Technology Concentration Activity
2024 Computer Science Standards
Grades 3-5
Grades 3-5
3rd Grade:
3.AP.1 The student will apply computational thinking to design algorithms
to extend patterns, processes, or components of a problem.
a. Identify a pattern in an algorithm, process, or a problem.
b. Decompose a problem or task into a subset of smaller problems.
3.DA.1 The student will gather, store, and organize data to evaluate trends
and identify patterns using a computing device.
e. Draw conclusions and make predictions based on observed data.
4th Grade:
4.AP.1 The student will apply computational thinking to identify patterns
and design algorithms to compare and contrast multiple
algorithms used for the same task.
a. Decompose an algorithm, process, or problem into a subset of smaller
problems.
b. Identify multiple algorithms for the same task.
c. Describe patterns within multiple algorithms.
d. Determine which algorithm is most effective for a given task.
4.DA.1 The student will identify the appropriate type of data needed to
solve a problem or answer a question.
a. Analyze a problem to determine the appropriate type of data needed.
4.DA.2 The student will create and evaluate data representations to make
predictions and conclusions.
c. Recognize and analyze patterns and relationships within data sets.
d. Analyze visual representations to make predictions and draw conclusions.
5th Grade:
5.AP.1 The student will apply computational thinking to identify patterns, make use of decomposition to break down problems or processes into sub-components, and design algorithms.
a. Identify patterns and repeated steps in an algorithm, problem, or
process.
b. Decompose a problem or process into a subset of smaller problems or
groups of sequential instructions.
c. Abstract relevant information to identify essential details.
d. Design an algorithm to solve a problem.
5.DA.2 The student will create multiple data representations to make predictions and conclusions.
c. Analyze data as evidence to draw conclusions and make predictions.