Common Planner
K–12 Standards

Programming - Year 1

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 complexityCSPG.Y1.1.1

    2. 2

      Analyze and utilize multiple representations of problem-solving logic used to solve problems of appropriate complexityCSPG.Y1.1.2

    3. 3

      Analyze and utilize collaborative methods in problem solving of level-appropriate complexityCSPG.Y1.1.3

    4. 4

      Analyze and utilize level-appropriate troubleshooting strategies for hardware and softwareCSPG.Y1.1.4

    5. 5

      This standard is not specifically required until Year 2CSPG.Y1.1.5

  • 2

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

    1. 1

      Interpret relational and logical expressions of levelappropriate complexity using comparison and Boolean operatorsCSPG.Y1.2.1

    2. 2

      Classify the types of information that can be stored as variables and analyze the appropriateness of each (e.g., Booleans, characters, integers, floating points, strings)CSPG.Y1.2.2

    3. 3

      Analyze how computer science concepts relate to the field of mathematicsCSPG.Y1.2.3

    4. 4

      Discuss and apply concepts of abstractionCSPG.Y1.2.4

    5. 5

      Perform operations of level-appropriate complexity with binary, decimal, and hexadecimal numbersCSPG.Y1.2.5

    6. 6

      Demonstrate operator precedence in expressions and statementsCSPG.Y1.2.6

Data, Information, and Security

  • 3

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

    1. 1

      Define, store, access, and manipulate levelappropriate data (e.g., primitive, linear)CSPG.Y1.3.1

    2. 2

      Define and discuss different examples of levelappropriate quantitative and qualitative dataCSPG.Y1.3.2

    3. 3

      This standard is not specifically required until Year 2CSPG.Y1.3.3

    4. 4

      Analyze, utilize, and visually represent levelappropriate dataCSPG.Y1.3.4

    5. 5

      Perform level-appropriate data analysis using computing toolsCSPG.Y1.3.5

    6. 6

      This standard is not specifically required until Year 2CSPG.Y1.3.6

  • 4

    Students will analyze and utilize concepts of cybersecurity.

    1. 1

      Identify the five pillars of cybersecurity and evaluate the relevance of each pillar to computer science conceptsCSPG.Y1.4.1

    2. 2

      Research and describe different roles within the hacking community (e.g., white hat, black hat, gray hat hacking), including positive and negative motivations, significant impacts, and social stereotypesCSPG.Y1.4.2

    3. 3

      Research and describe the impacts of ransomware, trojans, viruses, and other malwareCSPG.Y1.4.3

    4. 4

      Explain implications related to identification and responsible reporting of a vulnerability versus exploitation  CSPG.Y1.4.4

Algorithms and Programs

  • 5

    Students will create, evaluate, and modify algorithms.

    1. 1

      Design and implement level-appropriate algorithms that use iteration, selection, and sequenceCSPG.Y1.5.1

    2. 2

      Illustrate the flow of execution of algorithms in levelappropriate programs including branching and loopingCSPG.Y1.5.2

    3. 3

      Evaluate the qualities of level-appropriate studentcreated and non-student-created algorithmsCSPG.Y1.5.3

    4. 4

      Use a systematic approach to detect and resolve errors in a given algorithm CSPG.Y1.5.

  • 6

    Students will create programs to solve problems.

    1. 1

      Create programs using procedures to solve problems of level-appropriate complexityCSPG.Y1.6.1

    2. 2

      Discuss and apply best practices of program design and format (e.g., descriptive names, documentation, indentation, user experience design, whitespace) CSPG.Y1.6.2

    3. 3

      Determine the scope and state of variables declared in procedures and control structures over timeCSPG.Y1.6.3

    4. 4

      Create programs of level-appropriate complexity that read from standard input, write to standard output, read from a file, write to a file, and append to a fileCSPG.Y1.6.4

    5. 5

      Use a systematic approach to detect logic, runtime, and syntax errors within a program CSPG.Y1.6.5

Computers and Communications

  • 7

    Students will analyze the utilization of computers within industry.

    1. 1

      Identify software and hardware specific to carrying out the mission of regional industriesCSPG.Y1.7.1

    2. 2

      Research advancing and emerging technologies (e.g., artificially intelligent agents, blockchain, extended reality, Internet of Things (IoT), machine learning, robotics) CSPG.Y1.7.

  • 8

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

    1. 1

      Utilize the command line to accomplish common network troubleshooting tasks at an introductory levelCSPG.Y1.8.1

    2. 2

      Research and describe common networking concepts at an introductory levelCSPG.Y1.8.2

    3. 3

      Research and describe modems, network interface cards, routers (e.g., consumer, industrial), switches, and wireless access points, and identify their purposes within a networkCSPG.Y1.8.3

    4. 4

      Describe the importance of creating and using common rules for communication and the utilization of common network protocols including the relationship between client and serverCSPG.Y1.8.

  • 9

    Students will utilize appropriate hardware and software.

    1. 1

      Compare and contrast computer programming paradigms (e.g., functional, imperative, objectoriented)CSPG.Y1.9.1

    2. 2

      Research, describe, and utilize at an appropriate level:CSPG.Y1.9.2

      1. a

        debugging strategiesCSPG.Y1.9.2.a

      2. b

        integrated development environments (IDE)CSPG.Y1.9.2.b

      3. c

        source-code editorsCSPG.Y1.9.2.c

      4. d

        version control strategiesCSPG.Y1.9.2.d

    3. 3

      Classify layers of software (e.g., applications, drivers, firmware, operating systems) utilized within various platforms (e.g., Android, ChromeOS, iOS, Linux, macOS, Windows)CSPG.Y1.9.3

    4. 4

      Identify and describe the purpose of hardware components within various personal computing platformsCSPG.Y1.9.4

Professionalism and Impacts of Computing

  • 10

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

    1. 1

      Research and describe the risks and risk mitigation strategies associated with the utilization and implementation of social media and other digital technology implicationsCSPG.Y1.10.1

    2. 2

      This standard is not specifically required until Year 2CSPG.Y1.10.2

    3. 3

      Research and describe the potential benefits associated with the utilization and implementation of social media and other digital technologiesCSPG.Y1.10.3

    4. 4

      Research and describe the relationship between access and security (e.g., active and passive data, convenience, data mining, digital marketing, online wallets, privacy, theft of personal information)CSPG.Y1.10.4

    5. 5

      This standard is not specifically required until Year 2 CSPG.Y1.10.5

    6. 6

      Research the history of computing devices and their impact on societyCSPG.Y1.10.6

    7. 7

      Research and identify diverse careers and career opportunities (e.g., accessibility, availability, demand) that are influenced by computer science and the technical and soft skills needed for eachCSPG.Y1.10.7

    8. 8

      This standard is not specifically required until Year 2CSPG.Y1.10.8

    9. 9

      This standard is not specifically required until Year 2CSPG.Y1.10.9

  • 11

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

    1. 1

      Communicate basic technical information effectively to diverse audiences including, but not limited to, non-technical audience membersCSPG.Y1.11.1

    2. 2

      Describe and utilize the concepts of storytelling with dataCSPG.Y1.11.2

    3. 3

      Describe the following common types of data bias:CSPG.Y1.11.3

      1. a

        confirmation biasCSPG.Y1.11.3.a

      2. b

        confounding variablesCSPG.Y1.11.3.b

      3. c

        outliersCSPG.Y1.11.3.c

      4. d

        overfitting/underfittingCSPG.Y1.11.3.d

      5. e

        selection bias CSPG.Y1.11.3.e

    4. 4

      Compare and contrast causation and correlationCSPG.Y1.11.4

    5. 5

      Compare and contrast interpreting data, inferring using data, and implicating with data CSPG.Y1.11.5

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