Level 3B: 11-12

Other Washington Computer Science sets

• Grades K, 1, 2
• Grades 3, 4, 5
• Grades 6, 7, 8
• Level 2: 6-8
• Grades 9, 10
• Level 3A: 9-10
• Grades 11, 12

Describe the issues that impact network functionality (e.g., bandwidth, load, delay, topology).P.7.2

 Compare ways software developers protect devices and information from unauthorized access.P.7.2

Use data analysis tools and techniques to identify patterns in data representing complex systems.P.4.1

 Select data collection tools and techniques to generate data sets that support a claim or communicate information.P.7.2

Evaluate the ability of models and simulations to test and support the refinement of hypotheses.P.4.4

Describe how artificial intelligence drives many software and physical systems.P.7.2

Implement an artificial intelligence algorithm to play a game against a human opponent or solve a problem.P.5.3

Use and adapt classic algorithms to solve computational problems.P.4.2

Evaluate algorithms in terms of their efficiency, correctness, and clarity.P.4.2

Compare and contrast fundamental data structures and their uses.P.4.2

Illustrate the flow of execution of a recursive algorithm.P.3.2

Construct solutions to problems using student-created components, such as procedures, modules and/or objects. P.5.2

Analyze a large-scale computational problem and identify generalizable patterns that can be applied to a solution.P.4.1

Demonstrate code reuse by creating programming solutions using libraries and APIs.P.5.3

Plan and develop programs for broad audiences using a software lifecycle process.P.5.1

 Explain security issues that might lead to compromised computer programs.P.7.2

 Develop programs for multiple computing platforms.P.5.2

Use version control systems, integrated development environments (IDEs), and collaborative tools and practices (code documentation) in a group software project.P.2.4

Develop and use a series of test cases to verify that a program performs according to its design specifications.P.6.1

Modify an existing program to add additional functionality and discuss intended and unintended implications (e.g., breaking other functionality).P.5.3

Evaluate key qualities of a program through a process such as a code review.P.6.3

Compare multiple programming languages and discuss how their features make them suitable for solving different types of problems.P.7.2

Evaluate computational artifacts to maximize their beneficial effects and minimize harmful effects on society. P.6.1, P.1.2

Evaluate the impact of equity, access, and influence on the distribution of computing resources in a global society.P.1.2

Predict how computational innovations that have revolutionized aspects of our culture might evolve.P.7.2

Debate laws and regulations that impact the development and use of software.P.3.3, P.7.3