EAST LONGMEADOW PUBLIC SCHOOLS
2006 - 2007 DISTRICT CURRICULUM GUIDES

Mathematics - Introduction to Computer Science

Mathematics

The Massachusetts Mathematics Curriculum Framework envisions all students in the Commonwealth achieving mathematical competence through a strong mathematics program that emphasizes problem solving, communicating, reasoning and proof, making connections, and using representations. Acquiring such competence depends in large part on a clear, comprehensive, coherent, and developmentally appropriate set of standards to guide curriculum expectations.


Data, Memory and Hardware

    Computer Memory
The learner will be able to distinguish the different types of computer memory, including primary, secondary, cache, and the uses of each.
Strand Scope Source
Memory Master East Longmeadow Public Schools(a)
  
    Data Storage
The learner will be able to distinguish between how data is stored in a computer, including integer, real, character, and boolean.
Strand Scope Source
Memory Master East Longmeadow Public Schools(a)
  
    PC Hardware
The learner will be able to identify basic PC hardware, including the hard disk drive, floppy drive, RAM, CD-ROM drive, printer; and understand basic computer architecture.
Strand Scope Source
Memory Master East Longmeadow Public Schools(a)
  

Programming

    Algorithms
The learner will be able to learn the algorithmic process and how to generate algorithms.
Strand Scope Source
Algorithms Master East Longmeadow Public Schools(a)
  
    Fundamental Programming
The learner will be able to learn fundamental programming in QBASIC and Karel++ including vectors (arrays), strings, iteration (loops) and simple search techniques.
Strand Scope Source
Algorithms Master East Longmeadow Public Schools(a)
  
    Development
The learner will be able to develop and complete several programs in BASIC and Karel++.
Strand Scope Source
Algorithms Master East Longmeadow Public Schools(a)
  

General Computer Science

    Operating System
The learner will be able to know the basic functions of a typical Operating System such as DOS or Windows.
Strand Scope Source
hut Master East Longmeadow Public Schools(a)
  
    Networks
The learner will be able to understand basic network terminology, distinguish between a WAN and LAN; understand differing network topologies and communications protocols.
Strand Scope Source
hut Master East Longmeadow Public Schools(a)
  
    Internet
The learner will be able to know the basic history of the Internet, how it developed, its nomenclature, and the basics of how it functions.
Strand Scope Source
hut Master East Longmeadow Public Schools(a)
  
    Terminology
The learner will be able to learn programming terminology and simple data structures such as stack, queues, and lists.
Strand Scope Source
hut Master East Longmeadow Public Schools(a)
  
    Artificial Intelligence
The learner will be able to learn the fundamentals and nomenclature associated with Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its history.
Strand Scope Source
hut Master East Longmeadow Public Schools(a)
  

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