Common Planner
K–12 Standards

Grades K, 1, 2

Other Massachusetts Digital Literacy and Computer Science sets

Computing and Society

  • a.

    Safety and SecurityK-2.CAS.a

    1. 1.

      Demonstrate proper ergonomics (e.g., body position, stretching) when using devices.K-2.CAS.a.1

    2. 2.

      Use electrical devices safely and in moderation (e.g., unplug devices by pulling the plug rather than the cord, do not mix water/food and electric devices, avoid gaming and walking).K-2.CAS.a.2

    3. 3.

      Care for devices appropriately (e.g., handling devices gently, completely shutting down devices when not in use, storing devices in the appropriate container).K-2.CAS.a.3

    4. 4.

      Explain that a password helps protect the privacy of information.K-2.CAS.a.4

    5. 5.

      Identify safe and unsafe examples of online communications.K-2.CAS.a.5

    6. 6.

      Explain why we keep personal information (e.g., name, location, phone number, home address) private.K-2.CAS.a.6

    7. 7.

      Identify which personal information (e.g., user name or real name, school name or home address) should and should not be shared online and with whom.K-2.CAS.a.7

    8. 8.

      Explain why it is necessary to report inappropriate electronic content or contact.K-2.CAS.a.8

  • b.

    Ethics and LawsK-2.CAS.b

    1. 1.

      Define good digital citizenship as using technology safely, responsibly, and ethically.K-2.CAS.b.1

    2. 2.

      Demonstrate responsible use of computers, peripheral devices, and resources as outlined in school rules (Acceptable Use Policy [AUP] for K-2).K-2.CAS.b.2

    3. 3.

      Explain that most digital artifacts have owners.K-2.CAS.b.3

    4. 4.

      Explain the importance of giving credit to media creators/owners when using their work.K-2.CAS.b.4

  • c.

    Interpersonal and Societal ImpactK-2.CAS.c

    1. 1.

      Identify and describe how people (e.g., students, parents, policemen) use many types of technologies in their daily work and personal lives.K-2.CAS.c.1

    2. 2.

      Recognize when the purpose of content is to provide information or to influence you to act.K-2.CAS.c.2

Digital Tools and Collaboration

  • a.

    Digital ToolsK-2.DTC.a

    1. 1.

      Operate a variety of digital tools (e.g., open/close, find, save/print, navigate, use input/output devices).K-2.DTC.a.1

    2. 2.

      Identify, locate, and use letters, numbers, and special keys on a keyboard (e.g., Space Bar, Shift, Delete).K-2.DTC.a.2

    3. 3.

      Create a simple digital artifact.K-2.DTC.a.3

    4. 4.

      Use appropriate digital tools individually and collaboratively to create, review, and revise simple artifacts that include text, images and audio.K-2.DTC.a.4

  • b.

    Collaboration and CommunicationK-2.DTC.b

    1. 1.

      Collaboratively use digital tools and media resources to communicate key ideas and details in a way that informs, persuades, and/or entertains.K-2.DTC.b.1

    2. 2.

      Use a variety of digital tools to exchange information and feedback with teachers.K-2.DTC.b.2

    3. 3.

      Use a variety of digital tools to present information to others.K-2.DTC.b.3

  • c.

    ResearchK-2.DTC.c

    1. 1.

      Conduct basic keyword searches to gather information from teacher-provided digital sources (e.g., online library catalog, databases).K-2.DTC.c.1

    2. 2.

      Create an artifact individually and collaboratively that answers a research question, while clearly expressing thoughts and ideas.K-2.DTC.c.2

    3. 3.

      Acknowledge and name sources of information or media (e.g., title of book, author of book, website).K-2.DTC.c.3

Computing Systems

  • a.

    Computing DevicesK-2.CS.a

    1. 1.

      Identify different kinds of computing devices in the classroom and other places (e.g., laptops, tablets, smart phones, desktops).K-2.CS.a.1

    2. 2.

      Identify visible components of computing devices (e.g., keyboard, screen, monitor, printer, pointing device).K-2.CS.a.2

    3. 3.

      Explain that computing devices function when applications, programs, or commands are executed.K-2.CS.a.3

    4. 4.

      Operate a variety of computing systems (e.g., turn on, use input/output devices such as a mouse, keyboard, or touch screen; find, navigate, launch a program).K-2.CS.a.4

  • b.

    Human and Computer PartnershipsK-2.CS.b

    1. 1.

      Explain that computing devices are machines that are not alive, but can be used to help humans with tasks.K-2.CS.b.1

    2. 2.

      Recognize that some tasks are best completed by humans and others by computing devices (e.g., a human might be able to rescue someone in a normal environment, but robots would be better to use in a dangerous environment).K-2.CS.b.2

    3. 3.

      Recognize that different tools can solve the same problem (e.g., pen and paper, calculators, and smart phones can all be used to solve simple mathematical problems)K-2.CS.b.3

  • c.

    NetworksK-2.CS.c

    1. 1.

      Explain that networks link computers and devices locally and around the world allowing people to access and communicate information.K-2.CS.c.1

  • d.

    ServicesK-2.CS.d

    1. 1.

      No standards at this level.K-2.CS.d.1

Computational Thinking

  • a.

    AbstractionK-2.CT.a

    1. 1.

      List the attributes of a common object, for example, cars have a color, type (e.g., pickup, van, sedan), number of seats, etc.K-2.CT.a.1

  • b.

    AlgorithmsK-2.CT.b

    1. 1.

      Define an algorithm as a sequence of defined steps.K-2.CT.b.1

    2. 2.

      Create a simple algorithm, individually and collaboratively, without using computers to complete a task (e.g., making a sandwich, getting ready for school, checking a book out of the library).K-2.CT.b.2

    3. 3.

      Enact an algorithm using tangible materials (e.g., manipulatives, your body) or present the algorithm in a visual medium (e.g., storyboard).K-2.CT.b.3

  • c.

    DataK-2.CT.c

    1. 1.

      Identify different kinds of information (e.g., text, charts, graphs, numbers, pictures, audio, video, collections of objects.)K-2.CT.c.1

    2. 2.

      Identify, research, and collect information on a topic, issue, problem, or question using age-appropriate digital technologies.K-2.CT.c.2

    3. 3.

      Individually and collaboratively propose a solution to a problem or question based on an analysis of information.K-2.CT.c.3

    4. 4.

      Individually and collaboratively create information visualizations (e.g., charts, infographics).K-2.CT.c.4

    5. 5.

      Explain that computers can save information as data that can be stored, searched, retrieved, and deleted.K-2.CT.c.5

  • d.

    Programming and DevelopmentK-2.CT.d

    1. 1.

      Define a computer program as a set of commands created by people to do something.K-2.CT.d.1

    2. 2.

      Explain that computers only follow the program's instructions.K-2.CT.d.2

    3. 3.

      Individually or collaboratively create a simple program using visual instructions or tools that do not require a textual programming language (e.g., "unplugged" programming activities, a block-based programming language).K-2.CT.d.3

  • e.

    Modeling and SimulationK-2.CT.e

    1. 1.

      Describe how models represent a real-life system (e.g., globe, map, solar system, digital elevation model, weather map).K-2.CT.e.1

    2. 2.

      Define simulation and identify the concepts illustrated by a simple simulation (e.g., growth and health, butterfly life cycle).K-2.CT.e.2

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What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 1, Grade 2, and Kindergarten
When were these standards adopted?
2016

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