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Kindergarten End-of -Year Benchmarks

By the end of Kindergarten the student will….

Benchmark

Definition

Technology TEKS

Terminology

Name parts of the computer and use correct terminology, such as; CD-ROM, open, and quit

1A

Menu Commands

Use menu commands to open and quit programs

1B

Printer

Use menu command to print documents

1C

Input Devices

Use input devices such as a mouse, keyboard, microphone, disk drive, CD-ROM

2A and 5A

Keyboarding

Use correct body position at the computer; use two hands to keyboard,(left hand on left side and right hand on right side); use Return Key and Space Bar correctly

2B and 2C

Word Processing

Type his/her name using the Shift Key for capital letters

2D and 2E

Rules

Follow computer rules/lab procedures

3A and 3B

Respect/Copyright

Model respect for others work

3B

Search Strategies

Observe key word searches to acquire information

4A, 4B, 6A, 6C

Software

Use appropriate software to enhance learning

5A and 7A

Create Document

Use appropriate software to create a document (ie use KidPix to draw, and Word to type a story)

7B

 

Electronic Mail

Observe use of electronic mail communication

8A

Slide Show

Participate in the creation of a slide show

8B and 9B

Appropriate Display

Produce documents which use appropriate formatting and layout features

10B

Product Evaluation

Select his/her best computer project for use in class project

12A and 12B

First Grade End-Of-Year Benchmarks

By the end of the First Grade the student will….

Benchmark

Definition

Technology TEKS

Terminology

Name parts of the computer and use correct terminology such as; CD-ROM, laserdisc player, open, and quit; be familiar with terminology; cursor, Delete Key, Shift Key, Command Key, open/close windows, menu bar, click, drag, disk, CD-ROM, monitor, mouse, double-click, highlight, online, password, keyboard, and VCR

1A

Managing File/Programs

Open and quit programs; close windows, create, name and save files; eject disks and observe formatting disks

1B

Menu Commands

Use menu commands to open and quit programs; use menu commands to save documents and undo

1B

Printer

Use menu command to print documents; choose a printer and print items

1C

Input Devices

Use input devices such as a mouse, keyboard, microphone, disk drive, CD-ROM; use laserdisc player, voice/sound recorder, digital video, CD-ROM

2A and 5A

Keyboarding

Use correct body position at the computer; use two hands to keyboard (left hand on left side, right hand on right side of keyboard); use Return Key and Space Bar correctly; demonstrate proper keyboarding techniques such as: using two hands placed on home row, body position, Space Bar with thumb, Return Key with little finger

2B and 2C

Word Processing

Type his/her name using the Shift Key for capital letters; produce documents using basic word processing skills: capitalization (no Cap Lock Key); use appropriate letter, number, punctuation, and symbol keys; use two spaces after a period, no spaces before punctuation, and one space between words

2D and 2E

Rules

Follow computer rules/lab procedures

3A and 3B

Respect/Copyright

Model respect for others work

3B

Search Strategies

Observe key word searches to acquire information; perform key word searches to acquire information

4A ,4B, 6A, and 6B

Online Help

Use online help provided within programs

5B and 9A

Software

Use appropriate software to enhance learning

5A and 7A

Create document

Use appropriate software to create a document (i.e. use Kid Pix to draw and Word to type a story)

7B

Formatting

Produce documents which use appropriate formatting and layout features for the defined audience

10A

Electronic Mail

Observe use of electronic mail as a communication tool

8A

Slide Show

Participate in the creation of a slide show

8B and 9B

Appropriate Display

Produce documents which use appropriate formatting layout features

10B

Publishing

Publish a document (for print, screen, Web, video)

11A and 11B

Product Evaluation

Select his/her best computer product for use in class project

12A and 12B

Second Grade End-Of-Year Benchmarks

By the end of the Second Grade the student will ….

Benchmark

Definition

Technology TEKS

Terminology

Name parts of the computer and use correct terminology such as; CD-ROM, laserdisc player, open, and quit; be familiar with terminology; cursor, Delete Key, Shift Key, Command Key, open/close windows, menu bar, click, drag, disk, CD-ROM, monitor, mouse, double-click, highlight, online, password, keyboard, and VCR; be familiar with Internet terminology, such as online, network, password

1A

Managing File/Programs

Open and quit programs; close windows, create, name and save files; eject disks and observe formatting disks; format disk

1B

Menu Commands

Use menu commands to open and quit programs; use menu commands to save documents and undo

1B

Printer

Use menu command to print documents; choose a printer and print items

1C

Input Devices

Use input devices such as a mouse, keyboard, microphone, disk drive, CD-ROM; use laserdisc player, voice/sound recorder, digital video, CD-ROM; observe use of the scanner

2A and 5A

Keyboarding

Use correct body position at the computer; use two hands to keyboard (left hand on left side, right hand on right side of keyboard); use Return Key and Space Bar correctly; demonstrate proper keyboarding techniques such as: using two hands placed on home row, body position, Space Bar with thumb, Return Key with little finger; use smooth and rhythmic key strokes patterns; keyboard at 10 words per minute (beginning of formal keyboard training)

2B and 2C

Word Processing

Type his/her name using the Shift Key for capital letters; produce documents using basic word processing skills: capitalization (no Cap Lock Key); use appropriate letter, number, punctuation, and symbol keys; use two spaces after a period, no spaces before punctuation, and one space between words

2D and 2E

Rules

Follow computer rules/lab procedures

3A and 3B

Respect/Copyright

Model respect for others work; model respect for copyright laws

3B

Search Strategies

Observe key word searches to acquire information; perform key word searches to acquire information; select appropriate strategies to access information

4A, 4B, 6A, and 6B

Online Help

Use online help provided within programs

5B and 9A

Software

Use appropriate software to enhance learning

5A and 7A

Create document

Use appropriate software to create a document (i.e. use Kid Pix to draw and Word to type a story)

7B

Formatting

Produce documents which use appropriate formatting and layout features for the defined audience

10A

Electronic Mail

Observe use of electronic mail as a communication tool

8A

Slide Show

Participate in the creation of a slide show

8B and 9B

Appropriate Display

Produce documents which use appropriate formatting layout features

10B

Publishing

Publish a document (for print, screen, Web, video)

11A and 11B

Product Evaluation

Select his/her best computer product for use in class project

12A and 12B

Internet

Observe use of the Internet

8A

 

Third Grade End-Of-Year Benchmarks

By the end of the Third Grade the student will ….

Benchmark

Definition

Technology TEKS

Terminology

Name parts of the computer and use correct terminology such as; CD-ROM, laserdisc player, open, and quit; be familiar with terminology; cursor, Delete Key, Shift Key, Command Key, open/close windows, menu bar, click, drag, disk, CD-ROM, monitor, mouse, double-click, highlight, online, password, keyboard, and VCR; be familiar with Internet terminology, such as online, network, password

1A

Managing File/Programs

Open and quit programs; close windows, create, name and save files; eject disks and observe formatting disks; format disk; open files using menu command; navigate between desktop and disk

1B

Menu Commands

Use menu commands to open and quit programs; use menu commands to save documents and undo; use other menu commands as appropriate

1B

Printer

Use menu command to print documents; choose a printer and print items

1C

Input Devices

Use input devices such as a mouse, keyboard, microphone, disk drive, CD-ROM; use laserdisc player, voice/sound recorder, digital video, CD-ROM; observe use of the scanner

2A and 5A

Keyboarding

Use correct body position at the computer; use two hands to keyboard (left hand on left side, right hand on right side of keyboard); use Return Key and Space Bar correctly; demonstrate proper keyboarding techniques such as: using two hands placed on home row, body position, Space Bar with thumb, Return Key with little finger; use smooth and rhythmic key strokes patterns; keyboard at 15 words per minute

2B and 2C

Word Processing

Type his/her name using the Shift Key for capital letters; produce documents using basic word processing skills: capitalization (no Cap Lock Key); use appropriate letter, number, punctuation, and symbol keys; use two spaces after a period, no spaces before punctuation, and one space between words, use Shift Key to type symbols; use Command Key shortcuts to save, print, and quit; use text alignment icons; use Tab Key and preset tabs; use line spacing icon; use Spell Check and Thesaurus; cut, copy, and paste commands

2D and 2E

Rules

Follow computer rules/lab procedures

3A and 3B

Respect/Copyright

Model respect for others work; model respect for copyright laws

3B

Search Strategies

Observe key word searches to acquire information; perform key word searches to acquire information; select appropriate strategies to access information; use Boolean search strategies; extend search strategies through the use of LANS, WANS, Internet and Intranet; share research resources

4A, 4B, 6A, and 6B

Online Help

Use online help provided within programs

5B and 9A

Software

Use appropriate software to enhance learning

5A and 7A

Create document

Use appropriate software to create a document (i.e.use Kid Pix to draw and Word to type a story)

7B

Formatting

Produce documents which use appropriate formatting and layout features for the defined audience

10A

Electronic Mail

Observe use of electronic mail as a communication tool

8A

Slide Show

Participate in the creation of a slide show; create a slide show appropriate for task and audience

8B and 9B

Appropriate Display

Produce documents which use appropriate formatting layout features

10B

Publishing

Publish a document (for print, screen, Web, video)

11A and 11B

Product Evaluation

Select his/her best computer product for use in class project

12A and 12B

Internet

Observe use of the Internet; use Internet bookmarks/favorites for research

8A

Graphics

Insert graphics; use text wrap with graphics

7A and 7C

Database

Input data into a database

7B and 10C

Spreadsheet

Input data into a spreadsheet and create a chart

7B and 10C

Electronic Community

Participate in district-wide electronic problem solving project

8C

Fourth Grade End-Of-Year Benchmarks

By the end of the Fourth Grade the student will ….

Benchmark

Definition

Technology TEKS

Terminology

Name parts of the computer and use correct terminology such as; CD-ROM, laserdisc player, open, and quit; be familiar with terminology; cursor, Delete Key, Shift Key, Command Key, open/close windows, menu bar, click, drag, disk, CD-ROM, monitor, mouse, double-click, highlight, online, password, keyboard, and VCR; be familiar with Internet terminology, such as online, network, password

1A

Managing File/Programs

Open and quit programs; close windows, create, name and save files; eject disks and observe formatting disks; format disk; open files using menu command; navigate between desktop and disk

1B

Menu Commands

Use menu commands to open and quit programs; use menu commands to save documents and undo; use other menu commands as appropriate

1B

Printer

Use menu command to print documents; choose a printer and print items

1C

Input Devices

Use input devices such as a mouse, keyboard, microphone, disk drive, CD-ROM; use laserdisc player, voice/sound recorder, digital video, CD-ROM; observe use of the scanner

2A and 5A

Keyboarding

Use correct body position at the computer; use two hands to keyboard (left hand on left side, right hand on right side of keyboard); use Return Key and Space Bar correctly; demonstrate proper keyboarding techniques such as: using two hands placed on home row, body position, Space Bar with thumb, Return Key with little finger; use smooth and rhythmic key strokes patterns; keyboard at 20 words per minute

2B and 2C

Word Processing

Type his/her name using the Shift Key for capital letters; produce documents using basic word processing skills: capitalization (no Cap Lock Key); use appropriate letter, number, punctuation, and symbol keys; use two spaces after a period, no spaces before punctuation, and one space between words, use Shift Key to type symbols; use Command Key shortcuts to save, print, and quit; use text alignment icons; use Tab Key and preset tabs; use line spacing icon; use Spell Check and Thesaurus; cut, copy, and paste commands

2D and 2E

Rules

Follow computer rules/lab procedures

3A and 3B

Respect/Copyright

Model respect for others work; model respect for copyright laws

3B

Search Strategies

Observe key word searches to acquire information; perform key word searches to acquire information; select appropriate strategies to access information; use Boolean search strategies; extend search strategies through the use of LANS, WANS, Internet and Intranet; share research resources

4A, 4B, 6A, and 6B

Online Help

Use online help provided within programs

5B and 9A

Software

Use appropriate software to enhance learning

5A and 7A

Create document

Use appropriate software to create a document (i.e. use Kid Pix to draw and Word to type a story)

7B

Formatting

Produce documents which use appropriate formatting and layout features for the defined audience

10A

Electronic Mail

Observe use of electronic mail as a communication tool

8A

Slide Show

Participate in the creation of a slide show; create a slide show appropriate for task and audience

8B and 9B

Appropriate Display

Produce documents which use appropriate formatting layout features

10B

Publishing

Publish a document (for print, screen, Web, video)

11A and 11B

Product Evaluation

Select his/her best computer product for use in class project

12A and 12B

Internet

Observe use of the Internet; use Internet bookmarks/favorites for research; evaluate site information

8A

Graphics

Insert graphics; use text wrap with graphics

7A and 7C

Database

Input data into a database; sort and find records

7B and 10C

Spreadsheet

Input data into a spreadsheet and create a chart; sort information; resize columns and rows

7B and 10C

Electronic Community

Participate in district-wide electronic problem solving project

8C

Multimedia

Use a template to create a multimedia project

11A and 11B

 

Fifth/Sixth Grade End-of-Year Benchmarks

By the end of Fifth/Sixth Grade, the student will:

Benchmark

Definition

Technology TEKS

Terminology

Name parts of the computer and use correct terminology such as, CD- ROM, laserdisc player, open, and quit; be familiar with terminology such as cursor, Delete Key, Shift Key, Command Key, open and close windows, menu bar, click, drag, disk, CD-ROM, monitor, mouse, double-click, highlight, on-line, network, and password

1A and 1C

Managing file/programs

Launch, open, and quit programs; close windows, create, name, and save files; eject disk; observe formatting disks; format disk; open files using menu command; navigate between desktop and disk, work between documents in two or more applications.

1B

Menu Commands

Use menu commands to open and quit programs; use menu commands to save document and undo; use other menu commands as appropriate.

1B

Computer Platforms

Save documents using cross-platform format

1D

Printer

Use menu command to print documents; choose a printer and print items

1C and 1E

Input Devices

Use input devices such as a mouse, keyboard, microphone, disk drive, CD-ROM; use laser-disk player, voice/sound recorder, digital video, CD-ROM; use a variety of devices such as digital camera, scanner, and camcorder

2A and 5A

Keyboarding

Use correct body position at the computer; use two hands to keyboard on proper side; use Return Key and Shift Key correctly; demonstrate proper keyboarding techniques such as: using two hands placed on home row, body position, Space Bar with thumb, Return Key with little finger; use smooth and rhythmic keystroke patterns; keyboard at 25 words per minute

2B, 2C, and 2F

Word Processing

Type his/her name using the Shift Key for capital letters; produce documents using basic word processing skills: capitalization (no Caps Lock Key); use appropriate letter, number, punctuation and symbol keys; use one space after periods, no spaces before punctuation, one space between words; use Shift Key to type symbols; use command key shortcuts to save, print, and quit; use text alignment icons; use Tab Key and preset tabs; use copy, cut, and paste commands; use Spell check and Thesaurus; use Select All shortcut; use find/change; set tabs using icons; insert page break; use page setup; use page layout options

2D and 2E

Rules

Follow computer rules/lab procedures

3A and 3B

Respect/Copyright

Model respect for other’s work, model respect for copyright laws

3B

Search Strategies

Observe and perform keyword searches to acquire information; select appropriate strategies to access information; use Boolean searches; extend search strategies through use of LANS, WANS, Internet, and Intranet; share research resources

4A, 4B, 6A, 6B, and 6C

Online Help

Use online help provided within programs

5A, 5B and 9A

Software

Use appropriate software to enhance learning

5A and 7A

Graphic

Insert graphics using graphic arrow; use text wrap with graphics; arrange graphics; size, rotate, and group objects

 

7A and 7C

Create Document

Use appropriate software to create document

7B

Database

Input data into a database; sort and find records; create a database

7B and 10C

Spreadsheet

Input data into a spreadsheet and create a chart; sort information; resize columns and rows; use formulas/functions

7B and 10C

Formatting

Produce documents which use appropriate formatting and layout features for the defined audience; insert headers and footers, date

7B and 10 A

Electronic Mail

Observe use of electronic mail as a communication tool; use electronic mail to communicate.

8A

Internet

Observe use of the Internet; use Internet Favorites for research; evaluate site information; perform keyword searches; copy/cite resources from the Internet.

8A

Slide Show

Participate in the creation of a slide show; create a slide show appropriate for task and audience

8B and 9B

Appropriate Display

Produce documents which use appropriate formatting and layout features for screen, print or multimedia project

10B

Multimedia

Use a template to create a multimedia project; create a multimedia project

11A and 11B

Publishing

Publish a document for print, screen, Web, and video

11A and 11B

Product Evaluation

Select his/her best computer product for use in class project; use a checklist or outline to evaluate a product

9A, 12A, 12B, and 12C

 

Seventh/Eighth Grade End-of-Year Benchmarks

By the end of Seventh/Eighth Grade, the student will…

Benchmark

Definition

Technology TEKS

Terminology

Name parts of the computer and use correct terminology such as, CD- ROM, laserdisc player, open, and quit; be familiar with terminology such as cursor, Delete Key, Shift Key, Command Key, open and close windows, menu bar, click, drag, disk, CD-ROM, monitor, mouse, double-click, highlight, on-line, network, and password

1A and 1C

Managing file/programs

Launch, open, and quit programs; close windows, create, name, and save files; eject disk; observe formatting disks; format disk; open files using menu command; navigate between desktop and disk, work between documents in two or more applications.

1B

Menu Commands

Use menu commands to open and quit programs; use menu commands to save document and undo; use other menu commands as appropriate.

1B

Computer Platforms

Save documents using cross-platform format

1D

 

Printer

Use menu command to print documents; choose a printer and print items

1C and 1E

 

Input Devices

Use input devices such as a mouse, keyboard, microphone, disk drive, CD-ROM; use laser-disk player, voice/sound recorder, digital video, CD-ROM; use a variety of devices such as digital camera, scanner, and camcorder

2A and 5A

Keyboarding

Use correct body position at the computer; use two hands to keyboard on proper side; use Return Key and Shift Key correctly; demonstrate proper keyboarding techniques such as: using two hands placed on home row, body position, Space Bar with thumb, Return Key with little finger; use smooth and rhythmic keystroke patterns; keyboard at 25 words per minute

2B, 2C, and 2F

Word Processing

Type his/her name using the Shift Key for capital letters; produce documents using basic word processing skills: capitalization(no Caps Lock Key); use appropriate letter, number, punctuation and symbol keys; use one space after periods, no spaces before punctuation, one space between words; use Shift Key to type symbols; use command key shortcuts to save, print, and quit; use text alignment icons; use Tab Key and preset tabs; use copy, cut, and paste commands; use Spell check and Thesaurus; use Select All shortcut; use find/change; set tabs using icons; insert page break; use page setup; use page layout options

2D and 2E

 

Rules

Follow computer rules/lab procedures

3A and 3B

Respect/Copyright

Model respect for other’s work, model respect for copyright laws

3B

Search Strategies

Observe and perform keyword searches to acquire information; select appropriate strategies to access information; use Boolean searches; extend search strategies through use of LANS, WANS, Internet, and Intranet; share research resources

4A, 4B, 6A, 6B, and 6C

Online Help

Use online help provided within programs

5A, 5B and 9A

Software

Use appropriate software to enhance learning

5A and 7A

Graphic

Insert graphics using graphic arrow; use text wrap with graphics; arrange graphics; size, rotate, and group objects; crops and scans graphics

 

7A and 7C

Create Document

Use appropriate software to create document

7B

Database

Input data into a database; sort and find records; create a database

7B and 10C

Spreadsheet

Input data into a spreadsheet and create a chart; sort information; resize columns and rows; use formulas/functions

7B and 10C

Formatting

Produce documents which use appropriate formatting and layout features for the defined audience; insert headers and footers, date

7B and 10 A

Electronic Mail

Observe use of electronic mail as a communication tool; use electronic mail to communicate.

8A

Internet

Observe use of the Internet; use Internet Favorites for research; evaluate site information; perform keyword searches and execute links; copy/cite resources from the Internet

8A

Slide Show

Participate in the creation of a slide show; create a slide show appropriate for task and audience

8B and 9B

Appropriate Display

Produce documents which use appropriate formatting and layout features for screen, print or multimedia project

10B

Multimedia

Use a template to create a multimedia project; create a multimedia project

11A and 11B

Publishing

Publish a document for print, screen, Web, and video

11A and 11B

Product Evaluation

Select his/her best computer product for use in class project; use a checklist or outline to evaluate a product

9A, 12A, 12B, and 12C

 

Twelfth Grade End-of-Year Benchmarks

At this point, students will individually select course work to enhance their technology skills and master the expectations of that curriculum.

By the end of Twelfth Grade, the student will….

Benchmark

Definition

Technology TEKS

Terminology

Name parts of the computer and use correct terminology such as, CD- ROM, laserdisc player, open, and quit; be familiar with terminology such as cursor, Delete Key, Shift Key, Command Key, open and close windows, menu bar, click, drag, disk, CD-ROM, monitor, mouse, double-click, highlight, on-line, network, and password

1A and 1C

Managing file/programs

Launch, open, and quit programs; close windows, create, name, and save files; eject disk; observe formatting disks; format disk; open files using menu command; navigate between desktop and disk, work between documents in two or more applications.

1B

Menu Commands

Use menu commands to open and quit programs; use menu commands to save document and undo; use other menu commands as appropriate.

1B

 

Computer Platforms

Save documents using cross-platform format

1D

Printer

Use menu command to print documents; choose a printer and print items

1C and 1E

Input Devices

Use input devices such as a mouse, keyboard, microphone, disk drive, CD-ROM; use laser-disk player, voice/sound recorder, digital video, CD-ROM; use a variety of devices such as digital camera, scanner, and camcorder

2A and 5A

Keyboarding

Use correct body position at the computer; use two hands to keyboard on proper side; use Return Key and Shift Key correctly; demonstrate proper keyboarding techniques such as: using two hands placed on home row, body position, Space Bar with thumb, Return Key with little finger; use smooth and rhythmic keystroke patterns; keyboard at 25 words per minute

2B, 2C, and 2F

Word Processing

Type his/her name using the Shift Key for capital letters; produce documents using basic word processing skills: capitalization(no Caps Lock Key); use appropriate letter, number, punctuation and symbol keys; use one space after periods, no spaces before punctuation, one space between words; use Shift Key to type symbols; use command key shortcuts to save, print, and quit; use text alignment icons; use Tab Key and preset tabs; use copy, cut, and paste commands; use Spell check and Thesaurus; use Select All shortcut; use find/change; set tabs using icons; insert page break; use page setup; use page layout options

2D and 2E

Rules

Follow computer rules/lab procedures

3A and 3B

Respect/Copyright

Model respect for other’s work, model respect for copyright laws

3B

Search Strategies

Observe and perform keyword searches to acquire information; select appropriate strategies to access information; use Boolean searches; extend search strategies through use of LANS, WANS, Internet, and Intranet; share research resources

4A, 4B, 6A, 6B, and 6C

Online Help

Use online help provided within programs

5A, 5B and 9A

Software

Use appropriate software to enhance learning

5A and 7A

Graphic

Insert graphics using graphic arrow; use text wrap with graphics; arrange graphics; size, rotate, and group objects; crops and scans graphics

 

7A and 7C

Create Document

Use appropriate software to create document

7B

Database

Input data into a database; sort and find records; create a database

7B and 10C

Spreadsheet

Input data into a spreadsheet and create a chart; sort information; resize columns and rows; use formulas/functions

7B and 10C

Formatting

Produce documents which use appropriate formatting and layout features for the defined audience; insert headers and footers, date

7B and 10 A

Electronic Mail

Observe use of electronic mail as a communication tool; use electronic mail to communicate.

8A

Internet

Observe use of the Internet; use Internet Favorites for research; evaluate site information; perform keyword searches and execute links; copy/cite resources from the Internet

8A

Slide Show

Participate in the creation of a slide show; create a slide show appropriate for task and audience

8B and 9B

Appropriate Display

Produce documents which use appropriate formatting and layout features for screen, print or multimedia project

10B

Multimedia

Use a template to create a multimedia project; create a multimedia project

11A and 11B

Publishing

Publish a document for print, screen, Web, and video

11A and 11B

Product Evaluation

Select his/her best computer product for use in class project; use a checklist or outline to evaluate a product

9A, 12A, 12B, and 12C

 

 
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