South Carolina 3 Computer Science and Digital Literacy
35 Standards
3.DL.1.1
Create documents (e.g., essays, letters) using a word processing program.
3.DL.1.2
Edit and format a document using a word processing program to check spelling, change fonts, and change margins.
3.DL.1.3
Format a presentation using presentation software to insert an image/video, change background colors, and change text color.
3.DL.1.4
Understand that bullets are a way to organize a list.
3.DL.2.1
Demonstrate proper digital etiquette appropriate to the medium (e.g., not using all capital letters in an email).
3.DL.2.2
Recognize the disparity with regards to access to technology around the world and discuss ways in which digital equality may be reached.
3.DL.3.1
Understand the importance of acceptable use policies (e.g., to enforce safe internet usage among all members of the community).
3.DL.3.2
Distinguish between online content that is open and free to use and content that is protected by copyright.
3.DL.3.3
Understand the notion of "digital footprint" and the permanence and trackability associated with online communication (e.g., email, social media).
3.DL.4.1
Demonstrate proper keyboarding technique when keying letters, numbers, and symbols at a rate of 5 words per minute.
3.DL.4.2
Use software capabilities to correct errors.
3.CS.1.1
Compare and contrast computing devices (e.g., tablets, laptops, smartphones).
3.CS.1.2
Identify the parts of a computing device (e.g., input devices, output devices, processors).
3.CS.2.1
Identify actions (e.g., opening a file; closing a window) that are specific to an operating system (e.g., Windows, MacOS, Android, iOS).
3.CS.2.2
Compare operating systems to application software (e.g., word processor, spreadsheet, presentation software, web browser).
3.CS.3.1
Troubleshoot simple hardware problems that may occur during use (e.g., hardware is plugged in or batteries charged; sound is muted/unmuted).
3.CS.3.2
Troubleshoot simple software problems that may occur during use (e.g., refresh or close a web browser; close a program).
3.NI.1.1
Identify and distinguish between wireless and wired connections.
3.NI.2.1
Communicate electronically with others with support from peers, teachers, and others.
3.NI.2.2
Recognize particular websites as sources of research.
3.DA.1.1
Understand the different types of data storage (e.g., flash drives, hard drives, cloud storage).
3.DA.1.2
Identify various kinds of data (e.g., text, images, sounds, numbers).
3.DA.2.1
Discuss appropriate tools for collecting data.
3.DA.2.2
Represent data with bar graphs.
3.DA.3.1
Interpret and analyze given data (i.e., tables).
3.DA.4.1
Draw conclusions from different types of graphs (i.e., scaled bar graphs, line plots).
3.DA.4.2
Discuss factors that impact accuracy.
3.AP.1.1
Describe a daily task as a sequence of steps.
3.AP.2.1
Describe, using picture models, an ordered list of steps to perform a simple task.
3.AP.3.1
Identify a simple task (e.g., eating breakfast; brushing your teeth; walking to the bus stop).
3.AP.3.2
Identify a complex task (e.g., getting ready for school).
3.AP.4.1
Use picture directions to design a series of steps to complete a simple task.
3.AP.4.2
Test a series of directions to successfully complete a simple task.
3.IC.1.1
List examples of how computing technology has changed and improved the way people live, work, and interact.
3.IC.2.1
Identify and discuss the relevance and appropriateness of various electronic information sources (e.g., online databases such as Discus; web search engines).