Common Planner
K–12 Standards

Grade PK

Other Kansas Computer Science sets

Computing Systems

  • D.

    DevicesD

    1. 1

      With guidance, demonstrate how to operate a computing device.PK.CS.D.01

  • HS.

    Hardware and SoftwareHS

    1. 1

      With guidance, use appropriate terminology to locate and identify common computing devices and components in a variety of environments (e.g. turn on, navigate, open/close programs/apps).PK.CS.HS.01

    2. 2

      With guidance, correctly use software that controls computing devices (e.g. e.g. programs, browsers, websites, and applications).PK.CS.HS.02

  • IO.

    Input and OutputIO

    1. 1

      With guidance, identify and apply basic input/output skills.PK.CS.IO.01

      1. a

        Input (keyboarding, mouse, touchscreen, voice, camera, interactive board) PK.CS.IO.01.a

      2. b

        Output (monitor, screen, printer, audio).PK.CS.IO.01.b

  • T.

    TroubleshootingT

    1. 1

      Recognize that computing systems might not work as expected and with guidance can identify simple hardware or software problems (e.g. volume turned down on headphones, monitor turned off).PK.CS.T.01

Networks & the Internet

  • NCO.

    Network Communication & OrganizationNCO

    1. 1

      Recognize that computing devices are connected via wired or wireless networks so that they can communicate with each other. PK.NI.NCO.01

  • C.

    CybersecurityC

    1. 1

      Recognize that passwords are private and should be kept secret. PK.NI.C.01

Data Analysis

  • S.

    StorageS

    1. 1

      Know that the computing device can save information as data that can be searched, modified, and saved or deleted (e.g. save photos, files, or videos).PK.DA.S.01

  • C.

    CollectionC

    1. 1

      Students understand that data about themselves and the world around them is collected, used, and organized in a meaningful way. PK.DA.C.01

  • CVT.

    Visualization & TransformationCVT

    1. 1

      Students represent collected data in a visual way. (e.g. charts, graphs, tables).PK.DA.CVT.01

  • IM.

    Inference and ModelsIM

    1. 1

      Students look for patterns in data, make predictions, and make a model (e.g. make predictions on weather data, butterfly life cycle, etc.) and present in a picture graph or pattern.PK.DA.IM.01

Algorithms and Programming

  • A.

    AlgorithmsA

    1. 1

      With guidance, construct and execute algorithms (set of step-by-step instructions) that includes sequencing and simple loops to accomplish a task, with or without a computing device (e.g. verbally, kinesthetically, with robot devices or a programming language, block coding). PK.AP.A.01

  • V.

    VariablesV

    1. 1

      With guidance, understand that numbers represent different types of data using numbers or other symbols (e.g. thumbs up/thumbs down for yes/no color by number, arrows for direction, encoding/decoding a word using numbers or pictographs). PK.AP.V.01

  • C.

    ControlC

    1. 1

      With guidance, create programs to accomplish tasks using a programming language, robot device, or unplugged activity that includes sequencing events and simple loops (e.g. emphasizing beginning, middle, and end; collaborative programming).PK.AP.C.01

  • M.

    ModularityM

    1. 1

      With guidance, decompose (break down) a larger problem into smaller subproblems.PK.AP.M.01

  • PD.

    Program Development PD

    1. 1

      Create a design document to illustrate thoughts, ideas, and stories in a sequential manner.PK.AP.PD.01

    2. 2

      Recognize that digital items can be owned and that proper credit needs to be given (e.g. using code, music, pictures).PK.AP.PD.02

    3. 3

      With guidance, construct, execute, and debug (identify and fix) algorithms using a programming language and or an unplugged activity that includes sequencing (e.g. use block based programming). PK.AP.PD.03

    4. 4

      With guidance, use correct terminology in the development of an algorithm to solve a simple problem (e.g. beginning, middle, end). PK.AP.PD.04

Impacts of Computing

  • C.

    CultureC

    1. 1

      Understand different ways in which types of technologies are used in your daily life.PK.IC.C.01

  • SI.

    Social InteractionsSI

    1. 1

      With guidance understand what would be appropriate while participating in an online environment. (Digital Citizenship - focus on Digital Literacy). PK.IC.SI.01

  • H.

    HistoryH

    1. 1

      Understand that computing technology has changed and improved the way people live, work, and interact. PK.IC.H.01

  • SLW.

    Safety, Law, & Ethics SLW

    1. 1

      With guidance understand responsible digital citizenship (legal and ethical behaviors) in the use of technology systems and software. PK.IC.SLE.01

  • CP.

    Community PartnershipsCP

    1. 1

      Discuss the fact that a wide range of jobs require knowledge or use of computer science.PK.IC.CP.01

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
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Kansas Computer Science Standards Grades P-12

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