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K–12 Standards

Computer Science: Grades 9-12 Advanced

Other Nevada Computer Science sets

Algorithms and Programming

  • 1

    Describe how artificial intelligence drives many software and physical systems.A9-12.AP.A.1

  • 2

    Implement an artificial intelligence algorithm to play a game against a human opponent or solve a problem.A9-12.AP.A.2

  • 3

    Use and adapt classic algorithms to solve computational problems.A9-12.AP.A.3

  • 4

    Evaluate algorithms in terms of their efficiency, correctness, and clarity.A9-12.AP.A.4

  • 5

    Compare and contrast fundamental data structures and their uses.A9-12.AP.V.1

  • 6

    Illustrate the flow of execution of a recursive algorithm.A9-12.AP.C.1

  • 7

    Construct solutions to problems using student-created components, such as procedures, modules and/or objects.A9-12.AP.M.1

  • 8

    Analyze a large-scale computational problem and identify generalizable patterns that can be applied to a solution.A9-12.AP.M.2

  • 9

    Demonstrate code reuse by creating programming solutions using libraries and APIs.A9-12.AP.M.3

  • 10

    Plan and develop programs for broad audiences using a software life cycle process.A9-12.AP.PD.1

  • 11

    Explain security issues that might lead to compromised computer programs.A9-12.AP.PD.2

  • 12

    Develop programs for multiple computing platforms.A9-12.AP.PD.3

  • 13

    Use version control systems, integrated development environments (IDEs), and collaborative tools and practices (code documentation) in a group software project.A9-12.AP.PD.4

  • 14

    Develop and use a series of test cases to verify that a program performs according to its design specifications.A9-12.AP.PD.5

  • 15

    Modify an existing program to add additional functionality and discuss intended and unintended implications (e.g., breaking other functionality).A9-12.AP.PD.6

  • 16

    Evaluate key qualities of a program through a process such as a code review.A9-12.AP.PD.7

  • 17

    Compare multiple programming languages and discuss how their features make them suitable for solving different types of problems.A9-12.AP.PD.8

Computing Systems

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    Categorize the roles of operating system software.A9-12.CS.HS.1

  • 2

    Illustrate ways computing systems implement logic, input, and output through hardware components.A9-12.CS.T.1

Data and Analysis

  • 1

    Use data analysis tools and techniques to identify patterns in data representing complex systems.A9-12.DA.CVT.1

  • 2

    Select data collection tools and techniques to generate data sets that support a claim or communicate information.A9-12.DA.CVT.2

  • 3

    Evaluate the ability of models and simulations to test and support the refinement of hypotheses.A9-12.DA.IM.1

Impacts of Computing

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    Evaluate computational artifacts to maximize their beneficial effects and minimize harmful effects on society.A9-12.IC.C.1

  • 2

    Evaluate the impact of equity, access, and influence on the distribution of computing resources in a global society.A9-12.IC.C.2

  • 3

    Predict how computational innovations that have revolutionized aspects of our culture might evolve.A9-12.IC.C.3

  • 4

    Debate laws and regulations that impact the development and use of software. A9-12.IC.SLE.1

Networks and the Internet

  • 1

    Describe the issues that impact network functionality (e.g., bandwidth, load, delay, and topology).A9-12.NI.NCO.1

  • 2

    Compare ways software developers protect devices and information from unauthorized access.A9-12.NI.C.1

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Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, and Grade 12

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