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Programming I Java: Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

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Introduction to Programming and Ethics in Programming

  • 1.1

    Define terminology

    1. 1.

      Prepare a list of terms with definitions1.1.1

  • 1.2

    Explain the difference between system and application software

    1. 1.

      Identify various software as either system or application1.2.1

  • 1.3

    Discuss terms related to hardware and software

    1. 1.

      Identify technology as either hardware or software1.3.1

  • 1.4

    Discuss various operating systems and their differences (i.e., Windows, Mac Linux)

    1. 1.

      Tell where each operating system is used most frequently1.4.1

  • 1.5

    Explain the difference between high-level and low-level languages

    1. 1.

      Classify commonly used programming languages as high-level or low-level1.5.1

  • 1.6

    Explain the difference between interpreters and compilers

    1. 1.

      Give an example of how a compiler functions vs. how an interpreter functions1.6.1

  • 1.7

    Explain the difference between executable code and bytecode

    1. 1.

      Draw a diagram of how a Java source code program is translated to bytecode and then to executable code1.7.1

Programming Techniques and Characteristics of Good Programs

  • 2.1

    Define terminology

    1. 1.

      Prepare a list of terms with definitions2.1.1

  • 2.2

    List the steps of the programming process

    1. 1.

      When given an example, be able to identify the correct step2.2.1

  • 2.3

    Identify the syntax of a simple program

    1. 1.

      Key, save, compile, and execute "Hello World" program2.3.1

  • 2.4

    Identify the syntax to output String literals to screen

    1. 1.

      Write programs that use System.out.println with String literals2.4.1

  • 2.5

    Identify syntax of comments

    1. 1.

      Use appropriate syntax to include comments in programs2.5.1

  • 2.6

    Explain the characteristics of user-friendly programs

    1. 1.

      Write programs that have clear instructions2.6.1

    2. 2.

      Write programs whose output is easy to read and understand2.6.2

  • 2.7

    Explain the importance of program documentation and maintenance

    1. 1.

      Be able to use // and /* */ to write programs that are well-documented2.7.1

    2. 2.

      Update an existing program2.7.2

  • 2.8

    Explain the importance of algorithm and/or pseudocode in program development

    1. 1.

      Write a psuedocode (algorithm) for a programming problem2.8.1

  • 2.9

    Identify different types of errors (syntax, semantic, run-time, compile time)

    1. 1.

      When given an example, identify the error type2.9.1

  • 2.10

    Explain the characteristics of readable programs

    1. 1.

      Explain the characteristics of readable programs2.10.1

    2. 2.

      Use descriptive identifiers2.10.2

    3. 3.

      Document difficult logic to make it easy to follow2.10.3

Data Types and Mathematical Operations

  • 3.1

    Define terminology

    1. 1.

      Prepare a list of terms with definitions3.1.1

  • 3.2

    List the following four primitive types: int, boolean, double, char.

    1. 1.

      Compare the four data types3.2.1

    2. 2.

      Determine whether a particular "number" would be considered numeric3.2.2

    3. 3.

      Determine whether a number should be treated as an integer or a floating point (i.e. single, double)3.2.3

    4. 4.

      Designate data type using correct syntax3.2.4

  • 3.3

    Explain the use of a String object

    1. 1.

      Write programs that declare and utilize String objects3.3.1

    2. 2.

      Determine whether an identification number (such as Social Security Number) should be treated as a string or number3.3.2

  • 3.4

    Explain the purpose of concatenation

    1. 1.

      Write output lines using + as the concatenation operator3.4.1

  • 3.5

    Explain the purpose of escape sequences (\n, \t, \\)

    1. 1.

      Write programs that use escape sequences to print strings3.5.1

  • 3.6

    Explain the advantages of using integer variables whenever possible (faster computation, require less memory, obtain exact answers)

    1. 1.

      Use integer variables in programs where appropriate3.6.1

  • 3.7

    Explain the advantages and disadvantages of floating-point numbers (round-off errors, more memory, approximate answers, slower computation, size of numbers to be stored, etc.)

    1. 1.

      Use floating point variables in programs where appropriate3.7.1

  • 3.8

    List arithmetic operations and order of operations (*, /, %, +, -)

    1. 1.

      Write formulas using operators and order of operations3.8.1

    2. 2.

      Write programs that use mathematical operations correctly (integer arithmetic vs floating point arithmetic)3.8.2

  • 3.9

    Explain the difference in promotion and casting

    1. 1.

      Determine the correct answer to math expressions where casting and promotion are involved3.9.1

    2. 2.

      Write math expressions correctly that use promotion and casting3.9.2

  • 3.10

    Explain rules for choosing variable names

    1. 1.

      Write programs that use descriptive variable names3.10.1

    2. 2.

      Write programs that use descriptive variable names3.10.2

  • 3.11

    Explain the circumstances and give examples of appropriate occasions to use constants

    1. 1.

      Use constants when appropriate in programs3.11.1

Using Selected Standard Classes

  • 4.1

    Define terminology

    1. 1.

      Prepare a list of terms with definitions4.1.1

  • 4.2

    Explain the purpose of the compiler directive import

    1. 1.

      Write programs that import the selected classes4.2.1

  • 4.3

    Give examples of meaningful prompts

    1. 1.

      Write programs with meaningful prompts4.3.1

  • 4.4

    Describe how to instantiate a Scanner object. (java.util.Scanner)

    1. 1.

      Write a program that instantiates a Scanner object4.4.1

  • 4.5

    Describe how to read the following data types from the keyboard using the Scanner object: nextLine(), nextInt(), nextDouble() (java.util.Scanner)

    1. 1.

      Expand the program above so that it reads Strings, ints and doubles from the keyboard4.5.1

  • 4.6

    Describe how to close a Scanner object (java.util.Scanner)

    1. 1.

      Revise the program above so that it closes the scanner object4.6.1

  • 4.7

    Describe how to set up a variable to print currency or percents using NumberFormat and how to use the format method (java.text.NumberFormat)

    1. 1.

      Write a program that displays the output in currency and percent formats4.7.1

  • 4.8

    Describe how to instantiate a DecimalFormat object and how to use # and 0 to print the specified digits (java.text.DecimalFormat)

    1. 1.

      Write a program that instantiates a DecimalFormat object4.8.1

  • 4.9

    Describe how to print using a specific number of digits before and/or after the decimal place with the format method from DecimalFormat (java.text.DecimalFormat)

    1. 1.

      Write a program that displays the output with a specified number of decimal places4.9.1

  • 4.10

    Describe how to use the Math class to get a square root, power and/or absolute value (sqrt , pow , abs methods)

    1. 1.

      Write a program that uses sqrt, pow, and abs Math functions in calculations4.10.1

  • 4.11

    Describe how to obtain a random double and explain the range of possible values (Math class)

    1. 1.

      Write a program that obtains and uses random numbers using Math.Random()4.11.1

  • 4.12

    Describe how to obtain an integer random integer in the range of 0…N or 1…N inclusive (Math class)

    1. 1.

      Write a program that obtains and uses random integers in the ranges 1…N and 0…N using (int) ((high - low + 1) * Math.Random() + low) formula4.12.1

Decision Structure

  • 5.1

    Define terminology

    1. 1.

      Prepare a list of terms with definitions5.1.1

  • 5.2

    List relational operators

    1. 1.

      Write boolean expressions that use the appropriate relational operator5.2.1

  • 5.3

    Describe the process of comparing two strings

    1. 1.

      When given two strings, determine if they are equal, the first is smaller, or the first is larger5.3.1

  • 5.4

    Explain how to use the compareTo() and equals() methods from the String class

    1. 1.

      Write boolean expressions that compare strings for equality and order5.4.1

  • 5.5

    Explain the syntax and logic of if statements

    1. 1.

      Write programs that use if statements5.5.1

    2. 2.

      Write programs that use braces correctly to form block if statements5.5.2

  • 5.6

    Explain the syntax and logic of if-else statements

    1. 1.

      Write statements that use if-else to make the correct decision based on the data; use braces where needed to block the statements5.6.1

  • 5.7

    Explain the syntax and logic of nested statements

    1. 1.

      Write programs using block if-else for 3 or more alternatives5.7.1

  • 5.8

    Explain the use of logical operators and , or , and not (&&, ||, !)

    1. 1.

      Write programs which require the use of &&, ||, and !5.8.1

    2. 2.

      Write a program that requires the use of short-circuit and (&&) and short-circuit or (||)5.8.2

Loops

  • 6.1

    Define terminology

    1. 1.

      Prepare a list of terms with definitions6.1.1

  • 6.2

    Describe the purpose and syntax of for loops

    1. 1.

      Write programs that use for loops6.2.1

  • 6.3

    Explain the procedure to use for loops to count in increments/decrements other than one

    1. 1.

      Write counting for loops with increments other than 16.3.1

  • 6.4

    Explain the syntax of nested loops

    1. 1.

      Determine the output of a nested loop6.4.1

    2. 2.

      Write programs that use nested loops for6.4.2

  • 6.5

    Explain the logic of while loops

    1. 1.

      Write programs that use loops while6.5.1

  • 6.6

    Explain the process of using counters with loops

    1. 1.

      Write programs that use counters with loops6.6.1

  • 6.7

    Explain the logic of using accumulators with loops

    1. 1.

      Write programs that use accumulators with loops6.7.1

  • 6.8

    Explain the difference in the effect of a while loop (entrance condition loop) and a do while (exit condition loop) loop

    1. 1.

      Write programs that use do while loops6.8.1

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, and Grade 12
When were these standards adopted?
2007
Where can I read the official document?
Programming I Java

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