Louisiana K–6 technology standards

Create clearly named variables representing different data types and perform operations on the variables’ values.

Create, use, and apply an algorithm to complete a task. Compare the results of algorithm usage trials and refine the algorithm.

Define what a control structure is and create programs that include sequences, conditionals, events, and loops.

Define and apply decomposition to a complex problem in order to create smaller subproblems that can be solved through step-by-step instructions.

Modify, remix, or incorporate parts of an existing problem’s solution to develop something new or add more advanced features to a program.

Create a simple program to achieve a goal with expected outcomes.

Test and debug a program or algorithm to ensure the program produces the intended outcome.

Collaborate with a team of peers to design, implement, test, and review the stages of program development.

Identify intellectual property rights and apply the appropriate attribution when creating or remixing programs.

Describe and justify the steps taken and choices made during a program’s development.

Using an iterative process, test a program step-by-step and document areas of refinement.

Identify and select the appropriate hardware to complete computing tasks.

Identify and select the appropriate software to complete computing tasks.

Evaluate hardware and software types to meet users’ needs in completing various computing tasks.

Propose potential ways to address computing problems using appropriate hardware or software.

Organize and present data visually to highlight relationships and support claims.

Classify types of data and describe the attributes used to sort data.

Select the appropriate data collection tool and technique to gather data to support a claim or communicate information.

Describe and collect data utilizing the appropriate units of measure and discuss how data format impacts a computing system.

Compare and contrast ways to store data using technology.

Explain how to save and name data, search for data, retrieve data, modify data, and delete data using a computing device.

Organize and present data visually in at least three ways to highlight relationships and evaluate a claim.

Evaluate data quality and clean data when indicated using the criteria of validity, accuracy, completeness, consistency, and uniformity.

Utilize data to create models, answer investigative questions, and make predictions.

Analyze data for patterns and relationships.

Describe how computing has changed the ways people live and work.

Identify and describe examples of appropriate versus inappropriate computer communications.

Identify examples of cyberbullying with age-appropriate responses.

Explain how online actions have real-world consequences and that laws and rules may also apply online.

Describe the safe versus unsafe uses of computing systems at age-appropriate levels.

Explain how the school and school system’s computing rules and policies keep students safe.

Explain how networks connect computers to other computing systems and the internet.

Describe personally identifiable information (PII) and identify practices for when and where sharing PII is appropriate.

Identify ways to maintain data security when using networks.

Evaluate and use naming conventions for variables to accurately communicate the variables’ meaning to other users and programmers.

Evaluate algorithms in terms of efficiency, correctness, and clarity.

Compare and contrast data constants and variables.

Explain the functions of various control structures. Compare and contrast examples of control structure types.

Design and iteratively develop programs that combine control structures into advanced control structures.

Decompose problems to facilitate program design, implementation, and review.

Create procedures with parameters to organize code and promote reusability.

Seek and incorporate feedback from peers to employ user-centered design solutions.

Use applicable industry practices to test, debug, document, and peer review code.

Develop computational artifacts by working as a team, distributing tasks, and maintaining an iterative project timeline.

Incorporate existing resources into original programs and give the proper attributions.

Systematically test, document outcomes, and refine programs using a range of test cases.

Analyze the functions and interactions of core components within a computer system.

Explain how hardware and software components work together to perform specific tasks.

Evaluate possible solutions to a hardware or software problem.

Analyze and explain the connection between data sets and graphical representations.

Evaluate the most efficient and effective ways to arrange, collect, and visually represent data to inform others.

Compare and contrast how data is collected using computational and non-computational tools and processes.

Analyze scenarios and computing systems to determine the appropriate data entry format for specific tasks.

Propose methods to back up data safely and the appropriate practices for data risk management.

Describe how different representations of real-world phenomena, such as letters, numbers, and images are encoded as data.

Utilize tools and techniques to locate, collect, and create visualizations of large-scale data sets.

Collect and transform data using computational tools to make functional and reliable data for use in hypothesis testing.

Refine computational models based on data generated by the models.

Describe and evaluate the accuracy of a modeled system by comparing the generated results with observed data from the system the data represents.

Identify foundational computational advancements through the use of the technology innovation cycle.

Plan and devise new ideas and solutions for problems with inspiration from previous discoveries in computational knowledge.

Develop and propose norms for informal versus formal online communications.

Analyze communication technologies and then describe how the technology’s use influences individuals and society.

Generate designs that increase the accessibility and usability of technology for various groups of users.

Identify applicable laws that impact personal, industry, or business computing practices.

Recommend and propose computing-use guidelines to maintain a user’s personal safety, privacy, and well-being.

Describe and categorize factors that affect user’s access to computing resources locally, nationally, and globally.

Analyze the various structures and functions of a network.

Identify and differentiate the protocols utilized in data sharing across networks.

Analyze threats and vulnerabilities to information security for individuals and organizations.

Explain how physical and digital security practices and measures proactively address threats to users, data, and devices within and across networks.