Common Planner
K–12 Standards

Programming - Year 2

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.Y2.1.1

    2. 2

      Analyze and utilize multiple representations of problem-solving logic used to solve problems of appropriate complexityCSPG.Y2.1.2

    3. 3

      Analyze and utilize collaborative methods in problem solving of level-appropriate complexityCSPG.Y2.1.3

    4. 4

      Analyze and utilize level-appropriate troubleshooting strategies for hardware and softwareCSPG.Y2.1.4

    5. 5

      Decompose problems of level-appropriate complexityCSPG.Y2.1.5

  • 2

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

    1. 1

      Construct and evaluate compound expressions using multiple relational and logical operatorsCSPG.Y2.2.1

    2. 2

      Continuation of this standard is not specifically included or excludedCSPG.Y2.2.2

    3. 3

      Continuation of this standard is not specifically included or excludedCSPG.Y2.2.3

    4. 4

      Analyze and utilize concepts of abstraction as modeling and abstraction as encapsulationCSPG.Y2.2.4

    5. 5

      Perform operations of level-appropriate complexity with binary, octal, decimal, and hexadecimal numbersCSPG.Y2.2.5

    6. 6

      Continuation of this standard is not specifically included or excludedCSPG.Y2.2.6

Data, Information, and Security

  • 3

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

    1. 1

      Create programs to store, access, and manipulate level-appropriate data (e.g., structured data, objects)CSPG.Y2.3.1

    2. 2

      Define and discuss different examples of levelappropriate quantitative and qualitative data CSPG.Y2.3.2

    3. 3

      Research, discuss, and create level-appropriate programs to model and simulate probabilistic and real-world scenariosCSPG.Y2.3.3

    4. 4

      Analyze, utilize, and visually represent levelappropriate static and dynamic dataCSPG.Y2.3.4

    5. 5

      Perform level-appropriate data analysis using computing toolsCSPG.Y2.3.5

    6. 6

      Examine the capacity of computing technology to create and process large sets of dataCSPG.Y2.3.6

  • 4

    Students will analyze and utilize concepts of cybersecurity.

    1. 1

      Apply the five pillars of cybersecurity as applicable to level-appropriate computer science conceptsCSPG.Y2.4.1

    2. 2

      Continuation of this standard is not specifically included or excludedCSPG.Y2.4.2

    3. 3

      Research and describe common attacks on hardware, software, and networksCSPG.Y2.4.3

    4. 4

      Continuation of this standard is not specifically included or excluded CSPG.Y2.4.4

Algorithms and Programs

  • 5

    Students will create, evaluate, and modify algorithms.

    1. 1

      Design and implement level-appropriate algorithms that use iteration, recursion, selection, and sequenceCSPG.Y2.5.1

    2. 2

      Illustrate the flow of execution of algorithms in levelappropriate programs including recursionCSPG.Y2.5.2

    3. 3

      Evaluate the qualities of level-appropriate studentcreated and non-student-created algorithms including classic search and sort algorithmsCSPG.Y2.5.3

    4. 4

      Use a systematic approach to detect and resolve errors in a given algorithmCSPG.Y2.5.4

  • 6

    Students will create programs to solve problems.

    1. 1

      Create programs to solve problems of levelappropriate complexityCSPG.Y2.6.1

    2. 2

      Discuss and apply best practices of program design and format (e.g., descriptive names, documentation, indentation, user experience design, whitespace) CSPG.Y2.6.2

    3. 3

      Determine the scope and state of variables defined in classes and class proceduresCSPG.Y2.6.3

    4. 4

      Create programs that read from, write to, and append to a file of level-appropriate complexity that includes structured dataCSPG.Y2.6.4

    5. 5

      Use a systematic approach to detect logic, runtime, and syntax errors within a programCSPG.Y2.6.5

Computers and Communications

  • 7

    Students will analyze the utilization of computers within industry.

    1. 1

      Utilize hardware and/or software to solve levelappropriate industry-based problems CSPG.Y2.7.1

    2. 2

      Continuation of this standard is not specifically included or excludedCSPG.Y2.7.2

  • 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 excludedCSPG.Y2.8.1

    2. 2

      Continuation of this standard is not specifically included or excludedCSPG.Y2.8.2

    3. 3

      Continuation of this standard is not specifically included or excludedCSPG.Y2.8.3

    4. 4

      Continuation of this standard is not specifically included or excludedCSPG.Y2.8.4

  • 9

    Students will utilize appropriate hardware and software.

    1. 1

      Continuation of this standard is not specifically included or excludedCSPG.Y2.9.1

    2. 2

      Use collaboration tools and version control systems in a group software project of appropriate complexityCSPG.Y2.9.2

    3. 3

      Continuation of this standard is not specifically included or excludedCSPG.Y2.9.3

    4. 4

      Continuation of this standard is not specifically included or excludedCSPG.Y2.9.4

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 excludedCSPG.Y2.10.1

    2. 2

      Research and describe issues related to creating and enforcing cyber-related laws and regulations (e.g., ethical challenges, policy vacuum, privacy versus security, unintended consequences)CSPG.Y2.10.2

    3. 3

      Continuation of this standard is not specifically included or excludedCSPG.Y2.10.3

    4. 4

      Identify the ethical implications encountered in the curation, management, and monetization of data (e.g., harvesting, information overload, knowledge management repositories, sharing, summarizing)CSPG.Y2.10.4

    5. 5

      Explain advantages and disadvantages of various software life cycle processes (e.g., Agile, spiral, waterfall)CSPG.Y2.10.5

    6. 6

      Continuation of this standard is not specifically included or excludedCSPG.Y2.10.6

    7. 7

      Demonstrate industry-relevant technical and soft skillsCSPG.Y2.10.7

    8. 8

      Identify the components of a quality professional digital portfolioCSPG.Y2.10.8

    9. 9

      Create and maintain a digital collection of selfcreated work  CSPG.Y2.10.9

  • 11

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

    1. 1

      Communicate technical information, of appropriate complexity, effectively to diverse audiences including, but not limited to, non-technical audience membersCSPG.Y2.11.1

    2. 2

      Continuation of this standard is not specifically included or excludedCSPG.Y2.11.2

    3. 3

      Continuation of this standard is not specifically included or excludedCSPG.Y2.11.3

    4. 4

      Continuation of this standard is not specifically included or excludedCSPG.Y2.11.4

    5. 5

      Continuation of this standard is not specifically included or excludedCSPG.Y2.11.5

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