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K–12 Standards

CS10 Intro to Computer Science (2026)

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Understand computing systems. CS10.1

  • 1.01 

    Understand computing devices. CS10.1.01

  • 1.02 

    Understand the relationship between hardware and software. CS10.1.02

Understand networks and the internet. CS10.2

  • 2.01

    Understand how sensitive data can be affected by malware and other attacks. CS10.2.01

  • 2.02

    Understand how computer systems and networks facilitate the transfer of data. CS10.2.02

  • 2.03

    Understand various security measures and the protections they provide. CS10.2.03

  • 2.04

    Understand how data is transferred across a network and the role of protocols in transmitting data. CS10.2.04

Understand data and analysis. CS10.3

  • 3.01

    Understand data collection and storage methods. CS10.3.01

  • 3.02

    Understand basic data manipulation techniques. CS10.3.02

  • 3.03

    Understand data visualizations. CS10.3.03

  • 3.04

    Understand ethical use of data. CS10.3.04

Understand programming. CS10.4

  • 4.01

    Understand the basic concepts of programming, including variables and data types. CS10.4.01

  • 4.02

    Understand the purpose of functions and methods. CS10.4.02

  • 4.03

    Understand program flow. CS10.4.03

  • 4.04

    Understand the use of algorithms in problem-solving. CS10.4.04

  • 4.05

    Understand debugging techniques. CS10.4.05

Understand the impacts of computing. CS10.5

  • 5.01

    Understand the impact computing has on culture and society. CS10.5.01

  • 5.02

    Understand the impact computing has on safety, law, and ethics. CS10.5.02

  • 5.03

    Understand computational tools used to increase connectivity. CS10.5.03

Understand artificial intelligence (AI). CS10.6

  • 6.01

    Understand the basic concepts of artificial intelligence. CS10.6.01

  • 6.02

    Understand different types of artificial intelligence and how they are used. CS10.6.02

  • 6.03

     Understand artificial intelligence limitations and societal impacts. CS10.6.03

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 12, and Grade 11
Where can I read the official document?
NC Department of Public Instruction

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