Grade 2
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2022
Computational thinking--foundations (1)
Identify and communicate a problem or task and break down (decompose) multiple solutions into sequential steps.
Identify complex patterns and make predictions based on the pattern.
Analyze a plan with adult assistance that outlines the steps needed to complete a task.
Create and troubleshoot simple algorithms (step-by-step instructions) that include conditionals such as if-then statements as they apply to an everyday task.
Computational thinking--applications (2)
Identify and explore what a variable is in a sequence of code.
Use a design process to create a sequence of code that includes loops to solve a simple problem with or without technology.
Creativity and innovation--innovative design process (3)
Demonstrate personal skills and behaviors, including effective communication, following directions, and mental agility, needed to implement a design process successfully.
Apply a design process with components such as testing and reflecting to create new and useful solutions to identify and solve for authentic problems.
Creativity and innovation--emerging technologies (4)
Identify and analyze how technology impacts different communities.
Data literacy, management, and representation--collect data (5)
Identify and collect non-numerical data, such as weather patterns, preferred reading genres, and holidays.
Conduct a basic search independently using provided keywords and digital sources.
Data literacy, management, and representation--communicate and publish results (6)
Use a digital tool to individually or collaboratively create and communicate data visualizations such as pictographs and bar graphs.
Digital citizenship--social interactions (7)
Participate in digital environments to develop responsible and respectful interactions.
Digital citizenship--ethics and laws (8)
Explain and demonstrate the importance of acceptable use of digital resources and devices as outlined in local policies or acceptable use policy (AUP).
Communicate an understanding that all digital content has owners and explain the importance of respecting others' belongings as they apply to digital content and information.
Digital citizenship--privacy, safety, and security (9)
Demonstrate account safety, including creating a strong password and logging off accounts and devices.
Compare and contrast private and public information and discuss what is safe to be shared online and with whom.
Discuss cyberbullying and identify examples.
Practical technology concepts—skills and tools (10)
Select and use a variety of applications, devices, and online learning environments to create and share content.
Identify, compare, and describe the function of basic computer hardware, including a variety of input and output devices, and software applications using accurate terminology.
Operate a variety of developmentally appropriate digital tools and resources to perform software application functions such as reviewing digital artifacts and designing solutions to problems.
Practice ergonomically correct keyboarding techniques and developmentally appropriate hand and body positions.
Identify, locate, and practice using keys on the keyboard, including secondary actions of different keys such as ″@,″ ″#,″ ″$,″ and ″?″.