AKS
Academic Knowledge and Skills
The AKS for Business and Computer Science, formerly known as just Computer Science, are new this school year. They have been adapted from the Georgia Performance Standards to fit the needs of our high achieving technology plus adding in business concepts.
I work in close conjunction with the Business and Computer Science high school teachers at NGHS to ensure that our classes are aligned. The skills in my class are transferrable to such classes as Computer Applications, Marketing and Web Design and Multimedia.
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Sixth Grade AKS | Seventh Grade AKS | Eighth Grade AKS |
A - Keyboarding • develop keyboarding skills by touch with speed and accuracy (GPS) (6CS_A2009-1) B - 21st Century Skills • develop and model employability skills (GPS) (6CS_B2009-2) • develop an individual career plan reflecting personal traits and beliefs (GPS) (6CS_B2009-3) C - Computer Applications • apply basic word processing skills to documents (GPS) (6CS_C2009-4) • utilize a spreadsheet application (GPS) (6CS_C2009-5) • investigate the use of database application (GPS) (6CS_C2009-6) • utilize desktop publishing software (GPS) (6CS_C2009-7) • design and produce a multimedia presentation (GPS) (6CS_C2009-8) D - Internet and Safety • demonstrate computer safety and file maintenance (GPS) (6CS_D2009-9) • discuss Internet safety and security issues (GPS) (6CS_D2009-10) • utilize the Internet as a resource (GPS) (6CS_D2009-11) E - Information Systems • classify computer system components (GPS) (6CS_E2009-12) | A - Keyboarding Skills • build and expand proficiency in keyboarding (GPS) (7CS_A2009-1) B - 21st Century Skills • demonstrate employability skills (GPS) (7CS_B2009-2) • examine pathways to a successful career in Business and Computer Science (GPS) (7CS_B2009-3) C - Computer Applications • utilize word processing software to create, edit, and manipulate word processing documents (GPS) (7CS_C2009-4) • utilize spreadsheet software to create, edit, and manipulate spreadsheet documents (GPS) (7CS_C2009-5) • utilize database software to create, edit, and manipulate a database (GPS) (7CS_C2009-6) • utilize multimedia software to create, edit, and manipulate a multimedia presentation (GPS) (7CS_C2009-7) • utilize software related to web page design to plan, design, and create a web page (GPS) (7CS_C2009-8) D - Programming • design a given program to demonstrate an understanding of basic programming concepts (GPS) (7CS_D2009-9) E - Internet and Safety • investigate the accuracy of Internet-based information (GPS) (7CS_E2009-10) • distinguish between ethical and unethical behaviors when using the Internet (GPS) (7CS_E2009-11) • distinguish among various types of networks (GPS) (7CS_E2009-12) F - Introduction to Business • identify concepts and fundamentals of entrepreneurship and business ownership (GPS) (7CS_F2009-13) | A - Keyboarding Skills • build and expand proficiency in keyboarding (GPS) (8CS_A2009-1) B - 21st Century Skills • use various computer applications to demonstrate effective communication skills in the business world (GPS) (8CS_B2009-2) • demonstrate the ability to problem solve by working through a process (GPS) (8CS_B2009-3) • exhibit critical thinking to make informed, cohesive judgments (GPS) (8CS_B2009-4) C - Business Foundations • examine basics of accounting and personal finance utilizing a spreadsheet (GPS) (8CS_C2009-5) • examine the basics of entrepreneurship while utilizing a variety of software applications and multimedia tools (GPS) (8CS_C2009-6) D - Information Systems • investigate types of networking and Internet access (GPS) (8CS_D2009-7) E - Internet and Safety • differentiate between civil and criminal law as related to Internet safety and computer crimes (GPS) (8CS_E2009-8) F - Marketing • examine the basics of marketing using web and desktop publishing applications (GPS) (8CS_F2009-9) • utilize multimedia software to create, edit, and manipulate a multimedia presentation (GPS) (8CS_F2009-10) • utilize software related to web page design to plan, design, and create a web page (GPS) (8CS_F2009-11) G - Careers • use technology to investigate 21st century computer-related career opportunities (GPS) (8CS_G2009-12) H - Financial Literacy • demonstrate an understanding of economics using different types of software applications (GPS) (8CS_H2009-13) |