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K–12 Standards

Computer Programming

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Computer Concepts1

  • 1

    Describe the impact of software on  society 1.1

  • 2

    Discuss legal/ethical issues related to computer programming and software development1.2

  • 3

    Describe the categories and evolution of programming languages 1.3

  • 4

    Demonstrate an understanding of computer theory (e.g., bits, bytes, binary logic, memory, and storage)   1.4

  • 5

    Apply  the application environment/interface for the specific language being covered (e.g., JCreator, BlueJay, and Visual Studio) 1.5

  • 6

    Explain the concept of security and its relationship to programming 1.6

  • 7

    Identify components of the information system model (input, process, output, storage) 1.7

Logical Problem-Solving Skills2

  • 1

    Analyze a problem 2.1

  • 2

    Determine the steps needed to solve a problem 2.2

  • 3

    Create an algorithm to solve a problem 2.3

  • 4

    Illustrate the problem solution using a storyboard, flowchart or pseudocode 2.4

  • 5

    Build a program from a storyboard, flowchart, or pseudocode 2.5

  • 6

    Explain how to create and integrate reusable component into a program 2.6

  • 7

    Explain how a program is tested and accepted for release 2.7

  • 8

    Document code.2.8

Program Algorithms3

  • 1

    Use correct syntax and naming conventions of a given programming language 3.1

  • 2

    Create a program using internal documentation 3.2

  • 3

    Identify the use and limitations of different data types (integer, double, and constant) 3.3

  • 4

    Create programs that include:;;  3.4

    1. a

              Variables, data types, and constants3.4.a

    2. b

              Counters and accumulators3.4.b

    3. c

              Arithmetic expressions and assignment statements3.4.c

    4. d

              User input3.4.d

    5. e

              Input validation3.4.e

    6. f

               Boolean expressions3.4.f

    7. g

              Conditional statement3.4.g

    8. h

              Iterations 3.4.h

    9. i

               Opening, writing, and reading from a data file3.4.i

    10. j

               Producing formatted output3.4.j

    11. k

              Use one or more student created functions that passes data to the function using parameters3.4.k

    12. l

               Modular programing and implement classes3.4.l

  • 5

    Identify type of errors (e.g.syntax, run-time and logic) 3.5

  • 6

    Create a program with a standard graphic user interface (GUI) that includes: objects and menus; and a custom GUI 3.6

  • 7

    Modify an existing program 3.7

  • 8

    Create a program in collaboration with a team 3.8

  • 9

    Describe and practice steps of troubleshooting and debugging3.9

Data Structure Concepts4

  • 1

    Create a program using a list 4.1

  • 2

    Create a program using one- and two-dimensional arrays 4.2

  • 3

    Create a program using a sort routine 4.3

  • 4

    Create file structures 4.4

  • 5

    Describe database structures (e.g., fields, records, files, and tables) 4.5

  • 6

    Write code to append, delete, and update a data structure 4.6

  • 7

    Write code to search, sort, and query a data structure4.7

Additional Programming Concepts5

  • 1

    Implement techniques for programming for efficiency (e.g., processing time, programmer time, etc.) 5.1

  • 2

    create a user-friendly program (e.g., user testing, user experience, ect.)5.2

  • 3

    Create programs with event-driven programming 5.3

  • 4

    Demonstrate error catching/handling 5.4

  • 5

    Compare object-oriented programming with structured programming 5.5

  • 6

    Describe considerations for mobile application programming 5.6

  • 7

    Identify accessibility considerations in programming 5.7

Prepare for Employment6

  • 1

    Demonstrate working as a team 6.1

  • 2

    Identify careers in the information technology field 6.2

  • 3

    Demonstrate communication skills 6.3

  • 4

    Discuss ethical behaviors in the workplace.6.4

  • 5

    Demonstrate interpersonal skills 6.5

  • 6

    Exhibit leadership skills through a student organization (e.g.FBLA, PBL, ACM)6.6

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, and Grade 12
Where can I read the official document?
2022Computer Programming

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