FBLA COMPETITIVE EVENTS
Daniel Berman
Christian Culp
Watson B. Duncan MIddle School
Spreadsheet
Knowledge of spreadsheet applications is a necessity in today's high-tech business world. FBLA-Middle Level students must be able to apply various spreadsheet applications in a business environment, utilizing critical-thinking and decision-making skills.
Eligibility and National Recognition
Each state may submit the top two (2) participants (grades 5 through 9) who are on record as members of active local FBLA Middle-Level chapters at the FBLA-PBL National Center as having paid dues by 5:00 P.M. Eastern Time on March 1 of the current school year. The winners will be recognized on the national FBLA-PBL Website.
Overview
Participants should be prepared to complete problems in a spreadsheet format, which may include various functions, including formatting, sorting, creating and applying formulas, and charts. Results will be based on accuracy and formula view printout.
Guidelines
The state chapter will administer this event either by schoool site-testing at a conference.
Students will be given 45 minutes to complete this skill test. Additionsl time will be allowed for general directions, equipment set up, and warm-up. Problems are weighted according to difficulty and may be completed in any order.
Calculators are not allowed.
Participants must recognize the necessity for accurate proofreading.