Coding in the Classroom

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Making Sense of the Computer Science Standards

Throughout this book, we’ll explore fun and engaging ways of teaching computer science to K–12 students. Although having fun is key to engaging students with the content, we need to make sure we’re teaching students the core concepts that will prepare them for college and the professional world so they can thrive in the Information Age.

This chapter reviews and summarizes the different computer science standards adopted in the United States and by international educational organizations, such as the Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA). To make sense of the many computer science standards, the concepts are grouped into four easy-to-remember domains. Use these guidelines to craft lessons ...