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K–12 Standards

Business and Information Technology (2014): Grades 6, 7, 8

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Computer Technology

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    Concepts and Operations

    1. MLB-1.

      Students demonstrate functional understanding of technology concepts, systems, and their interactivity.MLB-1

      1. 1.

        Differentiate among computer types, history, and purpose of computer systemsMLB-1.1

      2. 2.

        Distinguish between the different types of memory and storage and their uses and purposeMLB-1.2

      3. 3.

        Differentiate among operating systems, application software, and the InternetMLB-1.3

      4. 4.

        Explain the information processing cycleMLB-1.4

      5. 5.

        Apply concepts of file management to organize and manage files and folders; including backing up files.MLB-1.5

      6. 6.

        Critique a variety of current and emerging technologies used by societyMLB-1.6

    2. MLB-2.

      Students use hardware and software components and understand the use of input and output devices.MLB-2

      1. 1.

        Use hardware devices and software applications to enhance learningMLB-2.1

      2. 2.

        Evaluate and select appropriate input/output devices and storage devicesMLB-2.2

      3. 3.

        Demonstrate effective keyboarding techniques to improve proficiency and apply these skills on multiple devicesMLB-2.3

      4. 4.

        Diagnose problems that may arise with hardware and software and identify solutions for common issuesMLB-2.4

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    Tool for Creativity, Innovation, and Productivity

    1. MLB-3.

      Students use technology as a tool to enhance learning and creativity and to increase productivity in developing their projects.MLB-3

      1. 1.

        Demonstrate operations common to software applicationsMLB-3.1

      2. 2.

        Use word processing software to compose, design, edit, and printMLB-3.2

      3. 3.

        Use spreadsheet software to calculate, graph, organize, and present dataMLB-3.3

      4. 4.

        Design presentations and projects using text, sounds, images, video, and animationMLB-3.4

      5. 5.

        Explore coding and its function in creating software applicationsMLB-3.5

      6. 6.

        Integrate data between word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and internet applicationsMLB-3.6

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    Information Research Tool

    1. MLB-4.

      Students gather, evaluate, use, and cite information from computer technology sources.MLB-4

      1. 1.

        Identify various types of online resources and their intended functionMLB-4.1

      2. 2.

        Review digital content for quality, credibility, validity, and up-to-date informationMLB-4.2

      3. 3.

        Use technology to investigate a variety of sources and media for research purposesMLB-4.3

      4. 4.

        Identify various browser features, such as menus and tools, which could be used to access information efficiently on the InternetMLB-4.4

      5. 5.

        Use various search techniques to refine outcomes for researchMLB-4.5

      6. 6.

        Cite sources of information used in a proper formatMLB-4.6

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    Digital Citizenship

    1. MLB-5.

      Students integrate technology in a social, legal, ethical, and safe manner to be lifelong digital citizens.MLB-5

      1. 1.

        Differentiate between appropriate technology uses in various environments such as school, home, and workMLB-5.1

      2. 2.

        Discuss and explain responsible uses of technology and the consequences for choosing to participate in illegal activities such as plagiarism, piracy, and violating copyright/fair useMLB-5.2

      3. 3.

        Identify the characteristics and consequences of cyberbullyingMLB-5.3

      4. 4.

        Synthesize and demonstrate rules of digital netiquetteMLB-5.4

      5. 5.

        Investigate the risks and practice safe, legal, ethical, and responsible use of technology and the InternetMLB-5.5

      6. 6.

        Create strong passwords, learn strategies to avoid scams and schemes, and analyze privacy policiesMLB-5.6

      7. 7.

        Recognize and explain the need for protecting privacy in order to preserve an online digital footprintMLB-5.7

      8. 8.

        Investigate the risks of improper use of technology as it relates to the health and wellness of the userMLB-5.8

Career Exploration

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    Exploring Self

    1. MLB-6.

      Students analyze personal characteristics to create a personal profile.MLB-6

      1. 1.

        Identify personal and family morals, values, and ethicMLB-6.1

      2. 2.

        Explore and describe personal aptitudes, interests, and skills through the use of personal assessmentsMLB-6.2

      3. 3.

        Explore personal priorities and goals for life and careerMLB-6.3

      4. 4.

        Examine learning style preferences and determine their application to school and workMLB-6.4

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    Exploring College and Careers

    1. MLB-7.

      Students use Career Clusters, Indiana's College and Career Pathways, and other sources to explore careers.MLB-7

      1. 1.

        Locate, understand and use career information and resources to set short and long term goals for career decisionsMLB-7.1

      2. 2.

        Identify economic, global, technology, and social trends in the workplace and labor marketMLB-7.2

      3. 3.

        Describe the various careers in each of the Career ClustersMLB-7.3

      4. 4.

        Describe post-secondary educational options such as technical programs, military, apprenticeships, two-year and four-year colleges, and resources for obtaining postsecondary education and trainingMLB-7.4

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    Decision-Making and Planning

    1. MLB-8.

      Students apply critical and creative thinking to make decisions, create flexible career plans, and solve problems, to succeed in their secondary and college education, as well as in their careers and life.MLB-8

      1. 1.

        Demonstrate components of critical and creative thinking when putting life choices and careers through the decision-making processMLB-8.1

      2. 2.

        Identify choices, options and consequences of life and career decisionsMLB-8.2

      3. 3.

        Identify skills needed for career choices and match to personal abilities and interestMLB-8.3

      4. 4.

        Explain the impact of selected careers on lifestyle goalsMLB-8.4

      5. 5.

        Review and update a high school graduation planMLB-8.5

      6. 6.

        Interpret results of a self-assessment inventory to create an initial education and career planMLB-8.6

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    Personal and Employability Skills

    1. MLB-9.

      Students demonstrate personal skills and employability needed for success in school, life and career.MLB-9

      1. 1.

        Demonstrate habits of mind such as taking responsible risks, thinking and communicating with clarity and precision, questioning and posing problems, and thinking independentlyMLB-9.1

      2. 2.

        Demonstrate personal and basic employability skills such as attendance, integrity, meeting deadlines, and dependabilityMLB-9.2

      3. 3.

        Demonstrate appreciation of diversity in school, life and career settingsMLB-9.3

      4. 4.

        Demonstrate personal leadership skills to lead and inspire others, accomplish common goals, and function effectively in school, life and career settingsMLB-9.4

      5. 5.

        Demonstrate school, life and career self-management skills related to responsibility and work ethicMLB-9.5

      6. 6.

        Demonstrate what good principles of technology and digital citizenship would look like in the workplaceMLB-9.6

      7. 7.

        Discuss standards for personal appearance, attire, grooming, and etiquette appropriate for specific school and life settingsMLB-9.7

Personal Financial Responsibility

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    Financial Responsibility and Decision Making

    1. MLB-10.

      Students demonstrate management of individual and family finances by applying reliable information and systematic decision-making.MLB-10

      1. 1.

        Describe the benefits of financial responsibility and the costs of financial irresponsibilityMLB-10.1

      2. 2.

        Analyze the accuracy and helpfulness of financial information gathered from a variety of print and online resourcesMLB-10.2

      3. 3.

        Identify the primary state and federal consumer protection agenciesMLB-10.3

      4. 4.

        Describe unfair or deceptive business practices that are forbidden by consumer protection lawsMLB-10.4

      5. 5.

        Set measurable short-term and intermediate/medium-term financial goalsMLB-10.5

      6. 6.

        Apply systematic decision-making to short-term and intermediate/medium-term goalsMLB-10.6

      7. 7.

        Explain benefits of discussing important financial matters with household members and/or financial personnelMLB-10.7

      8. 8.

        Identify factors that determine differing values and attitudes about moneyMLB-10.8

      9. 9.

        Describe the possible consequences of disclosing particular types of personal information to othersMLB-10.9

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    Relating Income and Careers

    1. MLB-11.

      Students analyze how education, income, career, and life choices relate to achieving financial goals.MLB-11

      1. 1.

        Explain how an individual's interests, knowledge, abilities, and career choices affect income.MLB-11.1

      2. 2.

        Identify jobs children and youth can legally obtain at certain ages to earn moneyMLB-11.2

      3. 3.

        Give examples of sources of income in addition to wages or salaryMLB-11.3

      4. 4.

        Describe taxable income and employee benefitsMLB-11.4

      5. 5.

        Differentiate between gross, net and disposable incomeMLB-11.5

      6. 6.

        Describe the items commonly included in payroll deductionsMLB-11.6

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    Planning and Money Management

    1. MLB-12.

      Students manage money effectively by developing financial goals and budgets.MLB-12

      1. 1.

        Illustrate allocation of a weekly allowance among the financial goals of spending, saving, investing, and sharing/givingMLB-12.1

      2. 2.

        Explain basic budget categories, including income, taxes, planned savings and fixed and variable expensesMLB-12.2

      3. 3.

        Describe how a future short-term or long-term financial goal will be included in a budgetMLB-12.3

      4. 4.

        Identify and organize product information, warranties, and financial documents needed for retentionMLB-12.4

      5. 5.

        Compare the advantages and disadvantages of different payment methodsMLB-12.5

      6. 6.

        Demonstrate steps in establishing and maintaining financial accountsMLB-12.6

      7. 7.

        Investigate financial assistance for post-secondary educationMLB-12.7

      8. 8.

        Explain external factors that influence spending decisionsMLB-12.8

      9. 9.

        Describe how charitable giving can fit into a personal budget and how to determine appropriate percentages for givingMLB-12.9

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    Managing Credit and Debt

    1. MLB-13.

      Students manage credit and debt to remain both creditworthy and financially secure.MLB-13

      1. 1.

        Compare advantages and disadvantages of various types of creditMLB-13.1

      2. 2.

        Explain factors to consider when using credit or obtaining a loanMLB-13.2

      3. 3.

        Determine the total cost of repaying credit and loansMLB-13.3

      4. 4.

        Explain the value of credit reports and a positive credit history to consumers, borrowers and lendersMLB-13.4

      5. 5.

        Identify possible credit and debt problems, their consequences, and ways to avoid themMLB-13.5

      6. 6.

        Discuss the rights, responsibilities, and protections of buyers and sellers under consumer credit lawsMLB-13.6

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    Risk Management and Insurance

    1. MLB-14.

      Students analyze the features of insurance, its role in balancing risk, and benefits in financial planning.MLB-14

      1. 1.

        Explain the relationship between risk and insuranceMLB-14.1

      2. 2.

        Identify the main features of insurance such as premiums, deductibles, and transfer of riskMLB-14.2

      3. 3.

        Describe the need for and value of health, property, life, disability and liability insurance in managing riskMLB-14.3

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    Saving and Investing

    1. MLB-15.

      Students analyze saving and investing for short-term needs and building long-term financial security and wealth.MLB-15

      1. 1.

        Describe the advantages and disadvantages of saving for short-term and medium-term financial goalsMLB-15.1

      2. 2.

        Explain the difference between simple and compound interestMLB-15.2

      3. 3.

        Compare the advantages and disadvantages between saving and investingMLB-15.3

      4. 4.

        Research and track publicly traded stock, record daily market values, and indicate the gains or losses between two specified dateMLB-15.4

      5. 5.

        Define benefits and limits of federal deposit insuranceMLB-15.5

Basic Business

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    Business Communications

    1. MLB-16.

      Students apply concepts of effective business communications to their interpersonal relationships and to their academic, as well as professional, documents and correspondence.MLB-16

      1. 1.

        Identify and create personal and business correspondence which displays: clarity, professionalism, relevancy, and confidentialityMLB-16.1

      2. 2.

        Practice and exhibit active listening techniquesMLB-16.2

      3. 3.

        Differentiate between types of internal and external communications and how they should be designed and distributedMLB-16.3

      4. 4.

        Demonstrate the concepts of collaboration with peers as they relate to successful communication both personally and professionallyMLB-16.4

      5. 5.

        Display appropriate and professional techniques in public speaking as well as in written and nonverbal communicationMLB-16.5

      6. 6.

        Create, format, edit, store, and distribute academic, professional, and personal documents for the appropriate audience, purpose, and situationMLB-16.6

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    Marketing

    1. MLB-17.

      Students apply the concepts of marketing functions, plans, and strategies to develop appropriate methods to serve potential customersMLB-17

      1. 1.

        Define marketing and its impact on societyMLB-17.1

      2. 2.

        Distinguish between the different types of marketing and their importance in successful product marketingMLB-17.2

      3. 3.

        Identify the four P's of the marketing mixMLB-17.3

      4. 4.

        Explain how businesses compete in the marketplaceMLB-17.4

      5. 5.

        Identify how customers' input and feedback can influence a business's marketing strategyMLB-17.5

      6. 6.

        Create promotional materials for a new or existing product or serviceMLB-17.6

      7. 7.

        Define potential target markets for a specific product or serviceMLB-17.7

      8. 8.

        Design a new product or service, or find a way to improve an existing product or service, to meet customer wantsMLB-17.8

      9. 9.

        Discuss the importance of businesses giving back to the communityMLB-17.9

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    Entrepreneurship

    1. MLB-18.

      Students apply concepts of economic conditions, market competitions, financing strategies, innovation and opportunity recognition; while integrating their knowledge of business management and marketing principles, in order to design and develop a successful new venture.MLB-18

      1. 1.

        Define entrepreneurship and examine its history in the United StatesMLB-18.1

      2. 2.

        Identify the personal traits/behaviors of a successful entrepreneurMLB-18.2

      3. 3.

        Identify the types of entrepreneurial ventures, traditional as well as those onlineMLB-18.3

      4. 4.

        Define the role of a business planMLB-18.4

      5. 5.

        Identify the three main types of business ownership and the advantages and disadvantages of eachMLB-18.5

      6. 6.

        Recognize the influence of demographics and the economy on entrepreneurial venturesMLB-18.6

      7. 7.

        Identify revenue, expenses, and profit as they relate to a business's financial goalsMLB-18.7

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 6, Grade 7, and Grade 8
When were these standards adopted?
2014

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