Grades 3, 4

Other West Virginia Learning Skills and Technology Tools sets

• Grades Pre-K, K, 1, 2
• Grades 5, 6, 7, 8
• Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

Student engages, with teacher assistance, in a critical thinking process that synthesizes knowledge and ideas.21C.O.3-4.2.LS1

Student identifies parts of a system and explains how those parts interact with one another.21C.O.3-4.2.LS2

Student engages in a problem solving process that promotes questioning, planning investigations and finding answers and solutions.21C.O.3-4.2.LS3

Student generates ideas for solutions to problems and asks questions in order to create unusual, unique or clever products. Student begins to cognitively recognize the skills of adapting, improving, modifying, and expanding existing thoughts or ideas to create products.21C.O.3-4.2.LS4

Student troubleshoots simple hardware and software problems (e.g., rebooting, closing applications, powering off and restarting computers, using simple help menus, clearing print queues).21C.O.3-4.2.TT1

Student collaborates with peers, experts and others using telecommunications and online resources (e.g., e-mail, online discussions) to participate in collaborative problem-solving activities for the purpose of developing solutions or products for audiences inside and outside the classroom.21C.O.3-4.2.TT2

Student uses technology tools (e.g., presentation software, word processing software, publishing software, group web page design, digital cameras, scanners) for individual and collaborative writing, communication, and publishing activities to create informative products for audiences inside and outside the classroom.21C.O.3-4.2.TT3

Student uses technology tools (e.g., calculators, data collection probes, videos, educational software) for problem solving, self-directed learning, and extended learning activities.21C.O.3-4.2.TT4

Student manages and preempts negative emotions before they escalate, exercises self-restraint without assistance, and works productively in a variety of group settings.21C.O.3-4.3.LS1

Student is flexible in assuming various roles and responsibilities in the classroom and the school, and with minimal assistance, considers alternative methods, solutions and perspectives to solving a problem or completing a task.21C.O.3-4.3.LS2

Student engages in the goal setting process, and with guidance, demonstrates ability to change focus and direction or use different strategies, while using instructional rubrics and other tools to monitor and evaluate his/her performance.21C.O.3-4.3.LS3

Student appreciates, accepts and works cooperatively with others, in both academic and social contexts, shares responsibility for continued improvement of the academic performance and climate of the school, and exhibits ethical behavior while working alone or communicating with others.21C.O.3-4.3.LS4

Student uses his/her interpersonal skills when in an assigned leadership role, helps others stay focused and successfully moves the group toward the goal.21C.O.3-4.3.LS5

Student focuses on the larger goal of a project, frames appropriate questions related to the goal, develops and initiates a plan of action with specific tasks and appropriate benchmarks, and completes the project on time.21C.O.3-4.3.LS6

Student practices responsible use of technology systems. Student identifies the consequences of viruses, vandalism and inappropriate use of hardware and software.21C.O.3-4.3.TT1

Student evaluates bookmarked Internet sites or teacher-directed sites for relevance to curriculum tasks.21C.O.3-4.3.TT2

Student identifies and describes the impact of technology on homes, school and business environments. Student identifies how technology supports individual and group work and assistance for students with disabilities.21C.O.3-4.3.TT3

Student complies with county acceptable use policy. Student identifies the need for acceptable use policies (AUP), discusses basic issues related to responsible use of technology and information and describes personal consequences of inappropriate use, and begins to cite sources for information found through electronic searches.21C.O.3-4.3.TT4

Student identifies why technology is important to them, the purpose of using login names and passwords, and reasons for keeping them private. Student models acceptable use and understands the etiquette of email communications.21C.O.3-4.3.TT5

Student selects appropriate technology tools and resources needed to communicate information to others, to achieve personal goals, and to support independent learning.21C.O.3-4.3.TT6

Student identifies need to protect identity online, in email, and/or websites, and the importance of limiting distribution of information/pictures. Student begins to apply strategies for protecting identity online, in email, and on websites.21C.O.3-4.3.TT7