Standards in this Framework
| Standard | Description |
|---|---|
| 1.1.1 | Discuss Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSO) such as FBLA and DECA. |
| 1.1.2 | Investigate CTSO competitive events and identify sources to help prepare for success in competitive events. (If you have an active middle level chapter). |
| 1.1.3 | Understand the importance of professional dress and evaluate appropriate dress for CTSO conferences. |
| 1.2.1 | Identify effective communication skills by comparing personal vs. business communication. (e.g., text messages, emails). |
| 1.2.2 | Comprehend and explain the importance of punctuality and attendance. |
| 1.2.3 | Identify traits important to success. (e.g., initiative, positive attitude, enthusiasm, self-confidence). |
| 1.2.4 | Discuss integrity and ethical leadership. |
| 1.2.5 | Identify and practice fundamental etiquette skills. (e.g., introductions, handshakes, and eye contact) |
| 1.2.6 | Participate in soft skill evaluations. |
| 1.3.1 | Compare and contrast positive and negative social media presence. |
| 1.3.2 | Critique one’s own digital presence. |
| 2.1.1 | Practice proper care of computer equipment. (e.g., headphones, mouse, keyboard, etc.). |
| 2.1.2 | Demonstrate and maintain proper use of computer equipment. |
| 2.1.3 | Identify computer hardware and software. (e.g., peripherals, computer and audio settings, etc.). |
| 2.2.1 | Establish effective file and password management. (e.g., Cloud Storage, Networks, etc.). |
| 2.2.2 | Access a gradebook program to develop accountability. |
| 3.1.1 | Demonstrate the proper techniques necessary for operation of the keyboard (e.g., seating, body posture, finger placement, etc.). |
| 3.1.2 | Demonstrate correct touch typing techniques and spacing rules (e.g., punctuation marks, one space after a period, etc.). |
| 3.1.3 | Key documents while applying proper keyboarding techniques. |
| 3.2.1 | Understand proper 10-key techniques using numeric keypad on a keyboard. |
| 3.2.2 | Identify careers utilizing the 10-key techniques. |
| 4.1.1 | Determine and utilize the proper text formatting features. (e.g., font type, font style, color and case). |
| 4.1.2 | Utilize paragraph formatting functions. (e.g., line spacing, tabs, paragraph spacing, and columns). |
| 4.1.3 | Apply page formatting features. (e.g., borders, numbering, bullets, etc.). |
| 4.2.1 | Key business documents using appropriate formatting guidelines. (e.g., memo, email, letters, reports). |
| 4.2.2 | Edit documents using appropriate proofreaders’ marks. |
| 4.2.3 | Key documents from handwritten samples. |
| 5.1.1 | Examine traditional programming algorithms, including searches and sorts. |
| 5.1.2 | Describe the steps needed to efficiently solve a problem. |
| 5.1.3 | Manually test algorithms with simple data to observe accuracy of anticipated output. |
| 5.1.4 | Demonstrate appropriate collaborative behaviors (e.g., integrating feedback, providing useful feedback, understanding and accepting multiple perspectives) when solving problems |
| 5.2.1 | Apply strategies to protect personal digital footprints (e.g., game profiles, shares on social media, other online accounts) and the responsibilities and opportunities of living, learning, and working in a digitally connected world |
| 5.2.2 | Research and describe real-world cybersecurity problems (e.g., identity theft) as they relate to personal cybersecurity, and how to apply digital and physical methods for protecting and securing personal information |
| 5.3.1 | Explain the logic involved in how a computer program executes (e.g., flow charts, program flow) |
| 5.3.2 | Discuss and apply best practices of backend program design (e.g., comments, documentation, whitespace) |
| 5.3.3 | Test a computer program with data and evaluate output for accuracy |
| 5.3.4 | Find and debug errors in a computer program |
| 5.4.1 | Implement the following programming concepts: data types, variables creation, variable assignment, conditional branching (e.g., if, if-else, multi-branch), iteration (e.g., for, while), functions |
| 5.4.2 | Create a program using a text-based programming language. |
| 5.5.1 | Identify major components and functions of computer systems (e.g., hardware, software) and networks (e.g., network components, wired, wireless) and recommend methods to secure computer systems and networks. |
| 5.6.1 | Research diverse careers and career opportunities that are influence by computer science and the technical and soft skills needed for each. |
