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TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS.7.12.E — 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.8.E
identify, locate, and practice using keys on the keyboard, including letters, numbers, and special keys such as space bar and backspace.
TA.1.9.E
identify, locate, and practice using keys on the keyboard, including upper- and lower-case letters, numbers, and special keys such as space bar, shift, and backspace.
TA.2.10.E

identify, locate, and practice using keys on the keyboard, including secondary actions of different keys such as "@," "#," "$," and "?."

TA.3.12.D
identify and practice using keyboard or other input device shortcuts for actions such as copy, paste, undo, or closing windows; and
TA.4.12.D
identify and practice using cross-curricular symbols or other input device shortcuts on a keyboard; and
TA.5.12.D
demonstrate keyboard or other input device shortcuts with fluency; and
TA.6.12.E
select and use appropriate shortcuts within applications;
TA.7.12.E
select and use appropriate shortcuts within applications;
TA.8.12.E
select and use appropriate shortcuts within applications;

TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS.7.12.E — 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
select appropriate shortcuts within applications
use appropriate shortcuts within applications

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