Common Planner
K–12 Standards

Computer Science: Grades 6-8

Other Indiana Science/Computer Science Content Connectors sets

Data & Information

  • 1

    Decompose a problem into steps to test possible solutions. (E) 6-8.DI.1a

  • 2

    Analyze collected data and identify a way to make it more useful (e.g., after listening to responses recorded by a microphone, or reading the closed captioning, decide if the responses should be re-recorded to make them clearer).6-8.DI.2a

  • 3

    Describe that data can be represented in different ways (binary, RGB values [e.g., red, green, and blue intensity], and hexadecimal codes) for the computer to process the information. 6-8.DI.3a

  • 4

    Use visuals (e.g., flowcharts, diagrams, charts) to plan, interpret, break down, or solve a problem. (E)6-8.DI.4a

Computing Devices & Systems 

  • 1

    Identify and use the hardware and software components of a system to complete a task. (E)6-8.CD.1a

  • 2

    Use provided strategies (e.g., checklist, decision tree, flowchart) to identify or fix problems with provided technology.6-8.CD.2a

  • 3

    Recommend one improvement to the design or functionality of hardware or software based on personal experience.6-8.CD.3a

  • 4

    Identify what distinguishes human communication from machine communication.6-8.CD.4a

Programs & Algorithms

  • 1

    Iteratively design a simple sequence to complete a process or address a problem. 6-8.PA.1a

  • 2

    Use a provided systematic approach to test and refine a program. (E)6-8.PA.2a

  • 3

    Add information (e.g., code, media, and libraries) to an original program to produce a desired outcome and give credit to the source. 6-8.PA.3a

  • 4

    Describe what a line of code does in a simple familiar program.6-8.PA.4a

Networking & the Internet

  • 1

    Identify one or more ways to protect electronic information. (E) 6-8.NI.1a

  • 2

    Model how data is transmitted (protocols) across networks and the internet. 6-8.NI.2a

  • 3

    List ways to protect information transmitted across networks and the internet. 6-8.NI.3a

Impact & Culture

  • 1

    Demonstrate responsible behavior when using hardware and software and discuss the consequences of misuse. (E)6-8.IC.1a

  • 2

    Make observations regarding, or identify issues of, bias and accessibility with hardware and software/technology.6-8.IC.2a

  • 3

    Create an artifact with a partner or small group using provided criteria, constraints, or design preferences from stakeholders.6-8.IC.3a

  • 4

    Compare tradeoffs between allowing information to be public and keeping information private and secure. 6-8.IC.4a

  • 5

    Examine how unequal availability of technology has disadvantaged people who are in marginalized populations.6-8.IC.5a

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What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 6, Grade 7, and Grade 8

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