California 3-5 Computer Science Standards for California Public Schools
23 Standards
3-5.CS.1
Describe how computing devices connect to other components to form a system.
3-5.CS.2
Demonstrate how computer hardware and software work together as a system to accomplish tasks.
3-5.CS.3
Determine potential solutions to solve simple hardware and software problems using common troubleshooting strategies.
3-5.NI.4
Model how information is broken down into smaller pieces, transmitted as packets through multiple devices over networks and the Internet, and reassembled at the destination.
3-5.NI.5
Describe physical and digital security measures for protecting personal information.
3-5.NI.6
Create patterns to protect information from unauthorized access.
3-5.DA.7
Explain that the amount of space required to store data differs based on the type of data and/or level of detail.
3-5.DA.8
Organize and present collected data visually to highlight relationships and support a claim.
3-5.DA.9
Use data to highlight and/or propose relationships, predict outcomes, or communicate ideas.
3-5.AP.10
Compare and refine multiple algorithms for the same task and determine which is the most appropriate.
3-5.AP.11
Create programs that use variables to store and modify data.
3-5.AP.12
Create programs that include events, loops, and conditionals.
3-5.AP.13
Decompose problems into smaller, manageable tasks which may themselves be decomposed.
3-5.AP.14
Create programs by incorporating smaller portions of existing programs, to develop something new or add more advanced features.
3-5.AP.15
Use an iterative process to plan and develop a program by considering the perspectives and preferences of others.
3-5.AP.16
Observe intellectual property rights and give appropriate attribution when creating, remixing, or combining programs.
3-5.AP.17
Test and debug a program or algorithm to ensure it accomplishes the intended task.
3-5.AP.18
Perform different roles when collaborating with peers during the design, implementation, and review stages of program development.
3-5.AP.19
Describe choices made during program development using code comments, presentations, and demonstrations.
3-5.IC.20
Discuss computing technologies that have changed the world, and express how those technologies influence, and are influenced by, cultural practices.
3-5.IC.21
Propose ways to improve the accessibility and usability of technology products for the diverse needs and wants of users.
3-5.IC.22
Seek and explain the impact of diverse perspectives for the purpose of improving computational artifacts.
3-5.IC.23
Describe reasons creators might limit the use of their work.