Grade 3

Decompose story problems into smaller, manageable subproblems and identify a solution to the problems.

Identify simple and complex patterns in story problems.

Develop a plan collaboratively and document a plan that outlines specific steps taken to complete a project.

Debug simple algorithms (set of procedures) by identifying and removing errors.

Use variables within a program to store data.

Use a design process to create programs that include sequences, loops, and conditionals to express ideas or address a problem.

Explain the importance of and demonstrate personal skills and behaviors, including metacognition, effective communication, following directions, and mental agility, needed to implement the design process successfully.

Apply an appropriate design process using components such as peer and teacher feedback to create new and useful solutions to authentic problems.

Define emerging technologies.

Identify and collect numerical data such as the price of goods or temperature.

Use various search strategies with adult assistance.

Analyze data in graphs to identify and discuss trends and inferences.

Use digital tools to communicate and publish results to inform an intended audience.

Define digital footprint.

Define digital etiquette.

Define digital collaboration.

Demonstrate adherence to local acceptable use policy (AUP) that reflects positive social behavior in the digital environment.

Communicate the purpose of copyright law and identify appropriate and inappropriate uses of digital content and information.

Identify the required elements of citations for digital forms of media.

Demonstrate account safety, including creating a strong password and logging off accounts and devices.

Describe ways to employ safe practices such as protecting digital identity and avoid online dangers such as accessing unsafe websites or clicking on suspicious links.

Discuss cyberbullying and explain how to respond to cyberbullying.

Compare and contrast applications such as word processor, spreadsheet, and presentation tools for relevance to an assigned task.

Perform software application functions such as inserting or deleting text, inserting images, and formatting page layout and margins.

Communicate an understanding of terminology related to operating systems and network systems such as internet, intranet, wireless network, short-range wireless technology, and learning management systems.

Identify where and how to save files such as using appropriate naming conventions and effective file management strategies.

Demonstrate proper touch keyboarding techniques with accuracy and ergonomic strategies such as correct hand and body positions.

Identify and practice using keyboard or other input device shortcuts for actions such as copy, paste, undo, or closing windows.

Identify minor technical problems with hardware and software and solve the issues with assistance.