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Technology Applications.8.2.C

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The student is expected to modify and implement previously written code to develop improved programs.

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.8.2.C — 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.

TA.5.2.C
analyze a code and how the code may be reused to develop new or improved programs.
TA.8.2.C
modify and implement previously written code to develop improved programs.

TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS.8.2.C — 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
modify previously written code to develop improved programs
implement previously written code to develop improved programs

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