A Guide to Understanding the Maryland Technology Literacy Standards for Students
Directions: Hunt through the Maryland Technology Literacy Standards for Students to
find the answers to the questions below.
1. The legend will help you understand acronyms that are used throughout the MTLSS.
Take a look at this legend and write the meanings of each of the acronyms below.
VOI
PB
WBP
2. The Computer Literacy Skills document is a companion to the MTLSS. “The
document is intended to provide guidance as to what computer skills students should
know and be able to do independently at various levels….” Find and write 2 skills
for each of the areas identified below.
Basic Computer Use (CUB)
Using & Creating
Databases Intermediate (DI)
Using Digital Imaging
Tools Proficient (DIP)
Using Email Intermediate
(EI)
Creating Multimedia
Presentations Proficient
(PP)
Using & Creating
Spreadsheets Basic (SB)
Using & Creating Visual
Organizers Basic (VOB)
Using & Creating Web
Pages Proficient (WBP)
Using Word Processing &
Desktop Publishing
Intermediate (WPI)
Standard | Grade | Topic | Indicator | Outcome
3. Standard 1.0 - Technology Systems.
An eighth grade student needs to be able to demonstrate knowledge of technology
systems. Fill in the missing outcomes below.
a) Explain how network resources are accessed, controlled, connected, and used
effectively and efficiently (e.g., FTP/Web publishing, wireless networks,
USB, firewire, etc.)
b) _______________________________________________________________
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c) Apply utility programs to convert formats, as necessary, for effective use in
Web, video, audio, graphic, presentation, word-processing, database,
publication, and spreadsheet applications
d) _______________________________________________________________
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4. Standard 2.0 – Digital Citizenship.
Write the description of Digital Citizenship as referred to in Standard 2.0.
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5. Standard 3.0 – Technology for Learning and Collaboration.
A Kindergarten student should be able to “explore and use technology in an
instructional setting to encourage collaboration.” Name one outcome this student
could perform in order to demonstrate this.
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Topic C is entitled “Increase Productivity.” What is the indicator for a third grade
student?
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Which skills should a fourth grade student have in order to “describe how technology
tools are used to collect information?” (3.4.A.1.b)
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Standard | Grade | Topic | Indicator | Outcome
6. Standard 4.0 – Technology for Communication and Expression.
A Pre-Kindergarten student can “draw a picture of two animals that look alike… and
different.” Which MTLSS outcome is he or she demonstrating?
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A sixth grade student who can “compose oral, written, and visual presentations that
express personal ideas, inform, and persuade” is demonstrating the MTLSS 4.6.B.1.a
and which Reading/English Language Arts Standard (R/ELA)?
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7. Standard 5.0 – Technology for Information Use and Management.
Find MTLSS 5.2.A.1.b. Write this outcome in the space below.
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How does the indicator for Standard 5.0, Topic A change from first grade to third
grade, to eighth grade?
Grade 1
Grade 3
Grade 8
8. Standard 6.0 – Technology for Problem-Solving and Decision-Making.
According to this standard, “students use technology tools to:”
1. ________________________________________________________________
2. ________________________________________________________________
3. ________________________________________________________________
4. determine the need for additional information___________________________
5. ________________________________________________________________
6. ________________________________________________________________
Standard | Grade | Topic | Indicator | Outcome