The standard grading scale is used to determine grades on quizzes and tests. The performance criteria determine the proficiency level of students in using and applying computer skills. IDAHO CONTENT STANDARDS Grades 6 8 INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION – TECHNOLOGY Standard 1: Creativity and Innovation Goal 1.1: Demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and use information and communication technologies to develop innovative products and processes. Objective(s): By the end of Grade 8, the student will be able to: 6-8. ICT.1.1.1 Apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas, products, or processes. 6-8. ICT.1.1.2 Create original works as a means of personal or group expression using student selected resources. 6-8.ICT.1.1.3 models and simulations to explore systems, issues and trends. Standard 2: Communication and Collaboration Goal 2.1: Use digital and environments to communicate and work collaboratively to support individual learning and to contribute to the learning of others. Objective(s): By the end of 8, the student will be able to: 6-8.ICT.2.1.1 Inquire, interact, and communicate ideas, employing a variety of digital media and environments. 6-8. ICT.2.1.2 Collaborate with others, using digital tools and media to identify and research an issue, compare solutions and make a decision. Standard 3: Research Skills and Critical Thinking Goal 3.1: Exercise critical thinking to plan and conduct research using a variety of information resources including print, digital and other sources Objective(s): By the end of Grade 8, the student will be able to: 6-8.ICT.3.1.1 Organize and analyze information to formulate research questions to solve an information problem or make an informed decision. 6-8.ICT.3.1.2 Compare and select information resources to solve an information problem or make an informed decision. 6-8.ICT.3.1.3 Demonstrate navigation skills in accessing a variety of information resources and begin using advanced search skills. 6-8.ICT.3.1.4 Collect, analyze and organize data and information to make decisions, draw conclusions, and create new understanding.
The standard grading scale is used to determine grades on quizzes and tests. The performance criteria determine the proficiency level of students in using and applying computer skills. IDAHO CONTENT STANDARDS Grades 6 – 8 INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY Standard 1: Creativity and Innovation Goal 1.1: Demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and use information and communication technologies to develop innovative products and processes. Objective(s): By the end of Grade 8, the student will be able to: 6-8. ICT.1.1.1 Apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas, products, or processes. 6-8. ICT.1.1.2 Create original works as a means of personal or group expression using student selected resources. 6-8.ICT.1.1.3 models and simulations to explore systems, issues and trends. Standard 2: Communication and Collaboration Goal 2.1: Use digital and environments to communicate and work collaboratively to support individual learning and to contribute to the learning of others. Objective(s): By the end of 8, the student will be able to: 6-8.ICT.2.1.1 Inquire, interact, and communicate ideas, employing a variety of digital media and environments. 6-8. ICT.2.1.2 Collaborate with others, using digital tools and media to identify and research an issue, compare solutions and make a decision. Standard 3: Research Skills and Critical Thinking Goal 3.1: Exercise critical thinking to plan and conduct research using a variety of information resources including print, digital and other sources Objective(s): By the end of Grade 8, the student will be able to: 6-8.ICT.3.1.1 Organize and analyze information to formulate research questions to solve an information problem or make an informed decision. 6-8.ICT.3.1.2 Compare and select information resources to solve an information problem or make an informed decision. 6-8.ICT.3.1.3 Demonstrate navigation skills in accessing a variety of information resources and begin using advanced search skills. 6-8.ICT.3.1.4 Collect, analyze and organize data and information to make decisions, draw conclusions, and create new understanding.
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