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Grade 3

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Concept: Computing Systems (CS)  3.CS

  • D.

    Subconcept: Devices (D)3.CS.D

    1. 1

      Identify how internal and external parts of computing devices function to form a system within a single device and hardware that connects to the device to extend capability.3.CS.D.1

  • HS.

    Subconcept: Hardware and Software (HS)3.CS.HS

    1. 1

      Recognize that hardware (devices) and software (programs/apps) communicate in a special language that the computing system can understand.3.CS.HS.1

    2. 2

      Recognize that hardware (devices) can only accomplish the specific tasks the software (programs/apps) is designed to accomplish.3.CS.HS.2

  • T.

    Subconcept: Troubleshooting (T)3.CS.T

    1. 1

      Identify and use common troubleshooting strategies to solve simple hardware and software problems.3.CS.T.1

Concept: Networks and the Internet (NI)  3.NI

  • C.

    Subconcept: Cybersecurity (C)3.NI.C

    1. 1

      Identify real-world cybersecurity problems and how personal information can be protected.3.NI.C.1

  • NCO.

    Subconcept: Network, Communication, and Organization (NCO)3.NI.NCO

    1. 1

      Model how information flows in a physical or wireless path to travel to be sent and received is sent and received through a physical or wireless path.3.NI.NCO.1

Concept: Data and Analysis (DA)3.DA

  • CVT.

    Subconcept: Collection, Visualization and Transformation (CVT)3.DA.CVT

    1. 1

      Select tools from a specified list to collect, organize, and present data visually to highlight relationships and support a claim.3.DA.CVT.1

  • S.

    Subconcept: Storage (S)3.DA.S

    1. 1

      Recognize different file extensions.3.DA.S.1

  • IM.

    Subconcept: Inference and Models (IM) 3.DA.IM

    1. 1

      Use a computational tool to draw conclusions, make predictions, and answer questions utilizing a specified data set.3.DA.IM.1

Concept: Algorithms and Programming (AP)3.AP

  • A.

    Subconcept: Algorithms (A)3.AP.A

    1. 1

      Recognize and compare multiple algorithms for the same task and determine which are effective.3.AP.A.1

  • V.

    Subconcept: Variables (V)3.AP.V

    1. 1

      Create programs that use variables to store and modify data.3.AP.V.1

  • C.

    Subconcept: Control (C)3.AP.C

    1. 1

      Create programs that include sequences, events, loops, and/or conditionals.3.AP.C.1

  • M.

    Subconcept: Modularity (M)3.AP.M

    1. 1

      Decompose problems into smaller, manageable subproblems to facilitate the program development process. 3.AP.M.1

  • PD.

    Subconcept: Program Development (PD) 3.AP.PD

    1. 1

      With teacher guidance, use an iterative process to plan the development of a program by including others' perspectives and considering user preferences.3.AP.PD.1

    2. 2

      Observe intellectual property rights and give appropriate attribution when creating or remixing programs. 3.AP.PD.2

    3. 3

      Test and debug (identify and fix errors) a program or algorithm to ensure it runs as intended.3.AP.PD.3

    4. 4

      With teacher guidance, students take on varying roles, when collaborating with peers during the design, implementation, and review stages of program development.3.AP.PD.4

    5. 5

      Describe choices made during program (procedure) development using code comments, presentations, and/or demonstrations.3.AP.PD.5

Concept: Impacts of Computing (IC)3.IC

  • C.

    Subconcept: Culture (C)3.IC.C

    1. 1

      Identify computing technologies that have changed the world.3.IC.C.1

    2. 2

      With teacher guidance, brainstorm ways to improve the accessibility and usability of technology products for the diverse needs and wants of users.3.IC.C.2

  • SI.

    Subconcept: Social Interactions (SI)3.IC.SI

    1. 1

      Seek opportunities for local collaboration to facilitate communication and innovation. 3.IC.SI.1

  • SLE.

    Subconcept: Safety, Law, and Ethics (SLE)3.IC.SLE

    1. 1

      Use material that is publicly available and/or permissible to use. 3.IC.SLE.1

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