Common Planner
K–12 Standards

Grade 3

Other Alabama Digital Literacy and Computer Science sets

Computational Thinker

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    Abstraction

    1. 1

      Use numbers or letters to represent information in another form. Examples: Secret codes/encryption, Roman numerals, or abbreviations. 3.1

    2. 2

      Analyze a given list of sub-problems while addressing a larger problem. Example: Problem - making a peanut butter sandwich; sub-problem - opening jar, finding a knife, getting the bread. Problem - design and share a brochure; sub-problem - selecting font, choosing layout.3.2

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    Algorithms

    1. 3

      Explain that different solutions exist for the same problem or sub-problem. Example: Multiple paths exist to get home from school; one may be a shorter distance while one may encounter less traffic.3.3

    2. 4

      Examine logical reasoning to predict outcomes of an algorithm. 3.4

    3. 5

      Create an algorithm to solve a problem as a collaborative team. Examples: Move a character/robot/person through a maze. List steps to build a sandwich.3.5

    4. 6

      Describe the function of a flowchart.3.6

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    Programming and Development

    1. 7

      Test and debug a given program in a block-based visual programming environment using arithmetic operators, conditionals, and repetition in programs, in collaboration with others. Examples: Sequencing cards for unplugged activities, online coding practice. 3.7

Citizen of a Digital Culture

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    Safety, Privacy, and Security

    1. 8

      Describe how to use proper ergonomics when using devices. Examples: Body position, lighting, positioning of equipment, taking breaks. 3.8

    2. 9

      Identify the proper use and operation of security technologies. Examples: Passwords, virus protection software, spam filters, pop-up blockers. 3.9

    3. 10

      Describe ways web advertising collects personal information. Examples: Search ads, b3.10

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    Impact of Computing

    1. 11

      Identify resources in the community that offer technology access. Examples: Libraries, community centers, restaurants, education programs, schools, or hardware/software donation programs.3.11

    2. 12

      Identify and discuss ways that access to technology helps empower individuals and groups. Examples: Gives access to information; provides the ability to communicate with others around the world; enables people to buy and sell things. 3.12

Global Collaborator

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    Communication

    1. 13

      Communicate key ideas and details collaboratively in a way that informs, persuades, and/or entertains, using digital tools. Example: Create a digital presentation to persuade school administrators to allow additional time for lunch.3.13

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    Digital Tools

    1. 14

      Type 15 words per minute with 95% accuracy using appropriate keyboarding techniques. 3.14

    2. 15

      Describe local, networked, and online or cloud environments. 3.15

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    Collaborative Research

    1. 16

      Conduct basic keyword searches to produce valid, appropriate results, and evaluate results for accuracy, relevance, and appropriateness. Examples: Use search techniques, check for credibility and validity. 3.16

Computing Analyst

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    Data

    1. 17

      Describe examples of data sets or databases from everyday life. Examples: Library catalogs, school records, telephone directories, or contact lists. 3.17

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    Systems

    1. 18

      Identify a broad range of digital devices, the services they provide, and appropriate uses for them. Examples: Computers, smartphones, tablets, robots, e-textiles, driving directions apps that access remote map services, digital personal assistants that access remote information services.3.18

    2. 19

      Describe the differences between hardware and software. 3.19

Innovative Designer

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    Human/Computer Partnerships

    1. 20

      Compare and contrast human and computer performance on similar tasks to understand which is better suited to the task. Examples: Sorting alphabetically, finding a path across a cluttered room.3.20

    2. 21

      Explain advantages and limitations of technology. Example: A spell-checker can check thousands of words faster than a human could look them up; however, a spell-checker might not know whether underserved is correct or if the author’s intent was to type undeserved.3.21

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    Design Thinking 

    1. 22

      Discuss the design process and use digital tools to illustrate potential solutions. 3.22

    2. 23

      Implement the design process to solve a simple problem. Examples: Uneven table leg, noise in the cafeteria, tallying the collection of food drive donations.3.23

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