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TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS.4.10.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.7.A
identify ways to keep a user account safe, including not sharing login information and logging off accounts and devices; and
TA.1.8.A
identify ways to keep a user account safe, including not sharing login information and logging off accounts and devices;
TA.2.9.A
demonstrate account safety, including creating a strong password and logging off accounts and devices;
TA.3.10.A
demonstrate account safety, including creating a strong password and logging off accounts and devices;
TA.4.10.A
demonstrate account safety, including creating a strong password and logging off devices, and explain the importance of these practices;
TA.5.10.A
discuss cybersecurity strategies such as using a secured internet connection to protect digital information;
TA.6.10.A
identify real-world cybersecurity problems such as phishing, malware, password attacks, identity theft, and hacking; and
TA.7.10.A
describe and model ways to protect oneself from real-world cybersecurity attacks; and
TA.8.10.A
analyze real-world scenarios to identify cybersecurity threats and propose ways to prevent harm; and
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TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS.4.10.A — Breakout of skills

Breakouts are the component parts that make up a student expectation. A breakout shows a distinct concept a student should know or a distinct skill that a student should be able to demonstrate.

The student is expected to
demonstrate account safety,
including creating a strong password
including logging off devices
explain the importance of [account safety] practices

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