Montana K–6 technology standards

collect and categorize data

follow step-by-step instructions

recognize that numbers and symbols represent information. CS.CS.K Computer science computing systems standards for kindergarten are that each student will

identify computing devices

identify examples of common hardware and software CS.DA.K Computer science data and analysis standards to kindergarten are that each student will

retrieve information

identify patterns in data CS.IC.K Computer science impacts of computing standards for kindergarten are that each student will

work respectfully and responsibly in groups

keep login information private and log off devices appropriately

retell step-by-step instructions to complete a task

use numbers and symbols to represent information

arrange sequences and simple loops in correct order CS.CS.1 Computer science computing systems standards for first grade are that each student will

identify tasks that can be performed by computing devices

use appropriate terminology in identifying common hardware and software problems

identify simple hardware and software problems. CS.DA.1 Computer science data and analysis standards for first grade are that each student will

collect and categorize data in up to three categories

retrieve, arrange and modify information

identify patterns in data CS.IC.1 Computer science impacts of computing standards for first grade are that each student will

work respectfully and responsibly in groups

keep login information private and log off devices appropriately

model daily processes by creating and following sets of step-by-step instructions to complete tasks

model the way programs store and manipulate data by using numbers or other symbols to represent information

develop programs with sequences and simple loops to express ideas or address a problem

break down the steps needed to solve a problem into a precise sequence of instructions. CS.CS.2 Computer science computing systems standards for second grade are that each student will

select and operate appropriate tools to perform a variety of tasks

use appropriate terminology in identifying and describing the function of common hardware and software

describe basic hardware and software problems using accurate terminology. CS.DA.2 Computer science data and analysis standards for second grade are that each student will

collect and present the data in various visual formats

define data as gathered and stored information

identify and describe patterns in data visualizations, such as charts or graphs, to make predictions CS.IC.2 Computer science impacts of computing standards for second grade are that each student will

identify how computing technology has changed how people live and work

work respectfully and responsibly online

keep login information private and log off devices appropriately. CS.NI.2 Computer science networks and the internet standards for second grade are that each student will

explain what passwords are and why they are used

recognize that computing devices and the internet enable people to connect with other people, places, information, and ideas

compare and contrast multiple algorithms to complete the same task

break down problems into smaller, manageable subproblems to facilitate the program development process

describe steps taken and choices made during the process of program development

identify intellectual property rights and give appropriate credit when creating or remixing programs CS.CS.3 Computer science computing systems standards for third grade are that each student will

identify the internal and external parts of computing devices

determine potential solutions to solve simple hardware and software problems using common troubleshooting strategies. CS.DA.3 Computer science data and analysis standards for the third grade are that each student will

collect data from multiple sources and display the data in graphs

describe multiple types of data

understand the accuracy of predictions and how they are influenced by the amount of data collected CS.IC.3 Computer science impacts of computing standards for third grade are that each student will

collect diverse perspectives for the purpose of improving computational artifacts

identify rules associated with the appropriate use of digital information when creating computational artifacts

describe ethical issues that relate to computing devices and networks. CS.NI.3 Computer science networks and the internet standards for third grade are that each student will identify how personal information can be protected

compare and refine multiple algorithms for the same task and determine which is the most appropriate

break down problems into smaller, manageable subproblems to facilitate the program development process

test and debug a program or algorithm to ensure it runs as intended. CS.CS.4 Computer science computing systems standards for fourth grade are that each student will

explain the function of individual internal and external parts

determine potential solutions to solve simple hardware and software problems using common troubleshooting strategies. CS.DA.4 Computer science data and analysis standards for fourth grade are that each student will

select and use appropriate non-digital and digital tools to collect and represent data

identify and use multiple types of data to complete a task

evaluate the validity of data based on accuracy and relevance CS.IC.4 Computer science impacts of computing standards for fourth grade are that each student will

collect diverse perspectives for the purpose of improving computational artifacts

identify rules associated with the appropriate use of digital information when creating computational artifacts

describe ethical issues that relate to computing devices and networks. CS.NI.4 Computer science networks and the internet standards for fourth grade are that each student will identify cybersecurity problems

compare and refine multiple algorithms for the same task and determine which is the most appropriate

create programs that use variables to store and modify data

create programs that include sequences, events, loops, and conditionals

modify, remix, or incorporate portions of an existing program to develop something new or add more advanced features

describe choices made during program development CS.CS.5 Computer science computing systems standards for fifth grade are that each student will

describe how internal and external parts of computing devices function to form a system

model how computer hardware and software work together as a system to accomplish tasks

determine potential solutions to solve simple hardware and software problems using common troubleshooting strategies. CS.DA.5 Computer science data and analysis standards for fifth grade are that each student will

organize and present collected data visually to highlight relationships and support a claim

demonstrate how to store, copy, search, retrieve, modify, and delete information using a computing device

use accurate and relevant data to highlight or propose cause-and-effect relationships, predict outcomes, or communicate an idea CS.IC.5 Computer science impacts of computing standards for fifth grade are that each student will

explain how computing technologies have changed Montana and the world, and express how those technologies influence, and are influenced by, cultural practices

identify ways to improve the accessibility and usability of technology products for the diverse needs and wants of users

utilize diverse perspectives for the purpose of improving computational artifacts

apply laws associated with digital information and intellectual property

describe ethical issues that relate to computing devices and networks CS.NI.5 Computer science networks and the internet standards for fifth grade are that each student will

explain cybersecurity problems

explain how personal information can be protected

use algorithms to address complex problems

create clearly named variables that represent different data types and perform operations on their values

develop programs that combine control structures, including nested loops and compound conditionals

decompose problems and subproblems into parts to facilitate the design, implementation, and review of programs

create procedures with parameters to organize code and make it easier to reuse

seek and incorporate feedback from team members and users to refine a solution that meets user needs

incorporate existing code, media, and libraries into original programs, and give attribution

systematically test and refine programs using a range of test cases

distribute tasks and maintain a project timeline when collaboratively developing computational artifacts

document programs in order to make them easier to follow, test, and debug CS.CS.6-8 Computer science computing systems standards for sixth through eighth grades are that each student will

recommend improvements to the design of computing devices, based on an analysis of how users interact with the devices

design projects that combine hardware and software components to collect and exchange data

systematically identify and fix problems with computing devices and their components. CS.DA.6-8 Computer science data and analysis standards for sixth through eighth grades are that each student will

collect data using computational tools and transform the data to make it more useful and reliable

represent data using multiple formats

refine computational models based on the data they have generated. CS.IC.6-8 Computer science impacts of computing standards for sixth through eighth grades are that each student will

compare tradeoffs associated with computing technologies that affect people's everyday activities and career options in Montana and the world, urban, rural, and reservation communities

discuss issues of bias and accessibility in the design of existing technologies

collaborate with other contributors when creating a computational artifact

describe tradeoffs between allowing information, personal or intellectual, to be public and keeping information private and secure CS.NI.6-8 Computer science networks and the internet standards for sixth through eighth grades are that each student will

explain how physical and digital security measures protect electronic information

apply multiple methods of encryption to demonstrate how to securely transmit information

demonstrate how information is broken down and transmitted through multiple devices over networks and the internet and reassembled at the destination