Common Planner
K–12 Standards

9th Grade

Other North Dakota Computer Science and Cybersecurity sets

Networks & Internet: Networks link computers and devices locally and around the world allowing people to access and communicate information9.NI

  • 1

    Describe the issues that impact network functionality (e.g., bandwidth, load, delay, topology).9.NI.1

  • 2

    Understand the implications of accessing publicly available Internet connections. (CYSEC)9.NI.2

Hardware & Software: Devices, hardware, and software work together as a system to accomplish tasks.9.HS

  • 1

    Compare and contrast appropriate device/hardware/software to complete a task.9.HS.1

  • 2

    Define software and security patches/update. (CYSEC)9.HS.2

  • 3

    Explain why a backup is necessary. (CYSEC) 9.HS.3

Troubleshooting: Strategies for solving technology system problems.9.T

  • 1

    Describe basic hardware and software problems using appropriate and accurate terminology.9.T.1

Problem Solving & Algorithms: Strategies for understanding and solving problems9.PSA

  • 1

    Identify, recognize, and use an algorithm to solve a complex problem across disciplines.9.PSA.1

Data Creation & Analysis: Data can be collected, used, and presented with computing devices or digital tools.9.DCA

  • 1

    Collect and analyze complex data.9.DCA.1

Access: Effective searches strategies can locate information for intellectual or creative pursuits.9.A

  • 1

    Plan and employ effective research strategies to locate information.9.A.1

Evaluate: Information sources can be evaluated for accuracy, currency, appropriateness, and purpose.9.E

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    Evaluate the accuracy, perspective, credibility, and relevance of information, media, data, or other resources. 9.E.1

Create: It is important to both consume and produce information to be digitally literate.9.C

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    Create original works or responsibly repurpose or remix digital resources into new creations to communicate an idea. 9.C.1

Intellectual Property: Respect for the rights and obligations of using and sharing intellectual property.9.IP

  • 1

    Properly use copyrighted works, works in the creative commons, and works in the public domain.9.IP.1

  • 2

    Cite sources in a standard format to ethically reference the intellectual property of others.9.IP.2

  • 3

    Engage in positive, safe, legal, and ethical behavior when using technology.9.IP.3

Impacts of Computing: Past, present, and possible future impact of technology on society.9.IC

  • 1

    Evaluate how technology has impacted the workforce positively and negatively.9.IC.1

Social Interactions: Technology facilitates collaboration with others.9.SI

  • 1

    Identify how technology has affected our means of communication.9.SI.1

Safety & Ethics: There are both positive and negative impacts in social and ethical behaviors for using technology.9.SE

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    Recognize the effects sharing information online can have on others' privacy. (CYSEC)9.SE.1

  • 2

    Know how to modify account settings to protect privacy and security. (CYSEC) 9.SE.2

  • 3

    Recognize that data collection technology can be used to track navigation online. (CYSEC)9.SE.3

  • 4

    Describe ways to prevent identity theft. (CYSEC) 9.SE.4

Responsible Use: Respect and dignity in virtual and physical communities.9.RU

  • 1

    Apply cyberbullying prevention strategies.9.RU.1

  • 2

    Apply safe and ethical behaviors to personal electronic communication and interaction. (CYSEC)9.RU.2

  • 3

    Continued growth.9.RU.3

  • 4

    Understand the purpose of and comply with Acceptable Use Policies.9.RU.4

Digital Identity: The responsibilities and opportunities that come with living, learning, and working in an interconnected digital world.9.DI

  • 1

    Manage a digital identity and be aware of the permanence of actions in the digital world. (CYSEC) 9.DI.1

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