Grade 4

Decompose story problems into smaller, manageable subproblems and discuss and document various solutions to the problems.

Identify patterns in story problems and make predictions based on the pattern.

Communicate design plans and solutions using a variety of options.

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

Use variables within a program to modify 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 problem solving and questioning, effective communication, following directions, mental agility, and metacognition, that are needed to implement a design process successfully.

Apply an appropriate design process that includes components to improve processes and refine original products for authentic problems.

Identify examples of emerging technologies.

Classify numerical and non-numerical data.

Identify and collect data by using various search strategies, including two or more keywords within specific parameters.

Use digital tools to transform and make inferences about data to answer a question.

Use digital tools to communicate results of an inquiry to inform an intended audience.

Describe how information retained online creates a permanent digital footprint.

Describe appropriate digital etiquette for various forms of digital communication such as text, email, and online chat.

Demonstrate appropriate digital etiquette for various forms of digital collaboration such as shared documents, video conferencing, and other platforms.

Demonstrate adherence to local acceptable use policy (AUP) and explain the importance of responsible and ethical technology use.

Describe the rights and responsibilities of a creator, define copyright law, and explain how copyright law applies to creative work.

Create citations for digital forms of media with assistance.

Demonstrate account safety, including creating a strong password and logging off devices, and explain the importance of these practices.

Identify and discuss types of data collection tools such as cookies, pop-ups, smart devices, and unsecured networks and explain why it is important to maintain digital privacy.

Discuss and explain how to respond to cyberbullying, including advocating for self and others.

Evaluate and choose applications for relevance to an assigned task.

Perform software application functions such as outline options, bulleting, and numbering lists, and perform editing functions such as finding and replacing.

Communicate an understanding of terminology related to virtual systems such as video conferencing, augmented reality, and virtual reality environments.

Evaluate where and how to save, including the use of appropriate naming conventions and effective file management strategies and folder structures.

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

Identify and practice using cross-curricular symbols or other input device shortcuts on a keyboard.

Use troubleshooting strategies to solve minor technical problems with hardware and software such as restarting software or rebooting hardware.