Common Planner
K–12 Standards

Gave Development and Design - Year 3

Other Arkansas Computer Science and Computing sets

Computational Thinking and Problem Solving

  • 1

    Students will analyze and utilize problem-solving strategies.

    1. 1

      Leverage problem-solving strategies to solve problems of level-appropriate complexityCSGD.Y3.1.1

    2. 2

      Analyze and utilize multiple representations of problem-solving logic used to solve problems of appropriate complexityCSGD.Y3.1.2

    3. 3

      Analyze and utilize collaborative methods in problem solving of level-appropriate complexityCSGD.Y3.1.3

    4. 4

      Analyze and utilize level-appropriate troubleshooting strategies for hardware and software CSGD.Y3.1.4

    5. 5

      Decompose problems of level-appropriate complexityCSGD.Y3.1.5

  • 2

    Students will analyze and utilize connections between concepts of mathematics and computer science.

    1. 1

      Continuation of this standard is not specifically included or excludedCSGD.Y3.2.1

    2. 2

      Continuation of this standard is not specifically included or excludedCSGD.Y3.2.2

    3. 3

      Continuation of this standard is not specifically included or excludedCSGD.Y3.2.3

    4. 4

      Continuation of this standard is not specifically included or excluded CSGD.Y3.2.4

    5. 5

      Continuation of this standard is not specifically included or excludedCSGD.Y3.2.5

    6. 6

      Continuation of this standard is not specifically included or excludedCSGD.Y3.2.6

    7. 7

      Research and utilize physics and mathematical principles to adapt to more immersive game mechanicsCSGD.Y3.2.7

Data, Information, and Security

  • 3

    Students will analyze and utilize data through the use of computing devices. 

    1. 1

      Utilize data structures (e.g., graphs, linked lists, maps, queues, sets, stacks, trees) based on functionality, performance, and storage tradeoffs to support the creation of larger computational artifactsCSGD.Y3.3.1

    2. 2

      Continuation of this standard is not specifically included or excludedCSGD.Y3.3.2

    3. 3

      Simulate a system utilizing an abstract model by reproducing its behaviorCSGD.Y3.3.3

    4. 4

      Continuation of this standard is not specifically included or excludedCSGD.Y3.3.4

    5. 5

      Continuation of this standard is not specifically included or excludedCSGD.Y3.3.5

    6. 6

      Continuation of this standard is not specifically included or excludedCSGD.Y3.3.6

  • 4

    Students will analyze and utilize concepts of cybersecurity.

    1. 1

      Continuation of this standard is not specifically included or excludedCSGD.Y3.4.1

    2. 2

      Continuation of this standard is not specifically included or excludedCSGD.Y3.4.2

    3. 3

      Research security issues that lead to compromised video games and security measures to mitigate these issuesCSGD.Y3.4.3

    4. 4

      Continuation of this standard is not specifically included or excludedCSGD.Y3.4.4

Algorithms and Programs

  • 5

    Students will create, evaluate, and modify algorithms.

    1. 1

      Design and implement algorithms to solve studentidentified problems of level-appropriate complexityCSGD.Y3.5.1

    2. 2

      Continuation of this standard is not specifically included or excludedCSGD.Y3.5.2

    3. 3

      Evaluate the qualities of level-appropriate studentcreated and non-student-created algorithms in terms of time and space complexities (e.g., Big O notation) CSGD.Y3.5.3

    4. 4

      Continuation of this standard is not specifically included or excludedCSGD.Y3.5.4

    5. 5

      Continuation of this standard is not specifically included or excludedCSGD.Y3.5.5

  • 6

    Students will create programs to solve problems.

    1. 1

      Create programs to solve problems of levelappropriate complexity utilizing inheritance and polymorphismCSGD.Y3.6.1

    2. 2

      Discuss and apply best practices of user experience design for building video gamesCSGD.Y3.6.2

    3. 3

      Determine the scope and state of variables defined in classes and class methods involving inheritance and polymorphismCSGD.Y3.6.3

    4. 4

      Continuation of this standard is not specifically included or excludedCSGD.Y3.6.4

    5. 5

      Continuation of this standard is not specifically included or excludedCSGD.Y3.6.5

    6. 6

      Utilize libraries or application programming interfaces (API) to create programming solutions for level-appropriate problemsCSGD.Y3.6.6

    7. 7

      Continuation of this standard is not specifically included or excludedCSGD.Y3.6.7

    8. 8

      Design and create a game utilizing appropriate core areas of digital game designCSGD.Y3.6.8

    9. 9

      Research and utilize level-appropriate concepts related to updating and rendering game assets and their relation to game performance metrics (e.g., frames per second, frame times, render times)CSGD.Y3.6.9

    10. 10

      Describe how the relationship between the subjective and objective mechanics of a game contributes to its overall playability and engagementCSGD.Y3.6.10

Computers and Communications

  • 7

     Students will analyze the utilization of computers within industry.

    1. 1

      Continuation of this standard is not specifically included or excludedCSGD.Y3.7.1

    2. 2

      Continuation of this standard is not specifically included or excludedCSGD.Y3.7.2

    3. 3

      Create and utilize level-appropriate assets (e.g., 2D/3D models, animations, music, sound effects, textures, visual effects) in a gameCSGD.Y3.7.3

  • 8

    Students will analyze communication methods and systems used to transmit information among computing devices.

    1. 1

      Continuation of this standard is not specifically included or excludedCSGD.Y3.8.1

    2. 2

      Continuation of this standard is not specifically included or excludedCSGD.Y3.8.2

    3. 3

      Continuation of this standard is not specifically included or excludedCSGD.Y3.8.3

    4. 4

      Continuation of this standard is not specifically included or excludedCSGD.Y3.8.4

  • 9

    Students will utilize appropriate hardware and software.

    1. 1

      Continuation of this standard is not specifically included or excludedCSGD.Y3.9.1

    2. 2

      Contribute to team collaboration in the development of a computational artifact (e.g, creating and managing repositories) CSGD.Y3.9.2

    3. 3

      Continuation of this standard is not specifically included or excludedCSGD.Y3.9.3

    4. 4

      Research and utilize various hardware components (e.g., augmented/virtual reality devices, game controllers, input and output devices, robotics components, sensors) as they relate to studentdeveloped computational artifactsCSGD.Y3.9.4

    5. 5

      Utilize a level-appropriate game engine and supporting libraries (e.g., images, sounds, sprites, text effects)CSGD.Y3.9.5

 Professionalism and Impacts of Computing

  • 10

    Students will analyze the impacts of technology and professionalism within the computing community.

    1. 1

      Continuation of this standard is not specifically included or excludedCSGD.Y3.10.1

    2. 2

      Continuation of this standard is not specifically included or excludedCSGD.Y3.10.2

    3. 3

      Continuation of this standard is not specifically included or excludedCSGD.Y3.10.3

    4. 4

      Continuation of this standard is not specifically included or excludedCSGD.Y3.10.4

    5. 5

      Utilize an appropriate development life cycle process (e.g., Agile, spiral, waterfall) while building a project of level-appropriate complexityCSGD.Y3.10.5

    6. 6

      Continuation of this standard is not specifically included or excludedCSGD.Y3.10.6

    7. 7

      Demonstrate industry-relevant technical and soft skillsCSGD.Y3.10.7

    8. 8

      Utilize team roles in the game development and design processCSGD.Y3.10.8

    9. 9

      Evaluate the quality and impact of a professional digital portfolioCSGD.Y3.10.9

    10. 10

      Create and maintain a professional digital portfolio comprised of self-created workCSGD.Y3.10.10

    11. 11

      Utilize and model effective professional project management toolsCSGD.Y3.10.11

    12. 12

      Continuation of this standard is not specifically included or excludedCSGD.Y3.10.12

  • 11

    Students will demonstrate understanding of storytelling with data and appropriately communicate about technical information. 

    1. 1

      Continuation of this standard is not specifically included or excludedCSGD.Y3.11.1

    2. 2

      Continuation of this standard is not specifically included or excludedCSGD.Y3.11.2

    3. 3

      Continuation of this standard is not specifically included or excludedCSGD.Y3.11.3

    4. 4

      Continuation of this standard is not specifically included or excludedCSGD.Y3.11.4

    5. 5

      Continuation of this standard is not specifically included or excludedCSGD.Y3.11.5

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