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KeyCode: Grades 7-8 (2023)

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Determine and discuss the value of professionalism and involvement in professional, academic, and leadership activities.1

  • 1

    Recognize and discuss the academic and professional benefits of participating in a CTSO.1.1

    1. 1

      Discuss Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSO) such as FBLA and DECA. 1.1.1

    2. 2

      Investigate CTSO competitive events and identify sources to help prepare for success in competitive events. (If you have an active middle level chapter).1.1.2

    3. 3

      Understand the importance of professional dress and evaluate appropriate dress for CTSO conferences.1.1.3

  • 2

    Develop personal traits for success.1.2

    1. 1

      Identify effective communication skills by comparing personal vs. business communication. (e.g., text messages, emails).1.2.1

    2. 2

      Comprehend and explain the importance of punctuality and attendance.1.2.2

    3. 3

      Identify traits important to success. (e.g., initiative, positive attitude, enthusiasm, self-confidence).1.2.3

    4. 4

      Discuss integrity and ethical leadership.1.2.4

    5. 5

      Identify and practice fundamental etiquette skills. (e.g., introductions, handshakes, and eye contact)1.2.5

    6. 6

      Participate in soft skill evaluations.1.2.6

  • 3

    Understand and demonstrate the concept and importance of one’s digital presence.1.3

    1. 1

      Compare and contrast positive and negative social media presence.1.3.1

    2. 2

      Critique one’s own digital presence.1.3.2

Demonstrate the operation and management of equipment in the classroom.2

  • 1

    Understand and identify computer hardware and software.2.1

    1. 1

      Practice proper care of computer equipment. (e.g., headphones, mouse, keyboard, etc.).2.1.1

    2. 2

      Demonstrate and maintain proper use of computer equipment.2.1.2

    3. 3

      Identify computer hardware and software. (e.g., peripherals, computer and audio settings, etc.).2.1.3

  • 2

    Utilize proper computer management practices.2.2

    1. 1

      Establish effective file and password management. (e.g., Cloud Storage, Networks, etc.).2.2.1

    2. 2

      Access a gradebook program to develop accountability.2.2.2

Demonstrate and operate the alphanumeric keyboard using the touch typing method.3

  • 1

    Demonstrate and apply the proper touch typing techniques.3.1

    1. 1

      Demonstrate the proper techniques necessary for operation of the keyboard (e.g., seating, body posture, finger placement, etc.).3.1.1

    2. 2

      Demonstrate correct touch typing techniques and spacing rules (e.g., punctuation marks, one space after a period, etc.).3.1.2

    3. 3

      Key documents while applying proper keyboarding techniques.3.1.3

  • 2

    Understand and identify proper data entry techniques.3.2

    1. 1

      Understand proper 10-key techniques using numeric keypad on a keyboard.3.2.1

    2. 2

      Identify careers utilizing the 10-key techniques.3.2.2

Create simple documents using proper formatting features.4

  • 1

    Utilize text and document formatting features. 4.1

    1. 1

      Determine and utilize the proper text formatting features. (e.g., font type, font style, color and case).4.1.1

    2. 2

      Utilize paragraph formatting functions. (e.g., line spacing, tabs, paragraph spacing, and columns).4.1.2

    3. 3

      Apply page formatting features. (e.g., borders, numbering, bullets, etc.).4.1.3

  • 2

    Construct properly formatted documents. 4.2

    1. 1

      Key business documents using appropriate formatting guidelines. (e.g., memo, email, letters, reports).4.2.1

    2. 2

      Edit documents using appropriate proofreaders’ marks.4.2.2

    3. 3

      Key documents from handwritten samples.4.2.3

Demonstrate proficiency in the Arkansas Computer Science Coding Block standards. (Minimum 5 Weeks)5

  • 1

    Computational Thinking and Problem Solving – Students will analyze and utilize problem-solving strategies.5.1

    1. 1

      Examine traditional programming algorithms, including searches and sorts.5.1.1

    2. 2

      Describe the steps needed to efficiently solve a problem.5.1.2

    3. 3

      Manually test algorithms with simple data to observe accuracy of anticipated output.5.1.3

    4. 4

      Demonstrate appropriate collaborative behaviors (e.g., integrating feedback, providing useful feedback, understanding and accepting multiple perspectives) when solving problems5.1.4

  • 2

    Data, Information, and Security – Students will analyze and utilize concepts of cybersecurity.5.2

    1. 1

      Apply strategies to protect personal digital footprints (e.g., game profiles, shares on social media, other online accounts) and the responsibilities and opportunities of living, learning, and working in a digitally connected world5.2.1

    2. 2

      Research and describe real-world cybersecurity problems (e.g., identity theft) as they relate to personal cybersecurity, and how to apply digital and physical methods for protecting and securing personal information5.2.2

  • 3

    Algorithms and Programs – Students will create, evaluate, and modify algorithms. 5.3

    1. 1

      Explain the logic involved in how a computer program executes (e.g., flow charts, program flow)5.3.1

    2. 2

      Discuss and apply best practices of backend program design (e.g., comments, documentation, whitespace)5.3.2

    3. 3

      Test a computer program with data and evaluate output for accuracy5.3.3

    4. 4

      Find and debug errors in a computer program5.3.4

  • 4

    Algorithms and Programs – Students will create programs to solve problems.5.4

    1. 1

      Implement the following programming concepts: 5.4.1

      1. a

        data types5.4.1.a

      2. b

        variables creation5.4.1.b

      3. c

        variable assignment 5.4.1.c

      4. d

        conditional branching (e.g., if, if-else, multi-branch) 5.4.1.d

      5. e

        iteration (e.g., for, while)5.4.1.e

      6. f

        functions5.4.1.f

    2. 2

      Create a program using a text-based programming language.5.4.2

  • 5

    Computers and Communication – Students will analyze communication methods and systems used to transmit information among computing devices.5.5

    1. 1

      Identify major components and functions of computer systems (e.g., hardware, software) and networks (e.g., network components, wired, wireless) and recommend methods to secure computer systems and networks.5.5.1

  • 6

    Professionalism and Impacts of Computing – Students will analyze the impacts of technology and professionalism within the computing community.5.6

    1. 1

      Research diverse careers and career opportunities that are influence by computer science and the technical and soft skills needed for each.5.6.1

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What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 7 and Grade 8
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