IB/AP Computer Science Wt

IB/AP Computer Science wt

Curriculum Essentials

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Boulder Valley School District

Department of Curriculum and Instruction

Introduction

21st Century Skills and Readiness Competencies

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Course Name/GradeOverview

Course Description
This course is computer programming promoting fundamental concepts of computational thinking as well as knowledge of how computers and other digital devices operate. The goal of the course is to teach students how to design and implement computer programs that solve modern-day problems and address common challenges. Students will learn a wide range of programming tools and solve complex problems through hands-on experiences. There is no prescribed development environment; appropriate resources may include Java, Scratch, Alice, Python, Visual Basic (.Net), spreadsheet software and JavaScript. Students will be prepared to take the IB and/or AP Computer Science exams.
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Content Area: CONTENT AREA
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Prepared Graduates:
GRADE LEVEL EXPECTATION
Concepts and skills students master:
Evidence Outcomes / 21st Century Skills and Readiness Competencies
Students can: / Inquiry Questions:
Relevance and Application:
Nature of Discipline:
Content Area: CONTENT AREA
Standard: 1. CONTENT STANDARD
Prepared Graduates:
GRADE LEVEL EXPECTATION
Concepts and skills students master:
Evidence Outcomes / 21st Century Skills and Readiness Competencies
Students can: / Inquiry Questions:
Relevance and Application:
Nature of Discipline:
Content Area: CONTENT AREA
Standard: 1. CONTENT STANDARD
Prepared Graduates:
GRADE LEVEL EXPECTATION
Concepts and skills students master:
Evidence Outcomes / 21st Century Skills and Readiness Competencies
Students can: / Inquiry Questions:
Relevance and Application:
Nature of Discipline:
Content Area: CONTENT AREA
Standard: 1. CONTENT STANDARD
Prepared Graduates:
GRADE LEVEL EXPECTATION
Concepts and skills students master:
Evidence Outcomes / 21st Century Skills and Readiness Competencies
Students can: / Inquiry Questions:
Relevance and Application:
Nature of Discipline:

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1. CONTENT STANDARD

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Content Area: CONTENT AREA
Standard: 2. CONTENT STANDARD
Prepared Graduates:
GRADE LEVEL EXPECTATION
Concepts and skills students master:
Evidence Outcomes / 21st Century Skills and Readiness Competencies
Students can: / Inquiry Questions:
Relevance and Application:
Nature of Discipline:
Content Area: CONTENT AREA
Standard: 2. CONTENT STANDARD
Prepared Graduates:
GRADE LEVEL EXPECTATION
Concepts and skills students master:
Evidence Outcomes / 21st Century Skills and Readiness Competencies
Students can: / Inquiry Questions:
Relevance and Application:
Nature of Discipline:
Content Area: CONTENT AREA
Standard: 2. CONTENT STANDARD
Prepared Graduates:
GRADE LEVEL EXPECTATION
Concepts and skills students master:
Evidence Outcomes / 21st Century Skills and Readiness Competencies
Students can: / Inquiry Questions:
Relevance and Application:
Nature of Discipline:
Content Area: CONTENT AREA
Standard: 2. CONTENT STANDARD
Prepared Graduates:
GRADE LEVEL EXPECTATION
Concepts and skills students master:
Evidence Outcomes / 21st Century Skills and Readiness Competencies
Students can: / Inquiry Questions:
Relevance and Application:
Nature of Discipline:

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Content Area: CONTENT AREA
Standard: 3. CONTENT STANDARD
Prepared Graduates:
GRADE LEVEL EXPECTATION
Concepts and skills students master:
Evidence Outcomes / 21st Century Skills and Readiness Competencies
Students can: / Inquiry Questions:
Relevance and Application:
Nature of Discipline:
Content Area: CONTENT AREA
Standard: 3. CONTENT STANDARD
Prepared Graduates:
GRADE LEVEL EXPECTATION
Concepts and skills students master:
Evidence Outcomes / 21st Century Skills and Readiness Competencies
Students can: / Inquiry Questions:
Relevance and Application:
Nature of Discipline:
Content Area: CONTENT AREA
Standard: 3. CONTENT STANDARD
Prepared Graduates:
GRADE LEVEL EXPECTATION
Concepts and skills students master:
Evidence Outcomes / 21st Century Skills and Readiness Competencies
Students can: / Inquiry Questions:
Relevance and Application:
Nature of Discipline:
Content Area: CONTENT AREA
Standard: 3. CONTENT STANDARD
Prepared Graduates:
GRADE LEVEL EXPECTATION
Concepts and skills students master:
Evidence Outcomes / 21st Century Skills and Readiness Competencies
Students can: / Inquiry Questions:
Relevance and Application:
Nature of Discipline:

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Content Area: CONTENT AREA
Standard: 4. CONTENT STANDARD
Prepared Graduates:
GRADE LEVEL EXPECTATION
Concepts and skills students master:
Evidence Outcomes / 21st Century Skills and Readiness Competencies
Students can: / Inquiry Questions:
Relevance and Application:
Nature of Discipline:
Content Area: CONTENT AREA
Standard: 4. CONTENT STANDARD
Prepared Graduates:
GRADE LEVEL EXPECTATION
Concepts and skills students master:
Evidence Outcomes / 21st Century Skills and Readiness Competencies
Students can: / Inquiry Questions:
Relevance and Application:
Nature of Discipline:
Content Area: CONTENT AREA
Standard: 4. CONTENT STANDARD
Prepared Graduates:
GRADE LEVEL EXPECTATION
Concepts and skills students master:
Evidence Outcomes / 21st Century Skills and Readiness Competencies
Students can: / Inquiry Questions:
Relevance and Application:
Nature of Discipline:
Content Area: CONTENT AREA
Standard: 4. CONTENT STANDARD
Prepared Graduates:
GRADE LEVEL EXPECTATION
Concepts and skills students master:
Evidence Outcomes / 21st Century Skills and Readiness Competencies
Students can: / Inquiry Questions:
Relevance and Application:
Nature of Discipline:

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Grade Level/Course NameAcademic Vocabulary Glossary

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IB/AP Computer Science wt

IB/AP Computer Science wt

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This course is computer programming promoting fundamental concepts of computational thinking as well as knowledge of how computers and other digital devices operate. The goal of the course is to teach students how to design and implement computer programs that solve modern-day problems and address common challenges. Students will learn a wide range of programming tools and solve complex problems through hands-on experiences. There is no prescribed development environment; appropriate resources may include Java, Scratch, Alice, Python, Visual Basic (.Net), spreadsheet software and JavaScript. Students will be prepared to take the IB and/or AP Computer Science exams.

1 year

[Course Fees]

10

Elective

Active

[Course Type]

[Effective Date]

[Expiration Date]

[NCAA]

[Hear]

[Subject Area]

5.0

10155

Computer Technology

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