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TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS.5.1.A — Vertical Alignment

Vertical alignment shows student expectations in the same subject area at different grade levels that are related to or build upon one another.

Previous grade

TA.K.1.A

identify a problem or task such as making a sandwich and break it down (decompose) into smaller pieces;

TA.1.1.A

identify and discuss a problem or task and break down (decompose) the solution into sequential steps;

TA.2.1.A

identify and communicate a problem or task and break down (decompose) multiple solutions into sequential steps;

TA.3.1.A

decompose story problems into smaller, manageable subproblems and identify a solution to the problems;

TA.4.1.A

decompose story problems into smaller, manageable subproblems and discuss and document various solutions to the problems;

TA.5.1.A

decompose a real-world problem into smaller, manageable subproblems using graphic organizers such as learning maps, concept maps, or other representations of data;

TA.6.1.A

decompose real-world problems into structured parts by using visual representation;

TA.7.1.A

decompose real-world problems into structured parts using flowcharts;

TA.8.1.A

decompose real-world problems into structured parts using pseudocode;

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TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS.5.1.A — Vertical Alignment

TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS.5.1.A — Breakout of skills

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