Common Planner
K–12 Standards

Grade 7

Other Maryland Computer Science sets

Computing SystemsCS

  • D.

    DevicesD

    1. 1

      Evaluate existing computing devices and make recommendations for improvements to design that consider usability through a variety of lenses (accessibility, ergonomics, learnability, security).7.CS.D.01

  • HS.

    Hardware & SoftwareHS

    1. 1

      Select appropriate hardware and software components for a project considering what type of data will be collected, stored, retrieved, and exchanged.7.CS.HS.01

  • T.

    TroubleshootingT

    1. 1

      Identify and fix problems with computing devices and their interfaced components using a variety of strategies (e.g. lost data retrieval, hardware password recovery, file restoration, key logging).7.CS.T.01

Networks and the InternetNI

  • NCO.

    Network Communication & OrganizationNCO

    1. 1

      Explain and model the process to replace lost packets using a protocol for information transfer.7.NI.NCO.01

  • C.

    CybersecurityC

    1. 1

      Explain how to protect electronic information using both physical (hard drive) and digital measures; explain existing cybersecurity concerns with the internet and the systems it uses.7.NI.C.01

Data AnalysisDA

  • S.

    StorageS

    1. 1

      Represent data using multiple encoding schemes.7.DA.S.01

  • CVT.

    Collection, Visualization & Transformation CVT

    1. 1

      Collect data using computational tools and hardware (e.g., sensors) and transform the data to make it more useful and reliable.7.DA.CVT.01

  • IM.

    Inference & ModelsIM

    1. 1

      Verify a model’s accuracy by comparing the results with observed data. 7.DA.IM.01

Algorithms and ProgrammingAP

  • A.

    AlgorithmsA

    1. 1

      Select and modify existing algorithms and pseudocode to solve complex problems.7.AP.A.01

  • V.

    VariablesV

    1. 1

      Create clearly named variables that represent different types of data.7.AP.V.01

  • C.

    ControlC

    1. 1

      Develop secure programs that utilize combinations of loops, compound conditionals, and the manipulation of variables representing different data types.7.AP.C.01

  • M.

    ModularityM

    1. 1

      Decompose problems and subproblems into parts to facilitate the secure design, implementation, and review of increasingly complex programs.7.AP.M.01

    2. 2

      Create and use a function in a program to repeat instructions in order to organize code and make it easier to reuse.7.AP.M.0

  • PD.

    Program DevelopmentPD

    1. 1

      Seek and incorporate feedback from team members and users to refine the solution to a problem.7.AP.PD.01

    2. 2

      Incorporate existing code, media and libraries into original programs of increasing complexity, from secure sources, and give appropriate attribution7.AP.PD.02

    3. 3

      Test and refine existing and original programs using user input and secure software development guidance.7.AP.PD.03

    4. 4

      Explain how effective communication between participants is required for successful collaboration when developing computational artifacts.7.AP.PD.04

    5. 5

      Document complex programs in order to make them easier to understand, test, and debug.7.AP.PD.05

Impacts of ComputingIC

  • C.

    Culture and DiversityC

    1. 1

      Explain how computing impacts people’s everyday activities, career options, and diversity in innovation in computing and non-computing fields.7.IC.C.01

    2. 2

      Explain issues of bias and accessibility that occur in the design of existing computing technologies and describe the role and responsibility of a designer in reducing bias. 7.IC.C.02

  • SI.

    Social InteractionsSI

    1. 1

      Individually and collaboratively use advanced tools to design and create online content (e.g., digital portfolio, multimedia, blog, webpage). 7.IC.SI.01

  • SLE.

    Safety, Law & EthicsSLE

    1. 1

      Explain the connection between the longevity of data on the internet, personal online identity, and personal privacy.7.IC.SLE.01

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 7
Where can I read the official document?
Maryland’s K-12 Computer Science Standards

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