Benchmarks for Grade K

Student Technology Competencies

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Benchmarks for Kindergarten

Identify and use the parts of a computer.
Operate keys necessary for use of their computer for instruction (Return, Escape, Space bar, Y, N, and Arrow keys).
Use the mouse (point, click and drag).
Demonstrate the proper etiquette in the use of computers and other technologies.
Use the computer to practice learning skills.

Benchmarks for Grade 1

Benchmarks for Grade 2

Use and apply appropriate computer terminology.
Power up and shut down a computer workstation.
Use computer care procedures.
Save data to a disk.
Use and apply computer terminology.
Respect the privacy of other students work.
Understand and respects copyright laws.
Use the computer as a learning tool.
Use the computer as a writing tool.
Use paint tools to create graphics.
Perform simple searches to acquire information as text, audio, video, graphics and online help using CD-ROM and online databases.
Evaluate acquired information for validity and usefulness.

Benchmarks for Grade 3

Identify the functions of computer components.
Use input devices such as mouse, keyboard, and voice/sound recorder.
Use and apply appropriate computer terminology.
Exhibit proper posture and fingering techniques at the keyboard.
Key at 10 gross words per minutes.
Save and Delete files.
Use application commands, options, and controls from menu bars.
Respect the privacy of other students' work.
Understand and respect the copyright laws.
Use the computer as a learning tool.
Use the computer as a writing tool.
Use paint and draw tools to create graphics.
Import graphics from clip art libraries.
Create linear slide shows
Perform simple searches to acquire information as text, audio, video, graphics, and online help, using CD-ROM and online databases.
Evaluate acquired information for validity and usefulness.
Use communication tools to participate in projects.

Benchmarks for Grade 4

Key at a rate of 15 gross words per minute.
Review saving and deleting files.
Respects the privacy of other students’ work.
Understand and respect the copyright laws.
Use application commands, options, and controls from menu bars.
Use and apply computer terminology.
Use the computer as an authoring tool to demonstrate various formats, including: size, fonts, styles, alignments, tabs and graphics.
Use paint and draw tools to create graphics.
Import graphics from a variety of sources.
Create linear or non-linear slide shows.
Interpret information from a database.
Use the computer as a learning tool.
Perform simple searches to acquire information as text, audio, video, graphics, and online help using CD-ROM and online databases.
Evaluate acquired information for validity and usefulness.
Use communication tools to participate in projects.

Benchmarks for Grade 5

Key at a rate of 20 gross words per minute.
Discuss ethical standards related to technology.
Use and apply computer terminology.
Work with more than one software application at a time.
Identify and describe input, processing and output.
Understand the differences in file formats and compatibility.
Extend the use of a word processor to include columns, paragraph formatted document.
Create a linear and non-linear multimedia presentation.
Use the computer as a learning tool.
Enter and interpret information from a database.
Interpret information on a spreadsheet by developing charts and graphs.
Perform Boolean searches to acquire information as text, audio, video, graphics, and online help, using CD-ROM and online databases.
Recognize telecommunications as a way to share information electronically.
Evaluate acquired information for validity and usefulness.
Evaluate product and process of delivering electronic information.

Benchmarks for Grade 6

Key at a rate of 25 gross words per minute.
Use and apply appropriate computer terminology.
Use the computer as a learning tool.
Use a variety of input devices such as mouse/track pad, digital camera, printer, scanner, disk/disc, CD-ROM.
Describe the differences in the various input, processing, output, and primary/secondary storage devices.
List advantages and disadvantages of computers.
Explain the role of computers in society.
Identify and explain ethical issues in technology.
Use a word processor to create advanced formatted documents using paragraph styles (including outlines), sections, page numbers, header, footer, etc
Create a linear and non-linear multimedia presentation.
Design, create, and interpret a database.
Design, create, and interpret a spreadsheet.
Perform Boolean searches to acquire information using CD-ROM and online databases.
Acquire electronic information as text, audio, video, graphics and online help.
Evaluate acquired information for validity and usefulness.
Integrate applications to create a product.
Create rubric to evaluate products created by student.