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K–12 Standards

Computer Science I

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Problem Analysis

  • 1

    Students analyze a problem and develop a solution by creating a computer program.

    1. 1

      Identify how to use a computer program to solve a problemCS1-1.1

    2. 2

      Construct interactive computer programs that accept various forms of input and produce various forms of output, as a solution to a computer programming problemCS1-1.2

    3. 3

      Use print charts, file layouts, program narratives, hierarchy charts, and system flowcharts, which accurately depict the problem assigned and describe the solutionCS1-1.3

    4. 4

      Report the program schematics and usageCS1-1.4

    5. 5

      Identify the standard program flowchart symbols and use them correctly within the context of the basic control structures of sequence, selection and loopingCS1-1.5

Software Tools

  • 1

    Students apply and adapt software tools to develop a computer program.

    1. 1

      Construct a program that processes informationCS1-2.1

    2. 2

      Identify programming languages as procedural or object orientedCS1-2.2

    3. 3

      Develop programs using reusable modules (modularization)CS1-2.3

    4. 4

      Use debugging techniques to correct and validate the computer programCS1-2.4

    5. 5

      Construct the program in a high-level programming language based on a created designCS1-2.5

    6. 6

      Construct a program that opens and closes a fileCS1-2.6

Algorithm

  • 1

    Students design a solution to the problem using algorithms.

    1. 1

      Develop algorithms to solve a computer programming problem(s)CS1-3.1

    2. 2

      Assess the use of algorithms to provide a solution to a programming problemCS1-3.2

    3. 3

      Use pseudo code to describe a solution to a programming problemCS1-3.3

    4. 4

      Create a program flowchart and ANSI standard flowcharting symbols to define a solution to a programming problemCS1-3.4

    5. 5

      Explain how the algorithm can be used to solve a problemCS1-3.5

Program Development

  • 1

    Students create a functional computer program.

    1. 1

      Define the process of programmingCS1-4.1

    2. 2

      Create a computer program that corresponds to an algorithm or proposed solutionCS1-4.2

    3. 3

      Define programming structuresCS1-4.3

    4. 4

      Recognize data variables and constantsCS1-4.4

    5. 5

      Recognize local scope and global scopeCS1-4.5

    6. 6

      Use conditionals (IF statements)CS1-4.6

    7. 7

      Use loops (while statements, for statements)CS1-4.7

    8. 8

      Define single and multidimensional ArraysCS1-4.8

    9. 9

      Use functions and methods to break down the program logic and support reuseCS1-4.9

    10. 10

      Define the graphical user interfaceCS1-4.10

    11. 11

      Identify the parts of the programming platformCS1-4.11

    12. 12

      Identify different types of errors and handle them programmaticallyCS1-4.12

    13. 13

      Use the order of operations when using calculationsCS1-4.13

Program Verification and Debugging

  • 1

    Students prove a computer program solution works by using verification and debugging techniques.

    1. 1

      Predict and explain outputCS1-5.1

    2. 2

      Identify cause/effect for input/outputCS1-5.2

    3. 3

      Perform input validationCS1-5.3

    4. 4

      Scrutinize peers code for errorsCS1-5.4

  • 6

    Students connect an associated task with the code by providing documentation.

    1. 1

      Describe the function of a computer program

    2. 2

      Identify the purposes of a computer program

    3. 3

      Explain concepts related to a computer program

    4. 4

      Describe how to use a computer program

    5. 5

      Identify cause/effect by explaining input and output

    6. 6

      Interpret input/output

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