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Technology Applications.7.12.F

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The student is expected to research and test potential solutions to solve hardware and software problems;

A student expectation is directly related to the knowledge and skills statement, is more specific about how students demonstrate their learning, and always begins with a verb. Student expectations are further broken down into their component parts, often referred to as “breakouts.”

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TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS.7.12.F — 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.3.12.E
identify minor technical problems with hardware and software and solve the issues with assistance.
TA.4.12.E
use troubleshooting strategies to solve minor technical problems with hardware and software such as restarting software or rebooting hardware.
TA.5.12.E
use help sources to research application features and solve software issues.
TA.6.12.F
use help sources to research application features and solve software issues;
TA.7.12.F
research and test potential solutions to solve hardware and software problems;
TA.8.12.F
apply appropriate troubleshooting techniques and seek technical assistance as needed;

TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS.7.12.F — 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
research potential solutions
to solve hardware problems
to solve software problems
test potential solutions
to solve hardware problems
to solve software problems

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