COMPUTATIONAL THINKING1

  • 1

    Create algorithms, or series of ordered steps, to solve problems.  1.1

  • 2

    Decompose a problem into smaller more manageable parts. 1.2

  • 3

    Collect, analyze, and represent data effectively. 1.3

  • 4

    Demonstrate and understanding of how information is represented, stored, and processed by a computer.1.4

  • 5

    Optimize an algorithm for execution by a computer. 1.5

  • 6

    Create simulations/models to understand natural phenomena and test hypotheses. 1.6

  • 7

    Evaluate algorithms by their efficiency, correctness, and clarity.  1.7

PROGRAMMING2

  • 1

    Write programs using visual (block-based) programming languages (scratch, code.org). 2.1

  • 2

    Create and modify animations, and present work to others.  2.2

  • 3

    Write programs using text-based programming languages. 2.3

  • 4

    Create web pages with a practical, personal, and/or societal purpose.  2.4

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Kindergarten, Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, and Grade 12
Where can I read the official document?
NEBRASKA K-12 TECHNOLOGY Scope & Sequence