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K–12 Standards

Grades 3, 4, 5

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Data & Information

  • DI.

    Students select aspects and portions of data to be transformed, clustered, and categorized to provide views and insights about the data.3-5.DI

    1. 1.

      Decompose problems and subproblems into parts as a means to solving complex problems.3-5.DI.1

    2. 2.

      Organize and present collected data visually to highlight relationships and support a claim.3-5.DI.2

    3. 3.

      Demonstrate how variables can represent data and are used to store and modify information.3-5.DI.3

    4. 4.

      Describe that data can be represented in different forms understandable by people, including words, symbols, and digital displays of color.3-5.DI.4

    5. 5.

      Use data to highlight or propose cause-and-effect relationships, predict outcomes, or communicate an idea.3-5.DI.5

Computing Devices & Systems

  • CD.

    Students identify similarities between computing systems to troubleshoot common problems and choose appropriate combinations of hardware and software to accomplish desired tasks.3-5.CD

    1. 1.

      Model how computer hardware and software work together to accomplish tasks.3-5.CD.1

    2. 2.

      Determine potential solutions to solve simple hardware and software problems using common troubleshooting strategies.3-5.CD.2

    3. 3.

      Describe how internal and external parts of computing devices function to form a system.3-5.CD.3

    4. 4.

      Describe what distinguishes humans from machines, focusing on human intelligence versus machine intelligence.3-5.CD.4

Programs & Algorithms

  • PA.

    Students collaboratively engage in computer program development with consideration of documenting design choices and giving appropriate attributions.3-5.PA

    1. 1.

      Collaborate with peers to implement problem-solving steps to create a variety of programming solutions.3-5.PA.1

    2. 2.

      Design programs that incorporate sequences, events, loops, and conditionals.3-5.PA.2

    3. 3.

      Test and debug (i.e., identify and fix errors) a program or algorithm to ensure it runs as intended.3-5.PA.3

    4. 4.

      Observe intellectual property rights and give appropriate attribution when creating or remixing programs.3-5.PA.4

    5. 5.

      Describe choices made during program development using code comments, presentations, and demonstrations.3-5.PA.5

Networking & the Internet

  • NI.

    Students describe how personal information is protected as information is transmitted over computer networks.3-5.NI

    1. 1.

      Discuss real-world cybersecurity problems and how personal information can be protected.3-5.NI.1

    2. 2.

      Model how information is broken down into smaller pieces, transmitted as packets through multiple devices over networks and the internet, and reassembled at the destination.3-5.NI.2

Impact & Culture

  • IC.

    Students describe how local and global collaboration is impacted by computing technology.3-5.IC

    1. 1.

      Describe the positive and negative impacts of technology on one's personal life, society, and our culture.3-5.IC.1

    2. 2.

      Seek diverse perspectives for the purpose of improving computational artifacts.3-5.IC.2

    3. 3.

      Critique computing technologies that have changed the world. Analyze how those technologies influence and/or are influenced by cultural practices and societal biases.3-5.IC.3

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 3, Grade 4, and Grade 5
When were these standards adopted?
2023
Where can I read the official document?
Indiana Academic Standards Computer Science (3-5)

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