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TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS.K.4.B — 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.K.4.B
communicate with adult assistance the idea that digital devices can search for and retrieve information.
TA.1.5.B
conduct a basic search using provided keywords and digital sources with adult assistance.
TA.2.5.B
conduct a basic search independently using provided keywords and digital sources.
TA.3.5.B
use various search strategies with adult assistance.
TA.4.5.B
identify and collect data by using various search strategies, including two or more keywords within specific parameters.
TA.5.5.B
identify keyword(s), Boolean operators, and limiters within provided search strategies.
TA.6.5.B
discuss and use advanced search strategies, including keywords, Boolean operators, and limiters.
TA.7.5.B
evaluate advanced search strategies, including keywords, Boolean operators, and limiters.
TA.8.5.B
apply appropriate search strategies, including keywords, Boolean operators, and limiters, to achieve a specified outcome that includes a variety of file formats.
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TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS.K.4.B — 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
communicate with adult assistance
the idea that digital devices can search for information
the idea that digital devices can retrieve information

Cross-curricular Connections

The cross-curricular connections are designed to help educators make content connections between the technology applications TEKS and other subject areas. The standards below illustrate alignment between grade level content areas which may help educators develop cross-curricular lessons. These connections do not represent all possible connections that might be made.
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English Language Arts and Reading

ELAR.K.12.C gather information from a variety of sources with adult assistance

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