Draft Example of Partial Mapping for AMSA
CS Standards Crosswalk with CSTA K-12 Computer Science Standards for State/District/Course
Standards
http://csta.acm.org/Curriculum/sub/K12Standards.html
CS Standards Name
AMSA Grades 6-11
Website
www.amsacs.org
Contact Info
Kelly Powers
k.powers@amsacs.org
Please indicate whether your standards are:
CSTA
Standard
Level/
Grade Level
Strand
State District XSchool or
CS Standard
Institution (X)
Aligned Standard
Aligned Standard
Level 1 (recommended for grades K–6) Computer Science and Me
Elementary school students are introduced to foundational concepts in computer science by integrating basic skills in
technology with simple ideas about computational thinking. The learning experiences created from these standards should
be inspiring and engaging, helping students see computing as an important part of their world.
Level 1/
K-3
Level 1/
K-3
Computational Thinking
Computational Thinking
Use technology resources (e.g., puzzles, logical
thinking programs) to solve age-appropriate
problems.
Use writing tools, digital cameras, and drawing tools
to illustrate thoughts, ideas, and stories in a stepby-step manner.
CTL1-1
CTL1-2
CSTA
Standard
Level/
Grade Level
Strand
CS Standard
Aligned Standard
Aligned Standard
Level 1 (recommended for grades K–6) Computer Science and Me
Elementary school students are introduced to foundational concepts in computer science by integrating basic skills in
technology with simple ideas about computational thinking. The learning experiences created from these standards should
be inspiring and engaging, helping students see computing as an important part of their world.
Level 1/
K-3
Computational Thinking
Level 1/
K-3
Computational Thinking
Level 1/
K-3
Level 1/
3-6
Level 1/
3-6
Computational Thinking
Computational Thinking
Computational Thinking
Level 1/
3-6
Computational Thinking
Level 1/
Computational Thinking
Understand how to arrange (sort) information into
useful order, such as sorting students by birth date,
without using a computer.
CTL1-3
Recognize that software is created to control
computer operations.
CTL1-4
Demonstrate how 0s and 1s can be used to
represent information.
Understand and use the basic steps in algorithmic
problem-solving (e.g., problem statement and
exploration, examination of sample instances,
design, implementation, and testing).
CTL1-5

Notion of algorithms
Grade 6, Topic 13, Designing
Solutions, Pseudo Code,
Flowchart, Coding Algorithms
CTL1-6
Develop a simple understanding of an algorithm
(e.g., search, sequence of events, or sorting) using
computer-free exercises.

Notion of algorithms
Grade 6, Topic 13, Designing
Solutions, Pseudo Code,
Flowchart, Coding Algorithms
CTL1-7
Demonstrate how a string of bits can be used to
represent alphanumeric information.
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
CTL1-8
Describe how a simulation can be used to solve a
Coding letters with numbers
ASCII and Unicode with binary
& hex, RGB in HEX
Grade 6, Topic 12, How
Computers Think
CTL1-9
CSTA
Standard
Level/
Grade Level
Strand
CS Standard
Aligned Standard
Aligned Standard
Level 1 (recommended for grades K–6) Computer Science and Me
Elementary school students are introduced to foundational concepts in computer science by integrating basic skills in
technology with simple ideas about computational thinking. The learning experiences created from these standards should
be inspiring and engaging, helping students see computing as an important part of their world.
3-6
Level 1/
3-6
Level 1/
3-6
Level 1/
K-3
Level 1/
K-3
problem.
Make a list of sub-problems to consider while
addressing a larger problem.

Creating a Strategy, writing
steps to solve a problem

Notion of algorithms
Grade 6, Topic 13, Designing
Solutions, Pseudo Code,
Flowchart, Coding Algorithms
CTL1-10
Understand the connections between computer
science and other fields.

CTL1-11
Computational Thinking
Computational Thinking
Collaboration
Collaboration
Babbage (analytic engine),
Von Neumann, Harvard Mark
I, analog computers.
Grade 6, Unit 1: Topic 1History of
Computers and Computation
Gather information and communicate electronically
with others with support from teachers, family
members, or student partners.
COL1-1
Work cooperatively and collaboratively with peers,
teachers, and others using technology.
COL1-2
CSTA
Standard
Level/
Grade Level
Strand
CS Standard
Aligned Standard
Aligned Standard
Level 1 (recommended for grades K–6) Computer Science and Me
Elementary school students are introduced to foundational concepts in computer science by integrating basic skills in
technology with simple ideas about computational thinking. The learning experiences created from these standards should
be inspiring and engaging, helping students see computing as an important part of their world.
Level 1/
3-6
Level 1/
3-6
Level 1/
3-6
Level 1/
K-3
Level 1/
K-3
Collaboration
Collaboration
Use productivity technology tools (e.g., word
processing, spreadsheet, presentation software) for
individual and collaborative writing, communication,
and publishing activities.

Notion of an editor

Editing, formatting a project

Using on line help, clip art

Basic word functions
Grade 6, Topic 6, Word Processing

Email etiquette
Grade 6, Topic 8, Electronic Mail
COL1-3
Use online resources (e.g., email, online
discussions, collaborative web environments) to
participate in collaborative problem-solving activities
for the purpose of developing solutions or products.

Notion of an editor

Editing, formatting a project

Using on line help, clip art

Basic word functions
Grade 6, Topic 6, Word Processing

Email etiquette
Grade 6, Topic 8, Electronic Mail
COL1-4
Identify ways that teamwork and collaboration can
support problem solving and innovation.

Notion of an editor

Editing, formatting a project

Using on line help, clip art

Basic word functions
Grade 6, Topic 6, Word Processing
COL1-5
Collaboration
Computing Practice and
Programming
Computing Practice and
Programming
Use technology resources to conduct ageappropriate Research.
Use developmentally appropriate multimedia
resources (e.g., interactive books and educational
software) to support learning across the curriculum.
CPPL1-1
CPPL1-2
CSTA
Standard
Level/
Grade Level
Strand
CS Standard
Aligned Standard
Aligned Standard
Level 1 (recommended for grades K–6) Computer Science and Me
Elementary school students are introduced to foundational concepts in computer science by integrating basic skills in
technology with simple ideas about computational thinking. The learning experiences created from these standards should
be inspiring and engaging, helping students see computing as an important part of their world.
Level 1/
K-3
Level 1/
K-3
Level 1/
K-3
Level 1/
K-3
Level 1/
3-6
Level 1/
3-6
Level 1/
3-6
Computing Practice and
Programming
Computing Practice and
Programming
Computing Practice and
Programming
Computing Practice and
Programming
Computing Practice and
Programming
Create developmentally appropriate multimedia
products with support from teachers, family
members, or student partners.
Construct a set of statements to be acted out to
accomplish a simple task (e.g., turtle instructions).
CPPL1-3
Identify jobs that use computing and technology.
CPPL1-5
Gather and organize information using conceptmapping tools.
CPPL1-6
Use technology resources (e.g., calculators, data
collection probes, mobile devices, videos,
educational software, and web tools) for problemsolving and self-directed learning.
CPPL1-7
CPPL1-4
Computing Practice and
Programming
Use general-purpose productivity tools and
peripherals to support personal productivity,
remediate skill deficits, and facilitate learning.

Use proven typing program
Grade 6, Topic 4,Typing Skills
CPPL1-8
Computing Practice and
Programming
Use technology tools (e.g., multimedia and text
authoring, presentation, web tools, digital cameras,
and scanners) for individual and collaborative

CPPL1-9
Use Paint and web tools to
build and create animation
Grade 6, Topic 6, Elementary
CSTA
Standard
Level/
Grade Level
Strand
CS Standard
Aligned Standard
Aligned Standard
Level 1 (recommended for grades K–6) Computer Science and Me
Elementary school students are introduced to foundational concepts in computer science by integrating basic skills in
technology with simple ideas about computational thinking. The learning experiences created from these standards should
be inspiring and engaging, helping students see computing as an important part of their world.
writing, communication, and publishing activities.
Level 1/
3-6
Level 1/
3-6
Level 1/
3-6
Level 1/
3-6
Level 1/
3-6
Computing Practice and
Programming
Computing Practice and
Programming
Gather and manipulate data using a variety of
digital tools.
Computing Practice and
Programming
CPPL1-10
Construct a program as a set of step-by-step
instructions to be acted out (e.g., make peanut
butter and jelly sandwich activity).

Notion of algorithms
Grade 6, Topic 13, Designing
Solutions, Pseudo Code,
Flowchart, Coding Algorithms
CPPL1-11
Implement problem solutions using a block based
visual programming language.

CPPL1-12
Computing Practice and
Programming
Computing Practice and
Programming
Computer Graphics
Use computing devices to access remote
information, communicate with others in support of
direct and independent learning, and pursue
personal interests.
Navigate between webpages using hyperlinks and
conduct simple searches using search engines.
Using Alice visual
programming

Programming as steps to
solve a problem

Concept of an object,
methods, looping
Grade 6, Topic 14, Intro to
Programming
CPPL1-13


URLS, domains, hyperlinks
Comparison of search engines
CPPL1-14
CSTA
Standard
Level/
Grade Level
Strand
CS Standard
Aligned Standard
Aligned Standard
Level 1 (recommended for grades K–6) Computer Science and Me
Elementary school students are introduced to foundational concepts in computer science by integrating basic skills in
technology with simple ideas about computational thinking. The learning experiences created from these standards should
be inspiring and engaging, helping students see computing as an important part of their world.

Relevance of search

Boolean search strings
Grade 6, Topic 9, WWW &
Browsers
Level 1/
3-6
Level 1/
3-6
Level 1/
K-3
Level 1/
3-6
Level 1/
3-6
Identify a wide range of jobs that require knowledge
or use of computing.
Computing Practice and
Programming
Computing Practice and
Programming
Computers and
Communication Devices
Computers and
Communication Devices
Computers and
Communication Devices

what computers are used for
Grade 6, Unit 1 Topic 2: Computer
Usage and Terminology
CPPL1-15
Gather and manipulate data using a variety of
digital tools.
CPPL1-16
Use standard input and output devices to
successfully operate computers and related
technologies.
CCDL1-1
Demonstrate an appropriate level of proficiency with
keyboards and other input and output devices.
CCDL1-2
Understand the pervasiveness of computers and
computing in daily life (e.g., voicemail, downloading
CCDL1-3
CSTA
Standard
Level/
Grade Level
Strand
CS Standard
Aligned Standard
Aligned Standard
Level 1 (recommended for grades K–6) Computer Science and Me
Elementary school students are introduced to foundational concepts in computer science by integrating basic skills in
technology with simple ideas about computational thinking. The learning experiences created from these standards should
be inspiring and engaging, helping students see computing as an important part of their world.
Level 1/
3-6
Level 1/
3-6
Level 1/
3-6
Level 1/
3-6
Level 1/
K-3
Computers and
Communication Devices
Computers and
Communication Devices
Computers and
Communication Devices
Computers and
Communication Devices
Community, Global, and
Ethical Impacts
Level 1/
K-3
Community, Global, and
Ethical Impacts
Level 1/
3-6
Community, Global, and
Ethical Impacts
videos and audio files, microwave ovens,
thermostats, wireless Internet, mobile computing
devices, GPS systems).
Apply strategies for identifying simple hardware and
software problems that may occur during use.
CCDL1-4
Identify that information is coming to the computer
from many sources over a network.
CCDL1-5
Identify factors that distinguish humans from
machines.
CCDL1-6
Recognize that computers model intelligent
behavior (as found in robotics, speech and
language recognition, and computer animation).
CCDL1-7
Practice responsible digital citizenship (legal and
ethical behaviors) in the use of technology systems
and software.
Identify positive and negative social and ethical
behaviors for using technology.
CGEL1-1
Discuss basic issues related to responsible use of
technology and information, and the consequences
CGEL1-3
CGEL1-2
CSTA
Standard
Level/
Grade Level
Strand
CS Standard
Aligned Standard
Aligned Standard
Level 1 (recommended for grades K–6) Computer Science and Me
Elementary school students are introduced to foundational concepts in computer science by integrating basic skills in
technology with simple ideas about computational thinking. The learning experiences created from these standards should
be inspiring and engaging, helping students see computing as an important part of their world.
of inappropriate use.
Level 1/
3-6
Level 1/
3-6
Level 1/
3-6
Community, Global, and
Ethical Impacts
Community, Global, and
Ethical Impacts
Community, Global, and
Ethical Impacts
Identify the impact of technology (e.g., social
networking, cyber bullying, mobile computing and
communication, web technologies, cyber security,
and virtualization) on personal life and society.
CGEL1-4
Evaluate the accuracy, relevance, appropriateness,
comprehensiveness, and biases that occur in
electronic information sources.
Understand ethical issues that relate to computers
and networks (e.g., equity of access, security,
privacy, copyright, and intellectual property).
CGEL1-5
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


Personal safety
Cyber Bullying
Social Networking
Concept of an object,
methods, looping
Grade 6, Topic 12, internet Safety
CGEL1-6
CSTA Standard
Level/
Grade Level
Strand
CS Standard
Aligned Standard
Level 2 (recommended for grades 6–9) Computer Science and Community
Middle school/junior high school students begin using computational thinking as a problem-solving tool. They begin to appreciate the ubiquity of computing and the ways
computer science facilitates communication and collaboration. Students begin to experience computational
Thinking as a means of addressing issues relevant, not just to them, but to the world around them.
Use the basic steps in algorithmic problem-solving to design
solutions (e.g., problem statement and exploration,
examination of sample instances, design, implementing a
solution, testing, and evaluation).
Level 2/
6-9

Notion of algorithms

Problem solving techniques
Grade 6, Topic 14, Designing Solutions, Pseudo Code, Flowchart,
Algorithms

Programming as steps to solve a problem

Using Alice Visual Programming

Looping Branching, Storyboarding

Testing
Grade 6, Topic 14, Introduction to Programming

What is an algorithm and how can we represent it?

Reading and Understanding a problem

Designing Solutions
Grade 7, Unit2, Algorithms & Computational Thinking
Computational Thinking

Various Scripting Languages Revisited

Introduction to SQL with databases

Database Concepts

Design, Reports, Forms

Data Modeling

Desktop Databases (MS Access)

Database Queries

Relate SQL with HTML + JavaScript
Grade 8, Unit 4, Intro of SQL Fundamental Concepts

Learning Algorithms in the world (Review of algorithms discu

Python Programming Revisited

Revisit more algorithm examples (e.g. Cryptology algorithms
Unplugged)

Revisit Sorting Algorithms
CSTA Standard
Level/
Grade Level
Strand
CS Standard
Aligned Standard
Level 2 (recommended for grades 6–9) Computer Science and Community
Middle school/junior high school students begin using computational thinking as a problem-solving tool. They begin to appreciate the ubiquity of computing and the ways
computer science facilitates communication and collaboration. Students begin to experience computational
Thinking as a means of addressing issues relevant, not just to them, but to the world around them.

Notion of algorithmic complexity and CS Unplugged intractab
games

Relationship between algorithms, flowcharts, pseudo code a
using Python
Grade8, Unit 5, Computer Programming Using Python

Discussion of U Can Do It

Writing procedures with not reinventing the wheel

Creating Repeat structures ( Loops)

Identifying the Problem, Design, Code, Test, Revisit

Making your code efficient
Grade9, Unit 4, Designing Solutions, Pseudo code, Flowchart, Codi
Algorithms

Web Site Storyboard/Map

Designing navigation

Defining Site Characteristics, Headings, Color Scheme

Refining a Database Query
Grade 10, Designing Solutions, Pseudo code, Flowchart, Coding A