In this activity, you will plan for your upcoming Sprint by applying your understanding of item priority, team resources

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In this activity, you will plan for your upcoming Sprint by
applying your understanding of item priority, team resources, and
timing.
Note: Throughout this course,
you will complete tasks normally done by others (like the
Development Team or Product Owner). Even if you don't perform them
yourself, it is important that you understand these
processes.
After you submit your work, review and respond
to at least two of your classmates’
assignments.
Scenario
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Review the scenario below. Then complete the step-by-step
instructions.
Now that you’ve added epics, user stories, acceptance criteria,
and estimations to your Product Backlog, it's time to plan your
first Virtual Verde Sprint! You meet with the Product Owner and
your team to decide which items from the Product Backlog to address
in your first Sprint. During your meeting you and your team answer
the following questions:
Who is available? All team members are
available for the Sprint.
What is the team’s points capacity (also known as
velocity)? The team can typically complete 60 Story
Points per three-week Sprint.
How long is the Sprint? The team decides
that this Sprint will take three weeks.
What can and should the
team accomplish in this upcoming Sprint? What is the ultimate
Sprint goal? The Sprint Backlog can include stories
from both epics, but the Product Owner has asked you to prioritize
the Plant Care Initiatives epic first. If the team has enough
capacity leftover, they can start work on the Bonsai Trees
epic.
To plan the Sprint, you will assign items from your Product
Backlog to the Sprint Backlog. The total effort estimation (in
Story Points) of the items you assign should match your team’s
points capacity for a three-week Sprint.
Note: To ensure consistent
results for this activity, you should use the effort estimations
provided in the template below—not your own estimations.
Step-By-Step Assignment Instructions
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Step 1: Access the template
To use the template for this course item, click the link below
and select “Use Template.”
Link to template: Sprint Backlog
OR
If you don’t have a Google account, you can download the
template directly from the attachment below.
Activity Template_ Sprint Backlog
XLSX File
Step 2: Add the points capacity to the Sprint Backlog
tab
First, go to the Sprint Backlog tab.
To add the points capacity:
Find the Sprints section (toward the
right side of the sheet).
Under the Current Sprint column, add
the total number of Story Points your team expects to complete in
the upcoming Sprint.
Step 3: Assign items from the Product Backlog to the
Current Sprint
Now it’s time to assign Product Backlog items to the current
sprint. Your goal is to maximize value and velocity without going
over the team’s points capacity. If an item puts the team over 60
points, skip that one and add the next item that fits within the
remaining capacity.
To designate items from the Product Backlog to the current
sprint:
Go to the Product Backlog tab.
Find the Value column header and
click the dropdown arrow. Select Sort sheet Z →
A. This will bring the items with the highest value to
the top.
Assign items in the Product Backlog using the dropdowns in
the Sprint column, selecting "Current
Sprint." When selecting stories for the Sprint, start at the top
with the highest value items. Then assign items down the list until
the number of Story Points assigned matches the team’s expected
capacity. Remember that you should focus on the Plant Care
Initiatives epic first. You can include items from the Bonsai Trees
epic only if you have extra capacity.
To check the number of points assigned to the Current Sprint in
Google Sheets, proceed to Step 4. To check
your points in Excel, skip to Step 5.
Step 4: Check the points capacity in the Sprint Backlog
tab (Google Sheets version)
If you’re using Google Sheets, the Backlog items you assigned to
the Current Sprint will automatically populate in
the Sprint Backlog tab. The total number
of Story Points from these items will appear next
to Points Assigned. The total value will
appear next to Value Attributed.
Check to make sure the number of Story points assigned fits the
capacity for the Current Sprint. If the number is above or below
capacity, try reassigning the Product Backlog items as needed. Once
you are satisfied with your Sprint Backlog, skip
to Step 6.
Step 5: Check the points capacity in the Sprint Backlog
tab (Excel version)
If you’re using Excel, you will need to move the Product Backlog
items to the Sprint Backlog manually:
In the Product Backlog tab, select
the dropdown at the top of
the Sprint column.
Then choose Sort A to Z to group the Current
Sprint items together.
Highlight the Current Sprint items, making sure to include all
the cells from the Epic column to
the Sprint column.
Paste the cells into the Sprint
Backlog tab.
The total number of Story Points from these items will appear in
the Sprints section next
to Points Assigned. The total
value will appear next to Value
Attributed.
Check to make sure the number of Story points assigned fits the
capacity for the Current Sprint. If the number is above or below
capacity, try reassigning the Product Backlog items as needed.
Step 6: Assign remaining items to the next Sprint
(Google Sheets and Excel versions)
Go back to the Product Backlog tab.
For any items that didn’t fit into the Current Sprint,
select Next Sprint from the dropdown.
Keep in mind that there is more than one right way to build a
Backlog. There could be project needs or dependencies that cause
the Product Owner to make adjustments. Your team will continue to
iterate and complete Sprint Planning throughout the life cycle of
the project.
Review criteria
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There are a total of 7 points for this activity. At least two of
your peers will evaluate your Sprint plan and Backlog. Your final
grade will be the median of these scores. You must get 6 out of 7
total points to pass.
Giving Good Feedback
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Once you complete the activity, review and provide constructive
feedback for at least two classmates. Below are some guidelines to
help you leave constructive comments for your peers.
When giving feedback, consider:
Leading with positive feedback
Providing a balance of positive and actionable feedback
Sticking to information-specific, issue-focused, and
observation-centered comments
Spread sheet link below for the assignment.