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These are the standards for High School course, Exploring Computer Science. We track which standards we have covered here, only for the 2015-2016 school year. | These are the standards for High School course, Exploring Computer Science. We track which standards we have covered here, only for the 2015-2016 school year. | ||
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| Use predefined functions and parameters, classes and methods to divide a complex problem into simpler parts.|| Computational Thinking || Yes | | Use predefined functions and parameters, classes and methods to divide a complex problem into simpler parts.|| Computational Thinking || Yes | ||
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| Describe a software development process used to solve software problems (e.g., design, coding, testing, verification).|| Computational Thinking || | | Describe a software development process used to solve software problems (e.g., design, coding, testing, verification).|| Computational Thinking || Yes | ||
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| Explain how sequence, selection, iteration, and recursion are building blocks of algorithms.|| Computational Thinking || | | Explain how sequence, selection, iteration, and recursion are building blocks of algorithms.|| Computational Thinking || Yes | ||
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| Compare techniques for analyzing massive data collections.|| Computational Thinking || Not Yet | | Compare techniques for analyzing massive data collections.|| Computational Thinking || Not Yet | ||
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| Describe the relationship between binary and hexadecimal representations.|| Computational Thinking || | | Describe the relationship between binary and hexadecimal representations.|| Computational Thinking || Yes | ||
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| Analyze the representation and trade-offs among various forms of digital information.|| Computational Thinking || Not Yet | | Analyze the representation and trade-offs among various forms of digital information.|| Computational Thinking || Not Yet | ||
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| Describe how various types of data are stored in a computer system.|| Computational Thinking || | | Describe how various types of data are stored in a computer system.|| Computational Thinking || Yes | ||
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| Use modeling and simulation to represent and understand natural phenomena.|| Computational Thinking || Not Yet | | Use modeling and simulation to represent and understand natural phenomena.|| Computational Thinking || Not Yet | ||
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| Discuss the value of abstraction to manage problem complexity.|| Computational Thinking || | | Discuss the value of abstraction to manage problem complexity.|| Computational Thinking || Yes | ||
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| Describe the concept of parallel processing as a strategy to solve large problems.|| Computational Thinking || Not Yet | | Describe the concept of parallel processing as a strategy to solve large problems.|| Computational Thinking || Not Yet | ||
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| Describe how computation shares features with art and music by translating human intention into an artifact.|| Computational Thinking || Not Yet | | Describe how computation shares features with art and music by translating human intention into an artifact.|| Computational Thinking || Not Yet | ||
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| Work in a team to design and develop a software artifact.|| Collaboration || | | Work in a team to design and develop a software artifact.|| Collaboration || Yes | ||
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| Use collaborative tools to communicate with project team members (e.g., discussion threads, wikis, blogs, version control, etc.).|| Collaboration || | | Use collaborative tools to communicate with project team members (e.g., discussion threads, wikis, blogs, version control, etc.).|| Collaboration || Yes | ||
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| Describe how computing enhances traditional forms and enables new forms of experience, expression, communication, and collaboration|| Collaboration || Not yet | | Describe how computing enhances traditional forms and enables new forms of experience, expression, communication, and collaboration|| Collaboration || Not yet | ||
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| Identify how collaboration influences the design and development of software products.|| Collaboration || Not yet | | Identify how collaboration influences the design and development of software products.|| Collaboration || Not yet | ||
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| Create and organize Web pages through the use of a variety of web programming design tools.|| Computing & Programming || | | Create and organize Web pages through the use of a variety of web programming design tools.|| Computing & Programming || Yes | ||
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| Use mobile devices/emulators to design, develop, and implement mobile computing applications.|| Computing & Programming || Not yet | | Use mobile devices/emulators to design, develop, and implement mobile computing applications.|| Computing & Programming || Not yet | ||
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| Use various debugging and testing methods to ensure program correctness (e.g., test cases, unit testing, white box, black box, integration testing)|| Computing & Programming || Not yet | | Use various debugging and testing methods to ensure program correctness (e.g., test cases, unit testing, white box, black box, integration testing)|| Computing & Programming || Not yet | ||
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| Apply analysis, design, and implementation techniques to solve problems (e.g., use one or more software lifecycle models).|| Computing & Programming || | | Apply analysis, design, and implementation techniques to solve problems (e.g., use one or more software lifecycle models).|| Computing & Programming || Yes | ||
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| Use Application Program Interfaces (APIs) and libraries to facilitate programming solutions.|| Computing & Programming || Not yet | | Use Application Program Interfaces (APIs) and libraries to facilitate programming solutions.|| Computing & Programming || Not yet | ||
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| Explain the program execution process. || Computing & Programming || Not yet | | Explain the program execution process. || Computing & Programming || Not yet | ||
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| Explain the principles of security by examining encryption, cryptography, and authentication techniques.|| Computing & Programming || | | Explain the principles of security by examining encryption, cryptography, and authentication techniques.|| Computing & Programming || Yes | ||
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| Explore a variety of careers to which computing is central.|| Computing & Programming || | | Explore a variety of careers to which computing is central.|| Computing & Programming || Yes | ||
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| Describe techniques for locating and collecting small and large-scale data sets. || Computing & Programming || Not yet | | Describe techniques for locating and collecting small and large-scale data sets. || Computing & Programming || Not yet | ||
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| Describe how mathematical and statistical functions, sets, and logic are used in computation.|| Computing & Programming || Yes | |||
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| Describe the unique features of computers embedded in mobile devices and vehicles (e.g., cell phones, automobiles, airplanes).|| Computers and Communications Devices || Not yet | | Describe the unique features of computers embedded in mobile devices and vehicles (e.g., cell phones, automobiles, airplanes).|| Computers and Communications Devices || Not yet | ||
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| Develop criteria for purchasing or upgrading computer system hardware.|| Computers and Communications Devices || | | Develop criteria for purchasing or upgrading computer system hardware.|| Computers and Communications Devices || Yes | ||
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| Describe the principal components of computer organization (e.g., input, output, processing, and storage).|| Computers and Communications Devices || Not yet | | Describe the principal components of computer organization (e.g., input, output, processing, and storage).|| Computers and Communications Devices || Not yet | ||
Latest revision as of 10:41, 20 March 2017
This course is archived, and no longer updated. This course was delivered during the 2015 - 2016 school year.
These are the standards for High School course, Exploring Computer Science. We track which standards we have covered here, only for the 2015-2016 school year.
| Standard | Category | Covered 15-16 school year? |
|---|---|---|
| Use predefined functions and parameters, classes and methods to divide a complex problem into simpler parts. | Computational Thinking | Yes |
| Describe a software development process used to solve software problems (e.g., design, coding, testing, verification). | Computational Thinking | Yes |
| Explain how sequence, selection, iteration, and recursion are building blocks of algorithms. | Computational Thinking | Yes |
| Compare techniques for analyzing massive data collections. | Computational Thinking | Not Yet |
| Describe the relationship between binary and hexadecimal representations. | Computational Thinking | Yes |
| Analyze the representation and trade-offs among various forms of digital information. | Computational Thinking | Not Yet |
| Describe how various types of data are stored in a computer system. | Computational Thinking | Yes |
| Use modeling and simulation to represent and understand natural phenomena. | Computational Thinking | Not Yet |
| Discuss the value of abstraction to manage problem complexity. | Computational Thinking | Yes |
| Describe the concept of parallel processing as a strategy to solve large problems. | Computational Thinking | Not Yet |
| Describe how computation shares features with art and music by translating human intention into an artifact. | Computational Thinking | Not Yet |
| Work in a team to design and develop a software artifact. | Collaboration | Yes |
| Use collaborative tools to communicate with project team members (e.g., discussion threads, wikis, blogs, version control, etc.). | Collaboration | Yes |
| Describe how computing enhances traditional forms and enables new forms of experience, expression, communication, and collaboration | Collaboration | Not yet |
| Identify how collaboration influences the design and development of software products. | Collaboration | Not yet |
| Create and organize Web pages through the use of a variety of web programming design tools. | Computing & Programming | Yes |
| Use mobile devices/emulators to design, develop, and implement mobile computing applications. | Computing & Programming | Not yet |
| Use various debugging and testing methods to ensure program correctness (e.g., test cases, unit testing, white box, black box, integration testing) | Computing & Programming | Not yet |
| Apply analysis, design, and implementation techniques to solve problems (e.g., use one or more software lifecycle models). | Computing & Programming | Yes |
| Use Application Program Interfaces (APIs) and libraries to facilitate programming solutions. | Computing & Programming | Not yet |
| Select appropriate file formats for various types and uses of data. | Computing & Programming | Not yet |
| Describe a variety of programming languages available to solve problems and develop systems. | Computing & Programming | Not yet |
| Explain the program execution process. | Computing & Programming | Not yet |
| Explain the principles of security by examining encryption, cryptography, and authentication techniques. | Computing & Programming | Yes |
| Explore a variety of careers to which computing is central. | Computing & Programming | Yes |
| Describe techniques for locating and collecting small and large-scale data sets. | Computing & Programming | Not yet |
| Describe how mathematical and statistical functions, sets, and logic are used in computation. | Computing & Programming | Yes |
| Describe the unique features of computers embedded in mobile devices and vehicles (e.g., cell phones, automobiles, airplanes). | Computers and Communications Devices | Not yet |
| Develop criteria for purchasing or upgrading computer system hardware. | Computers and Communications Devices | Yes |
| Describe the principal components of computer organization (e.g., input, output, processing, and storage). | Computers and Communications Devices | Not yet |
| Compare various forms of input and output. | Computers and Communications Devices | Not yet |
| Explain the multiple levels of hardware and software that support program execution (e.g., compilers, interpreters, operating systems, networks). | Computers and Communications Devices | Not yet |
| Apply strategies for identifying and solving routine hardware and software problems that occur in everyday life. | Computers and Communications Devices | Not yet |
| Compare and contrast client-server and peer-to-peer network strategies. | Computers and Communications Devices | Not yet |
| Explain the basic components of computer networks (e.g., servers, file protection, routing, spoolers and queues, shared resources, and fault-tolerance). | Computers and Communications Devices | Not yet |
| Describe how the Internet facilitates global communication. | Computers and Communications Devices | Not yet |
| Describe the major applications of artificial intelligence and robotics. | Computers and Communications Devices | Not yet |
| Compare appropriate and inappropriate social networking behaviors. | Community, Global, and Ethical Impacts | Not yet |
| Discuss the impact of computing technology on business and commerce (e.g., automated tracking of goods, automated financial transactions, e-commerce, cloud computing). | Community, Global, and Ethical Impacts | Not yet |
| Describe the role that adaptive technology can play in the lives of people with special needs. | Community, Global, and Ethical Impacts | Not yet |
| Compare the positive and negative impacts of technology on culture (e.g., social networking, delivery of news and other public media, and intercultural communication). | Community, Global, and Ethical Impacts | Not yet |
| Describe strategies for determining the reliability of information found on the Internet. | Community, Global, and Ethical Impacts | Not yet |
| Distinguish between information access and information distribution rights. | Community, Global, and Ethical Impacts | Not yet |
| Describe how different kinds of software licenses can be used to share and protect intellectual property. | Community, Global, and Ethical Impacts | Not yet |
| Discuss the social and economic implications associated with hacking and software piracy. | Community, Global, and Ethical Impacts | Not yet |
| Describe different ways in which software is created and shared and their benefits and drawbacks (commercial software, public domain software, open source development). | Community, Global, and Ethical Impacts | Not yet |
| Describe security and privacy issues that relate to computer networks. | Community, Global, and Ethical Impacts | Not yet |
| Explain the impact of the digital divide on access to critical information. | Community, Global, and Ethical Impacts | Not yet |