Fifth Grade Technology Standards
Mastery Standards
| T4 Access Information/Technological Skills |
 T4.1 Identify
basic components of a computer and peripheral devices and how the function |
| T4.2
Demonstrate appropriate basic care of computers and other technology |
| T4.4 Locate information using the Internet |
| T4.4.5 Locate
and use video and audio information |
| T4.7 Locate information from application software (word
processor, database, spreadsheet) |
| T4.7.1 Use
links and buttons |
| T5 Process Information/Technological Skills |
 T5.1 Use proper keyboarding with speed and accuracy
relative to the task. |
| T5.1.1 Use
proper ergonomics: furniture, monitor height, keyboard position, mouse. |
| T5.1.2
Understand proper body position, posture, wrist/elbow placement. |
| T5.2 Evaluate information using electronic references |
| T5.2.1 Use
keywords |
| T5.2.2 Use
Boolean logic |
| T5.2.3 Scan
for relevant information |
| T5.2.4 Use appropriate
bibliographic citations for electronic resources |
| T5.3 Evaluate information from the Internet |
| T5.3.1
Determine what information/products are copyright protected |
| T5.6 Enter and edit word processing information |
| T5.6.1 Use pull down menu
items including but not limited to: |
| T5.6.1.1
File (New, Open, Close, Save, Save As, Save All, etc.) |
| T5.6.1.2
View (Normal Outline, Page Layout, etc.) |
| T5.7 Enter and edit spreadsheet information |
| T5.7.1 Use pull-down menu
items including but not limited to: |
| T5.7.1.6
Tools (Spelling, Auditing, Goal Seeking, Scenarios, Solver, Protection, etc.) |
| T5.7.1.7
Data (Sort, Filter, Form, Subtotals, Table, Text Column, Consolidate, etc.) |
| T6 Use or Present Information/Technological Skills |
| T6.5 Create a presentation or product using application
software. |
| T6.5.1 Choose
appropriate information for purpose and audience |
| T6.5.2 Create
signs, banners and cards |
| T6.7 Troubleshoot basic technical problems |
| T6.7.1 Demonstrate
understanding of computer terminology |
Developmental Standards
| T1 Access Information/Ethical and Real World Use |
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| T1.1 Demonstrate ethical use of electronic resources |
| T1.1.2
Determine best resource for gaining information (electronic, print, personal, etc.) |
| T2 Process Information/Ethical and Real World Use |
| T2.1 Process information in an ethical manner in real
world situations |
| T2.1.1
Download information |
| T3 Use/Present Information/Ethical and Real World Use |
| T3.1 Use proper
citations |
| T3.2 Communicate responsibly and respectfully |
| T3.2.1 Use
appropriate electronic etiquette (lower case, emoticons, etc.) |
| T3.2.2 Use
correct grammar, mechanics and spelling |
| T3.3 Demonstrate knowledge of the impact and use of
technology in careers |
| T3.3.1
Demonstrate understanding of the types of technology used in various careers |
| T4 Access Information/Technological Skills |
| T4.3 Use proper
ergonomic guidelines |
| T4.4 Locate information using the Internet |
| T4.4.1
Determine when Internet search may be effective |
| T4.4.3 Use Boolean logic
with various search engines/tools |
| T4.4.3.1
Keywords (broadening and narrowing) |
| T4.4.3.2
Index (broadening and narrowing) |
| T4.4.4 Use various web
browsers |
| T4.4.4.2
Advanced features |
| T4.4.6 Use
electronic mail to contact appropriate sources and receive information |
| T4.6 Locate resources for troubleshooting |
| T4.6.2 Use
online help functions (help, tutorials, cue cards, etc.) |
| T4.7 Locate information from application software (word
processor, database, spreadsheet) |
| T4.7.3
Visually scan for headings and other information |
| T4.7.4 Sort
information in a word processor, spreadsheet and/or database |
| T4.7.5 Use
the Find function for locating documents |
| T5 Process Information/Technological Skills |
| T5.1 Use proper keyboarding with speed and accuracy
relative to the task. |
| T5.1.4 Use
spacebar, shift, enter, arrow keys, caps lock, escape, tab, delete and backspace. |
| T5.1.5 Use
proofreading and editing skills including proofreaders' marks. |
| T5.1.6
Keyboard entire alphabet and punctuation by touch, using correct fingers and hands. |
| T5.1.7 Input
alphabetical text at rate equivalent to current handwriting speed. |
| T5.1.8
Compose at keyboard using word wrap. |
| T5.3 Evaluate information from the Internet |
| T5.3.2 Scan
for information within an Internet document |
| T5.3.3 Distinguish
between fact and opinion |
| T5.3.4
Distinguish between fact and opinion |
| T5.4 Generalize from one operating system or software
to another |
| T5.4.1
Recognize similarities and differences among OS commands and functions |
| T5.4.2
Recognize similarities and differences among various software applications |
| T5.4.3 Use
helping aids such as tutorials, wizards, templates and manuals |
| T5.5 Use problems solving techniques to troubleshoot
technical problems |
| T5.5.1 Be a
risk taker (Use edit and undo) |
| T5.5.2 Read
and follow posted instructions |
| T5.6 Enter and edit word processing information |
| T5.6.1 Use pull down menu
items including but not limited to: |
| T5.6.1.3
Edit (Undo, Repeat, Cut, Copy, Paste, Paste Special, Clear, Select All, etc.) |
| T5.6.1.4
Insert (Break, Page numbers, Annotation, Date and Time, Field, etc.) |
| T5.6.1.5
Format (Font, Paragraph, Borders and Shading, Columns, Change Case, etc.) |
| T5.6.1.6
Tools (Spelling, Grammar, Thesaurus, Hyphenation, Language, etc.) |
| T5.6.2 Create
and edit various types of documents (e.g., portfolio piece, technical writing) |
| T5.7 Enter and edit spreadsheet information |
| T5.7.1 Use pull-down menu
items including but not limited to: |
| T5.7.1.1
File (New, Open, Close, Save, Save As, Save All, Find File, Summary Info.) |
| T5.9 Use Electronic Mail Software |
| T5.9.1
Communicate using effective and correct grammar and spelling |
| T5.9.2 Send
electronic mail |
| T5.9.3
Ability to open, reply, reply all, forward and attach messages |
| T6 Use or Present Information/Technological Skills |
| T6.1 Select appropriate software for a task. |
| T6.1.1 Define
an end product |
| T6.1.2
Develop a plan for the project |
| T6.1.3 Select
software with appropriate capabilities for the project |
| T6.2 Publish
information on the Internet |
| T6.3 Integrate two or more programs |
| T6.4 Use a Word Processor to present information. |
| T6.4.1 Use wizards to
present written communication |
| T6.4.2 Design various
uses for word processing: business plan, report, outline, summaries. |
| T6.4.3 Properly use tab,
formatting, titles and subtitles, spacing and page layout |
| T6.4.4 Write documents to
help with oral presentations (e.g., notes, handouts, multimedia) |
| T6.4.5 Write portfolio
pieces |
| T6.6 Use digital imaging and audio |
| T6.6.1 Use
digital media for image input and output (camera, scanner, OCR, videodisc) |
| T6.6.2 Use
video conferencing (e.g. CU-SeeMe) |
| T6.7 Troubleshoot basic technical problems |
| T6.7.2 Determine
potential problems |
Introductory Standards
| T2 Process Information/Ethical and Real World Use |
| T2.2
Demonstrate understanding that what you do on a network affects other users |
| T3 Use/Present Information/Ethical and Real World Use |
| T3.4 Demonstrate knowledge of the impact and use of
technology in society and culture |
| T3.4.1
Demonstrate understanding of how technology has changed culture and society |
| T3.4.2 Demonstrate
understanding of continuing changes in culture and society |
| T4 Access Information/Technological Skills |
| T4.6 Locate resources for troubleshooting |
| T4.6.3
Demonstrate understanding of manuals |
| T4.8 Locate information from other sources and devices |
| T4.8.1
Locate appropriate information media such as dvd, video, laser disc, etc. |
| T5 Process Information/Technological Skills |
| T5.5 Use problems solving techniques to troubleshoot
technical problems |
| T5.5.3 Record
and communicate information regarding problem |
| T5.5.4
Analyze situation to determine problem, eval., resources and then apply steps |
| T5.6 Enter and edit word processing information |
| T5.6.1 Use pull down menu
items including but not limited to: |
| T5.6.1.7
Table (Insert Table, Delete Cells, Merge Cells, Split Cells, Select Row, etc.) |
| T5.9 Use Electronic Mail Software |
| T5.9.4
Ability to setup and effectively use an address book |
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