Middle M/J Computer Science Discoveries 1

Segment 1:

Module 01: Start It Up

• The Function of Computers
• Cybersecurity
• Legal and Ethical Responsibility

 

Module 02: Step by Step

• Math and Computer Science
• Block-Based Programming
• Designing Solutions

 

Module 03: Algorithms & Clues

• Algorithms at Work
• Simulations
• Coding for Problem Solving

 

Module 04: Man vs. Machine

• Human and Computer Partnership
• Artificial Intelligence
• The Impact of Technology

Besides engaging students in challenging curriculum, the course guides students to reflect on their learning and evaluate their progress through a variety of assessments. Assessments can be in the form of practice lessons, multiple choice questions, writing assignments, projects, research papers, oral assessments, and discussions. This course will use the state-approved grading scale. Each course contains a mandatory final exam or culminating project that will be weighted at 20% of the student’s overall grade.***

***Proctored exams can be requested by FLVS at any time and for any reason in an effort to ensure academic integrity. When taking the exam to assess a student’s integrity, the exam must be passed with at least a 59.5% in order to earn credit for the course.

To achieve success, students are expected to submit work in each course weekly. Students can learn at their own pace; however, “any pace” still means that students must make progress in the course every week. To measure learning, students complete self-checks, practice lessons, multiple choice questions, projects, discussion-based assessments, and discussions. Students are expected to maintain regular contact with teachers; the minimum requirement is monthly. When teachers, students, and parents work together, students are successful.