Arkansas K Computer Science and Computing Standards
24 Standards
CSK8.K.1.1
Discuss the following basic steps when problem solving: understanding the problem, considering various strategies.
CSK8.K.1.3
Solve level-appropriate problems cooperatively.
CSK8.K.1.4
Identify simple hardware and software problems that may occur during use.
CSK8.K.2.3
Discuss the relative positions of objects within a program (e.g., up, down, left, right, over, under, on top of, behind, in front of, to the left, to the right).
CSK8.K.3.1
Define data and provide examples.
CSK8.K.3.2
Recognize and discuss ways people represent data differently (e.g., thumbs up for yes; thumbs down for no).
CSK8.K.3.3
Interpret and analyze concrete and pictorial graphs.
CSK8.K.3.4
Collect and arrange data based on a characteristic (e.g., alphabetic, color, shape, size).
CSK8.K.3.5
Identify the purpose for data collection.
CSK8.K.3.6
Represent data visually.
CSK8.K.4.1
Model safe use of technology and authentication methods.
CSK8.K.4.2
Discuss level-appropriate issues related to the appropriate use of technology and information, and the consequences of inappropriate use.
CSK8.K.5.1
Create and follow algorithms to accomplish a task or solve a problem.
CSK8.K.5.2
Design algorithms to show a simple process.
CSK8.K.6.1
Use a block-based programming language individually and collaboratively to solve level-appropriate problems.
CSK8.K.7.1
Discuss that computers perform actions or outputs based on human input (e.g., keyboard, microphone, mouse, video game controller).
CSK8.K.7.2
Demonstrate proper care of computer equipment.
CSK8.K.8.1
Identify how information can be transmitted using computing devices via a network.
CSK8.K.8.2
Practice locating: enter key, letter and number keys, shift key for capital letters, spacebar with thumb.
CSK8.K.8.3
Discuss proper seat posture.
CSK8.K.9.2
Use various input/output devices.
CSK8.K.10.5
Explore uses of computing and technology.
CSK8.K.10.7
Identify copyright in various media.
CSK8.K.11.3
Identify various electronic information sources.