Computer Science K-12 Learning Standards

While attention to computer science education has increased in recent years, a lack of awareness about its content and potential impact is widespread. The Washington State Computer Science K–12 Learning Standards are designed to enhance teacher understanding and improve student learning so that students are better equipped for college, career, and life.

Washington is committed to implementing high-quality computer science instruction to:

• Increase the opportunity for all students to gain knowledge of computer science.
• Introduce the fundamental concepts and applications of computer science to all students, beginning at the elementary school level.
• Make computer science at the secondary level accessible, worthy of a computer science credit, and/or equivalent to math and science courses as a required graduation credit (see Level 3B of computer science standards).
• Offer additional secondary-level computer science instruction that allows interested students to study facets of computer science in-depth and prepare them for entry into a career or college.

Computer Science K-12 Learning Standards

• Computer Science K-12 Learning Standards

By Grade Bands

• Grade K-2 Standards
• Grade 3-5 Standards
• Grade 6-8 Standards
• Grade 9-10 Standards
• Grade 11-12 Standards

By Concepts

• Algorithms and Programming
• Computing Systems
• Data and Analysis
• Impacts of Computing
• Networks and the Internet

Crosswalks

• Grade K-2 Crosswalk
• Grade 3-5 Crosswalk
• Grade 6-8 Crosswalk
• Grade 9-10 Crosswalk
• All Grades K-10 Crosswalk

Legislation

• Final Bill Report SHB1813