Illinois K–6 technology standards

Illinois writes its own technology standards. They are published as Illinois Computer Science Standards (2019), adopted 2019 and are not a version of a national framework. 62 of 63 are matched to a national standard.

Extracted from ISBE Illinois Computer Science Standards (2019, CSTA-2017-based) PDF via scripts/extract-il-technology.py (block finditer-split). 63/63 K-6 codes present (0 missing). Codes BAND.DOMAIN.NUM (K-2/3-5/6-8 bands; 6-8 covers grade 6; 9-10/11-12 excluded); domains CS/NI/DA/AP/IC = CSTA concepts. Resolves the CSP transcription defects noted in the defer entry (reading-order dump is clean).

Framework: Illinois Computer Science Standards (2019)
Adopted: 2019
Source last checked: July 25, 2026

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63 standards, kindergarten through 6th grade

K-2.CS.1K-2
Select and operate appropriate software to perform a variety of tasks and recognize that users have different needs and preferences for the technology they use.
K-2.CS.02K-2
Use appropriate terminology in identifying and describing the function of common physical components of computing systems (hardware).
K-2.CS.03K-2
Describe basic hardware and software problems using accurate terminology.
K-2.NI.04K-2
Explain what passwords are and why we use them and use strong passwords to protect devices and information from unauthorized access.
K-2.DA.05K-2
Store, copy, search, retrieve, modify, and delete information using a computing device and define the information stored as data.
K-2.DA.06K-2
Collect and present the same data in various visual formats.
K-2.DA.07K-2
Identify and describe patterns in data visualizations, such as charts or graphs, to make predictions.
K-2.AP.08K-2
Model daily processes by creating and following algorithms (sets of step-by- step instructions) to complete tasks.
K-2.AP.09K-2
Model the way programs store and manipulate data by using numbers or other symbols to represent information.
K-2.AP.10K-2
Develop programs with sequences and simple loops, to express ideas or address a problem.
K-2.AP.11K-2
Decompose (break down) the steps needed to solve a problem into a precise sequence of instructions.
K-2.AP.12K-2
Develop plans that describe a program’s sequence of events, goals, and expected outcomes.
K-2.AP.13K-2
Give attribution when using the ideas and creations of others while developing programs.
K-2.AP.14K-2
Debug (identify and fix) errors in an algorithm or program that includes sequences and simple loops.
K-2.AP.15K-2
Using correct terminology, describe steps taken and choices made during the iterative process of program development.
K-2.IC.16K-2
Compare how people live and work before and after the implementation or adoption of new computing technology.
K-2.IC.17K-2
Work respectfully and responsibly with others online.
K-2.IC.18K-2
Keep login information private and log off of devices appropriately.
3-5.CS.013-5
Describe how internal and external parts of computing devices function to form a system.
3-5.CS.023-5
Model how computer hardware and software work together as a system to accomplish tasks. Discuss task specific embedded systems.
3-5.CS.033-5
Determine potential solutions to solve simple hardware and software problems using common troubleshooting strategies.
3-5.NI.043-5
Model how information is broken down into smaller pieces, transmitted as packets through multiple devices over networks and the internet, and reassembled at the destination.
3-5.NI.053-5
Discuss real-world cybersecurity problems and how personal information can be protected.
3-5.DA.063-5
Organize and present collected data visually to highlight relationships and support a claim.
3-5.DA.073-5
Use data to highlight or propose cause-and-effect relationships, predict outcomes, or communicate an idea.
3-5.AP.083-5
Compare and refine multiple algorithms for the same task and determine which is the most appropriate.
3-5.AP.093-5
Create programs that use variables to store and modify data.
3-5.AP.103-5
Create programs that include sequences, events, loops, and conditionals.
3-5.AP.113-5
Decompose (break down) problems into smaller, manageable subproblems to facilitate the program development process.
3-5.AP.123-5
Modify, remix, or incorporate portions of an existing program into one's own work, to develop something new or add more advanced features.
3-5.AP.133-5
Use an iterative process to plan the development of a program by including others' perspectives and considering user preferences.
3-5.AP.143-5
Observe intellectual property rights and give appropriate attribution when creating or remixing programs.
3-5.AP.153-5
Test and debug (identify and fix errors) a program or algorithm to ensure it runs as intended.
3-5.AP.163-5
Take on varying roles, with teacher guidance, when collaborating with peers during the design, implementation, and review stages of program development.
3-5.AP.173-5
Describe choices made during program development using code comments, presentations, and demonstrations.
3-5.IC.183-5
Discuss computing technologies that have changed the world and express how those technologies influence, and are influenced by, cultural practices.
3-5.IC.193-5
Brainstorm ways to improve the accessibility and usability of technology products for the diverse needs and wants of users.
3-5.IC.203-5
Seek diverse perspectives for the purpose of improving computational artifacts.
3-5.IC.213-5
Use public domain or Creative Commons media and refrain from copying or using material created by others without permission.
6-8.CS.016-8
Recommend improvements to the design of computing devices, based on an analysis of how users interact with the devices.
6-8.CS.026-8
Design projects that combine hardware and software components to collect and exchange data.
6-8.CS.036-8
Systematically identify and fix problems with computing devices and their components.
6-8.NI.046-8
Model the role of protocols in transmitting data across networks and the internet.
6-8.NI.056-8
Explain how physical and digital security measures protect electronic information.
6-8.NI.066-8
Apply multiple methods of encryption to model the secure transmission of information.
6-8.DA.076-8
Represent data using multiple encoding schemes.
6-8.DA.086-8
Collect data using computational tools and transform the data to make it more useful and reliable.
6-8.DA.096-8
Refine computational models based on the data they have generated.
6-8.DA.106-8
Evaluate the misuse of data and impact of distorted outcomes.
6-8.AP.116-8
Use flowcharts or pseudocode to address complex problems as algorithms.
6-8.AP.126-8
Perform operations on student-created variables that possess descriptive names and represent different data types.
6-8.AP.136-8
Design and iteratively develop programs that combine control structures, including nested loops and compound conditionals.
6-8.AP.146-8
Decompose problems and subproblems into parts to facilitate the design, implementation, and review of programs.
6-8.AP.156-8
Create procedures with parameters to organize code and make it easier to reuse.
6-8.AP.166-8
Seek and incorporate feedback from team members and users to refine a solution that meets user needs.
6-8.AP.176-8
Incorporate existing code, media, and libraries into original programs and give attribution.
6-8.AP.186-8
Systematically test and refine programs using a range of test cases.
6-8.AP.196-8
Distribute tasks and maintain a project timeline when collaboratively developing computational artifacts.
6-8.AP.206-8
Document programs to make them easier to follow, test, and debug.
6-8.IC.216-8
Compare tradeoffs associated with computing technologies that affect people's everyday activities and career options.
6-8.IC.226-8
Discuss issues of bias and accessibility in the design of existing technologies.
6-8.IC.236-8
Collaborate with many contributors through strategies such as crowdsourcing or surveys when creating a computational artifact.
6-8.IC.246-8
Describe tradeoffs between allowing information to be public and keeping information private and secure.

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