K-12 Computer Science Standards

California 9-12 Specialty

30 Standards

1

9-12S.AP.10

Describe how artificial intelligence drives many software and physical systems.

2

9-12S.AP.11

Implement an algorithm that uses artificial intelligence to overcome a simple challenge.

3

9-12S.AP.12

Implement searching and sorting algorithms to solve computational problems.

4

9-12S.AP.13

Evaluate algorithms in terms of their efficiency.

5

9-12S.AP.14

Compare and contrast fundamental data structures and their uses.

6

9-12S.AP.15

Demonstrate the flow of execution of a recursive algorithm.

7

9-12S.AP.16

Analyze a large-scale computational problem and identify generalizable patterns or problem components that can be applied to a solution.

8

9-12S.AP.17

Construct solutions to problems using student-created components, such as procedures, modules, and/or objects.

9

9-12S.AP.18

Demonstrate code reuse by creating programming solutions using libraries and APIs.

10

9-12S.AP.19

Plan and develop programs for broad audiences using a specific software life cycle process.

11

9-12S.AP.20

Develop programs for multiple computing platforms.

12

9-12S.AP.21

Identify and fix security issues that might compromise computer programs.

13

9-12S.AP.22

Develop and use a series of test cases to verify that a program performs according to its design specifications.

14

9-12S.AP.23

Modify an existing program to add additional functionality and discuss intended and unintended implications.

15

9-12S.AP.24

Evaluate key qualities of a program through a process such as a code review.

16

9-12S.AP.25

Use version control systems, integrated development environments (IDEs), and collaborative tools and practices (e.g., code documentation) while developing software within a group.

17

9-12S.AP.26

Compare multiple programming languages, and discuss how their features make them suitable for solving different types of problems.

18

9-12S.CS.1

Illustrate ways computing systems implement logic through hardware components.

19

9-12S.CS.2

Categorize and describe the different functions of operating system software.

20

9-12S.DA.7

Select and use data collection tools and techniques to generate data sets.

21

9-12S.DA.8

Use data analysis tools and techniques to identify patterns in data representing complex systems.

22

9-12S.DA.9

Evaluate the ability of models and simulations to test and support the refinement of hypotheses.

23

9-12S.IC.27

Evaluate computational artifacts with regard to improving their beneficial effects and reducing harmful effects on society.

24

9-12S.IC.28

Evaluate how computational innovations that have revolutionized aspects of our culture might evolve.

25

9-12S.IC.29

Evaluate the impact of equity, access, and influence on the distribution of computing resources in a global society.

26

9-12S.IC.30

Debate laws and regulations that impact the development and use of software.

27

9-12S.NI.3

Examine the scalability and reliability of networks, by describing the relationship between routers, switches, servers, topology, and addressing.

28

9-12S.NI.4

Explain how the characteristics of the Internet influence the systems developed on it.

29

9-12S.NI.5

Develop solutions to security threats.

30

9-12S.NI.6

Analyze cryptographic techniques to model the secure transmission of information.

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