing
their publications.
I know my way around
the menus and can
easily navigate the pages
of my publications. I can
help others locate the
tools and features they
need.

I can create text boxes

and alter the font style,
colour and size. I do not
use more than 2 types of
font in my publications.

I can locate and

insert/delete
illustrations (pictures,
borders, shapes) and am
careful not to get the
text and pictures mixed
up. I can place
illustrations to make my
publication attractive.
I know how and when to
select different types of
templates such as
certificates, brochures
newsletters. I can
position text and
illustrations to suit my
publications purpose.
I can spot and correct
spelling errors in my
presentation and I
check for grammar
errors.

I can navigate the menus

well and I know how to
use the right click button
to edit objects. I can
insert, delete and move
pages or panels in my
publications to make my
ideas/message clearer.
I can use underlining,
alignment, bullets and
numbering to make my
ideas more clear; I use
text style and effects to
make my publication
more suitable for its
purpose.
I can crop and re-colour
clipart, edit shapes and
photos. I can use text
wrapping to ensure the
text and illustrations are
not mixed up.

Score

I can use colour and

shape of text and text
boxes to enhance my
publication. I can
suggest ways to improve
a publication by editing
the text.
I can insert and edit a
variety of illustrations
including tables and
graphs, suitable for
different types of
publications. I can
create captions for my
pictures.

I can select template for

my publications well. I
can change a template
to better suit my
publication.

I can use design skills

(position, balance, white
space, etc.) to redesign
and improve the
appearance of a
publication and to
communicate my ideas
better.

I can spot and correct

spelling errors in my
presentation and check
for grammar errors.

I can spot and correct

spelling errors in my
presentation and check
for grammar errors.

Score

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Spelling and
grammar

Layout

Trying to Improve

Satisfactory

I can create, open, save,

and print my
publications but might
need help with printing
double sided or folded
projects and saving them
to new locations.

I can usually manage my

presentations and
printing them . If I have
a problem, I try solve it
myself before I ask for
assistance.

I can manage my
publications and print
them. If I have a
problem, I can usually
solve it myself. I can
assist others managing
their publications.

I explore menus to
locate tools and features
needed to edit my
publication. I can insert,
delete and move pages
or panels in my
publications.

I can navigate the menus

well and I know how to
use the right click button
to edit objects. I can
insert, delete and move
pages or panels in my
publications to make my
ideas/message clearer.
I can use underlining,
alignment, bullets and
numbering to make my
ideas more clear; I use
text style and effects to
make my publication
more suitable for its
purpose.
I can crop and re-colour
clipart, edit shapes and
photos. I can use text
wrapping to ensure the
text and illustrations are
not mixed up.

I know my way around

the menus and can
easily navigate the pages
of my publications. I can
help others locate the
tools and features they
need.

I can select template for

my publications well. I
can change a template
to better suit my
publication.

I can use design skills

(position, balance, white
space, etc.) to redesign
and improve the
appearance of a
publication and to
communicate my ideas
better.
I can spot and correct
spelling errors in my
presentation and check
for grammar errors.

I can create text boxes

and alter the font style,
colour and size. I do not
use more than 2 types of
font in my publications.

I can locate and

insert/delete
illustrations (pictures,
borders, shapes) and am
careful not to get the
text and pictures mixed
up. I can place
illustrations to make my
publication attractive.
I know how and when to
select different types of
templates such as
certificates, brochures
newsletters. I can
position text and
illustrations to suit my
publications purpose.
I can spot and correct
spelling errors in my
presentation and I
check for grammar
errors.

Good

I can spot and correct

spelling errors in my
presentation and check
for grammar errors.

I can use colour and

shape of text and text
boxes to enhance my
publication. I can
suggest ways to improve
a publication by editing
the text.
I can insert and edit a
variety of illustrations
including tables and
graphs, suitable for
different types of
publications. I can
create captions for my
pictures.

Very Good

Score

Frequently performs above Good level

Handling Illustrations

Handling Text

Navigating the
Toolbars and
Publications

General file
management

P5 Desktop Publishing Rubric

Score

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P6 Desktop Publishing Rubric

Spelling and
grammar

I can manage my
publications and print
them. If I have a
problem, I can usually
solve it myself. I can
assist others managing
their publications.

I can navigate the menus

well and I know how to
use the right click button
to edit objects. I can
insert, delete and move
pages or panels in my
publications to make my
ideas/message clearer.
I can use underlining,
alignment, bullets and
numbering to make my
ideas more clear; I use
text style and effects to
make my publication
more suitable for its
purpose.
I can crop and re-colour
clipart, edit shapes and
photos. I can use text
wrapping to ensure the
text and illustrations are
not mixed up.

I know my way around

the menus and can
easily navigate the pages
of my publications. I can
help others locate the
tools and features they
need.

I can select template for

my publications well. I
can change a template
to better suit my
publication.

I can use design skills

(position, balance, white
space, etc.) to redesign
and improve the
appearance of a
publication and to
communicate my ideas
better.
I can spot and correct
spelling errors in my
presentation and check
for grammar errors

I can spot and correct

spelling errors in my
presentation and check
for grammar errors

I can use colour and

shape of text and text
boxes to enhance my
publication. I can
suggest ways to improve
a publication by editing
the text.
I can insert and edit a
variety of illustrations
including tables and
graphs, suitable for
different types of
publications. I can
create captions for my
pictures.

Very Good

Score

Consistently performs above Satisfactory Level

Good

Frequently performs above Satisfactory Level

Satisfactory

I can usually manage my

presentations and
printing them . If I have
a problem, I try solve it
myself before I ask for
assistance.

Layout

Handling Illustrations :

Handling Text

Navigating the
Toolbars and
Publications

General file
management

Trying to Improve

Score

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P4 Spreadsheet Rubric

Accuracy, Spelling
and Grammar

illustrations

Frequently performs below Satisfactory level

Creating Charts/Graphs

Entering data

Navigating the
Spreadsheet

General file
management

Trying to Improve

Satisfactory

Good

I can open but

occasionally need help
saving my spreadsheet
file to new locations. I
can help my teacher
print work I create with
a spreadsheet.

I can open and save my

spreadsheet file. I can
help my teacher print
work I create with a
spreadsheet.

With a little help, I can

use spreadsheet terms
and use addresses to
find my way around a
spreadsheet. I
sometimes need help
with the menus to locate
the features I need.
I can type words (labels)
and numbers (values) to
form a simple table in a
spreadsheet template.

I can use spreadsheet

terms and use addresses
to find my way around a
spreadsheet. I can
explore the menus to
locate the features I
need.

Very Good
I can manage my work
with spreadsheets and
can set the print area to
print them. If I have a
problem, I can usually
solve it myself. I can
assist others with
managing their work.
I can explain
spreadsheet terms. I can
explore the menus to
locate the features I
need and can help
others.

I can create simple

tables by typing in labels
and values. I know the
keys for mathematical
operations
multiplication and
division *=X; /=; I can
use fill across and fill
down to save time.
I sometimes need help
to create bar graphs or
pie charts.

I can create my own

tables and bar graphs or
pie charts to display
data. I can create
spreadsheets to perform
basic mathematical
calculations.

I can add illustrations to

my spreadsheets.

I can add illustrations

that add meaning to the
data in my spreadsheets
and charts.

I may need some help

to enter data
correctly and
accurately into my
spreadsheet and I try
to locate and correct
spelling errors.

I check to see that data

is entered correctly into
my spreadsheets and
can use the Review
feature to spot and
correct spelling errors.

I use text effects,

illustrations and colour
to add meaning to the
data in my spreadsheets
and charts.
I check to see that data
is entered correctly into
my spreadsheets and I
can test the formulas
that I create.

I can help my teacher to

create graphs

Score

I can create bar graphs

and pie charts
sometimes help others
with their graphs and
charts.

Score

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P5 Spreadsheet Rubric
Good

I can open and save my

spreadsheet file. I can
help my teacher print
work I create with a
spreadsheet.

With a little help, I can

use spreadsheet terms
and use addresses to
find my way around a
spreadsheet. I
sometimes need help
with the menus to locate
the features I need.
I can type words (labels)
and numbers (values) to
form a simple table in a
spreadsheet template.

I can use spreadsheet

terms and use addresses
to find my way around a
spreadsheet. I can
explore the menus to
locate the features I
need.

Score

I can manage my work

with spreadsheets and
can set the print area to
print them. If I have a
problem, I can usually
solve it myself. I can
assist others with
managing their work.
I can explain
spreadsheet terms. I can
explore the menus to
locate the features I
need and can help
others.

I can create simple

tables by typing in labels
and values. I know the
keys for mathematical
operations
multiplication and
division *=X; /=; I can
use fill across and fill
down to save time.
I sometimes need help
to create bar graphs or
pie charts.

I can create my own

tables and bar graphs or
pie charts to display
data. I can create
spreadsheets to perform
basic mathematical
calculations.

I can add illustrations to

my spreadsheets.

I can add illustrations

that add meaning to the
data in my spreadsheets
and charts.

I may need some help

to enter data
correctly and
accurately into my
spreadsheet and I try
to locate and correct
spelling errors.

I check to see that data

is entered correctly into
my spreadsheets and
can use the Review
feature to spot and
correct spelling errors.

I use text effects,

illustrations and colour
to add meaning to the
data in my spreadsheets
and charts.
I check to see that data
is entered correctly into
my spreadsheets and I
can test the formulas
that I create.

I can help my teacher to

create graphs

Very Good

I can create bar graphs

and pie charts
sometimes help others
with their graphs and
charts.

Frequently performs above Good level

Creating Charts/Graphs
illustrations
Accuracy, Spelling
and Grammar

Satisfactory

I can open but

occasionally need help
saving my spreadsheet
file to new locations. I
can help my teacher
print work I create with
a spreadsheet.

Entering data

Navigating the
Spreadsheet

General file
management

Trying to Improve

Score

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P6 Spreadsheet Rubric

Accuracy, Spelling
and Grammar

illustrations

I can use spreadsheet

terms and use addresses
to find my way around a
spreadsheet. I can
explore the menus to
locate the features I
need.

Good

Score

I can manage my work

with spreadsheets and
can set the print area to
print them. If I have a
problem, I can usually
solve it myself. I can
assist others with
managing their work.
I can explain
spreadsheet terms. I can
explore the menus to
locate the features I
need and can help
others.

I can create simple

tables by typing in labels
and values. I know the
keys for mathematical
operations
multiplication and
division *=X; /=; I can
use fill across and fill
down to save time.
I sometimes need help
to create bar graphs or
pie charts.

I can create my own

tables and bar graphs or
pie charts to display
data. I can create
spreadsheets to perform
basic mathematical
calculations.

I can add illustrations

that add meaning to the
data in my spreadsheets
and charts.

I use text effects,

illustrations and colour
to add meaning to the
data in my spreadsheets
and charts.
I check to see that data
is entered correctly into
my spreadsheets and I
can test the formulas
that I create.

I check to see that data

is entered correctly into
my spreadsheets and
can use the Review
feature to spot and
correct spelling errors.

Very Good

I can create bar graphs

and pie charts
sometimes help others
with their graphs and
charts.

Consistently performs above Satisfactory level

I can open and save my

spreadsheet file. I can
help my teacher print
work I create with a
spreadsheet.

Satisfactory

Frequently performs above Satisfactory level

Creating Charts/Graphs

Entering data

Navigating the
Spreadsheet

General file
management

Trying to Improve

Score

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Ideas for Using Applications with Core Subjects

Word Processing
ELA

Math

Science

Social
Studies

use for independent and guided writing across a variety of genre using photographs and pictures to convey ideas; use appropriate conventions
of print, font, text size and colour spelling and grammar to convey meaning; use the features of the word processor to enhance the writing
process such as editing, spell check
use word processing features to communicate using mathematical language; use for writing word problems or explanations to problems;
writing self assessments and communicating about a topic, concept or problem solving,
use to produce journals, poems, stories, reports, letters, constructed answers incorporating scientific language and graphics; use to create
documents relating to scientific observations, experimentation, comparisons, exploration and collection of evidence; use to create tables for
classification, log and tally sheet and other tools for investigations
use to produce journals, poems, stories, reports, letters, plays and constructed answers related to historical content/events

Desktop Publishing
ELA

Math

Science
Social
Studies

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use layout features to incorporate text, graphics, photographs and pictures to convey ideas; create books; calendars; photo essays; graphic
interpretations; greeting cards, posters, newsletters, exploring different styles and formats of print materials
use to create a variety of documents using layouts, formatting, graphics and shapes to communicate mathematical concepts, to teach
processes and to demonstrate problem solving strategies
use to create pamphlets and books detailing investigations; posters, fliers, multi fold projects; use graphics, photographs, text and layout to
document investigations and to organize results and communicate findings
use a variety of layouts to document events and outcomes, create timelines and present research

Bermuda MOED Curriculum and Assessment / P. Callender/2012

Presentations
ELA

Science

Social
Studies

use to promote listening and speaking skills with audio/visual presentations; use for retelling accompanied by on-screen presentation
including dramatization and oral reports; use presentations to support responding to questions and adapting presentations/content for
different audiences
use to create presentations designed to teach others about the process and outcomes of science investigations, present information gathered
from research using text, graphics, animation and hyperlinks

use to create presentations designed to teach others about the process and information gathered from research and to create an online
presentation illustrating a historical event including original art, text and graphics to illustrate the main points

Spreadsheets
ELA
Math

Science
Social
Studies

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use to create simple graphs and to organize information gathered from original or other texts
Enter data into a table and create simple graphs; enter data to perform simple calculations; use the graphs with other applications to
communicate math concepts; explore a variety of graph types using data students collect and enter into a table on a spreadsheet
collect and chart data from science experiments; generate graphs and create questions that the graph may answer
use survey data to create graphs; use graphs to compare data collected over time

Bermuda MOED Curriculum and Assessment / P. Callender/2012

Word Processing Supports Developing Writers

Advanced Organizer with Cues: Create a

template using the characteristics of the
style of writing to create cues for students
to recognize and include all of these
elements.

Brainstorming and Planning Tools:

MS Words Smart Charts facilitate
group or independent exploration
of themes or topics for
informational writing.

Fictional writing can be enhanced with

the features of text and
pictures/graphics motivating even
reluctant writers. Editing features alert
students to spelling errors and
alternative words.

Desktop Publishing Ideas for All Areas

Students incorporate note taking and

research with the flexible layouts of
newsletter templates. Use this format for
fiction and non-fiction genres.

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Use brochure and poster layouts to

quickly create book reports that
identify and discuss the
characteristics of a particular style
of writing as students explore
similarities and differences
amongst genre. Posters are also a
good layout for persuasive writing.

MS Publisher also has templates that

create booklets for students of all ages to
publish their work. They can recognize
themselves as authors and share their
work to get feedback from peers,
teachers and family.

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Multimedia Presentations Can Support Writing

Advanced Organizer with Questions:

Create a template for research reports
containing the KWWL questions.
Students can practice note taking, and
summarizing. Add pictures/graphics to
create an onscreen presentation or
complete as an informational writing
assignment.

As a planning tool, this template

helps students sequence the
events on a story. Students can
add graphics to describe scenes
and then use those graphics to
generate illustrative language.
Photographs, video and animation
can transform a traditional piece of
writing into digital storytelling.

Presentation tools have the advantage of

printed or on-screen projects: as
backdrops for plays or aids to oral
presentations that students produce and
judge cooperatively. This stage can be
dressed up with clip art props for class
performances that bring the play genre to
life.

Spreadsheet Ideas for Social Studies, Health and Science

Create a budget spreadsheet that

calculates the how money earned for a
variety of tasks contributes to the cost of
a bike. Students can explore the various
ways the target price can be reached
and the mathematical operations in
place to make the spreadsheet work.

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Students can use this spreadsheet

to organize data found on food
labels. By comparing the
nutritional value of a number of
food types, they can identify the
relationship between the
composition of foods and their
caloric value.

Chart weather data in a table and then

display the data graphically. Students can
explore the reasons for the weather
pattern they see emerging in the graph as
time goes on. Using pictures and colour
enhances the display.

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Resources:
Word Processing Lesson Plan Ideas

http://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/archives/lang.shtml More lesson ideas than you can

use. Many subject areas and topics.

http://www.sabrinasterling.com/index.html Learn to use a word processor. Not the latest version

of Word but useful for some features

http://oakdome.com/k5/ You do not have to download these lessons covering a number of

applications. Just review them in the preview window to get ideas to create your own templates.

Desktop Publishing Resources

http://ethemes.missouri.edu/themes/692 Learn to use MS Publisher with these videos.

PowerPoint Resources and Lesson Ideas

http://www.pppst.com/index.html Lots of examples that you can use for inspiration.

http://www.actden.com/pp/ Learn to use PowerPoint

http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/msoffice/10-things-you-can-do-to-give-your-powerpointpresentations-a-heartbeat/197 Make your PowerPoint presentations interesting with these ideas.

Spreadsheet Resources

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http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/excel/excel-skills-builderlearn-how-to-create-spreadsheets-andworkbooks-use-formulas-and-perform-data-analysisFX102592909.aspx?WT%2Emc%5Fid=Hero%5Fenus%5FRM%2DExcelSillsBuilder%5FExcelPageHero
Videos for learning to use Excel 2010.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8L1OVkw2ZQ8 One of seven video tutorials from MS Excel for

Beginners.

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