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State-Approved Technical Skill Assessments 11/18/2018

Pathway: Programming and Software Development Cluster: Information Technology

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ELIGIBILITY

REQUIREMENTS /

PREREQUISITES

ADMINISTRA-

TION

ELIGIBILITY(Written, Online,

Practical)

PASSING

SCORECOST COMMENTS

Business

Education/

Computer

Science

Advanced

Placement (AP)

Computer

Science A

Academic

Assessment

College Board https://apstudent.college

board.org/apcourse/ap-

computer-science-a

Assessment that focuses

on the design and

implementation of

computer programs to

solve problems involve

skills that are

fundamental to the

study of computer

science.

Online Score of 3 or

higher

$89 per exam Exam consists

of 2 parts: Part

1: Multiple-

choice; Part 2:

Responsive

answers; Exam

takes between 2-

3 hours;

Business

Education/

Computer

Science

Computer

Science (CS)

Academic

Assessment

Project Lead the

Way (PLTW)http://www.pltw.org/o

ur-programs/high-

school-engineering-

program

End of Course

assessment that verifies

student mastery of the

knowledge and skills

that provide the

foundation for computer

science including

programming and

software development.

On Line, 45

minute-timed

Pass/Fail *No Fee;

assessment is

part of the

annual

license.

*There is no fee

to PLTW

Certified high

schools.

● For use at SECONDARY For use at SECONDARY For use at SECONDARY For use at SECONDARY

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● For use at SECONDARY For use at SECONDARY For use at SECONDARY For use at SECONDARYBusiness

Education/

Computer

Science/

Computer

Programming

Computer

Programming

Academic

Assessment

NOCTI http://www.nocti.org/PD

Fs/JobReady/4023_Comp

uter_Programming.pdf

Job-ready assessment

that verifies student

mastery of the

knowledge and skills in

programming and

software development

careers.

Online;

Estimated

time for

assessment:

Up to 3

hours; in 1, 2,

or 3 sessions

National

norm

$19 for post-

test only;

$31 for pre-

test and post-

test.

Job-Ready

Assessment -

166 item

multiple choice

exam; Exam

takes between 2-

3 hours.

Computer

Programming

IA (820)

Academic

Assessment

Precision Exams https://www.precision

exams.com/exams/inf

ormation-technology/

Broad-based assessment


mastery of the


that provide the

foundation for health

sciences cluster.

Online or

written

70% or

higher on

post-test

$8 per exam;

$8 pre-test;

$8 post-test

Computer

Programming

IB Python

(827)

Academic

Assessment


exams.com/exams/inf




mastery of the


that provide the


sciences cluster.

Online or

written

70% or

higher on

post-test

$8 per exam;

$8 pre-test;

$8 post-test

Computer

Programming

IB C# (828b)

Academic

Assessment


exams.com/exams/inf




mastery of the


that provide the


sciences cluster.

Online or

written

70% or

higher on

post-test

$8 per exam;

$8 pre-test;

$8 post-test

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TION


Practical)

PASSING

SCORECOST COMMENTS

● For use at SECONDARY For use at SECONDARY For use at SECONDARY For use at SECONDARYComputer

Programming

IB C++ (822)

Academic

Assessment


exams.com/exams/inf




mastery of the


that provide the


sciences cluster.

Online or

written

70% or

higher on

post-test

$8 per exam;

$8 pre-test;

$8 post-test

Computer

Programming

IB Java (824)

Academic

Assessment


exams.com/exams/inf




mastery of the


that provide the


sciences cluster.

Online or

written

70% or

higher on

post-test

$8 per exam;

$8 pre-test;

$8 post-test

Computer

Programming

IB Visual

Basic (826)

Academic

Assessment


exams.com/exams/inf




mastery of the


that provide the


sciences cluster.

Online or

written

70% or

higher on

post-test

$8 per exam;

$8 pre-test;

$8 post-test

Computer

Programming

II C# (832)

Academic

Assessment


exams.com/exams/inf




mastery of the


that provide the


sciences cluster.

Online or

written

70% or

higher on

post-test

$8 per exam;

$8 pre-test;

$8 post-test

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CLUSTER/

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ASSESSMENT

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ELIGIBILITY

REQUIREMENTS /

PREREQUISITES

ADMINISTRA-

TION


Practical)

PASSING

SCORECOST COMMENTS


Programming

II C++ (830)

Academic

Assessment


exams.com/exams/inf




mastery of the


that provide the


sciences cluster.

Online or

written

70% or

higher on

post-test

$8 per exam;

$8 pre-test;

$8 post-test

Computer

Programming

II Java (835)

Academic

Assessment


exams.com/exams/inf




mastery of the


that provide the


sciences cluster.

Online or

written

70% or

higher on

post-test

$8 per exam;

$8 pre-test;

$8 post-test

Computer

Programming

II Python (831)

Academic

Assessment


exams.com/exams/inf




mastery of the


that provide the


sciences cluster.

Online or

written

70% or

higher on

post-test

$8 per exam;

$8 pre-test;

$8 post-test

Gaming Gaming

Fundamentals

(896)

Academic

Assessment


exams.com/exams/inf




mastery of the


that provide the


sciences cluster.

Online or

written

70% or

higher on

post-test

$8 per exam;

$8 pre-test;

$8 post-test

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CLUSTER/

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CERTIFICATION /

ASSESSMENT

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ORGANIZATIONWEBSITE


ELIGIBILITY

REQUIREMENTS /

PREREQUISITES

ADMINISTRA-

TION


Practical)

PASSING

SCORECOST COMMENTS

● For use at SECONDARY For use at SECONDARY For use at SECONDARY For use at SECONDARYWeb

Development

Web

Development I

(893)

Academic

Assessment


exams.com/exams/inf




mastery of the


that provide the


sciences cluster.

Online or

written

70% or

higher on

post-test

$8 per exam;

$8 pre-test;

$8 post-test

Web

Development

II (894)

Academic

Assessment


exams.com/exams/inf




mastery of the


that provide the


sciences cluster.

Online or

written

70% or

higher on

post-test

$8 per exam;

$8 pre-test;

$8 post-test

NOCTI Testing

Information for

Consortia

Leaders and/or

High School

Testing

Coordinators

NOCTI TESTING

AGREEMENT

Each institution/

consortium should have a

Testing Coordinator who

contacts NOCTI to obtain

assessment exams,

proctoring information,

data management needs,

and other important

functions. Click here for

the NOCTI Testing

Agreement form:

http://www.nocti.org/for

ms.cfm

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ADMINISTRA-

TION


Practical)

PASSING

SCORECOST COMMENTS

● For use at SECONDARY For use at SECONDARY For use at SECONDARY For use at SECONDARY

Programming

& Software

Development

Software

Development

Fundamentals

Certification

Exam

Microsoft

Technology

Associate (MTA)

- Certiport

https://www.certiport.co

m/Portal/desktopdefault.

aspx?page=common/pag

elibrary/MTA_certificatio

n-exams.html#Developer

Certification exam on

core programming,

object-oriented

programming, general

software development,

web applications,

desktop applications, &

database.

Online Pass/Fail $65-85

(varies by

quantity

ordered)

Cost of exams

included in cost

of MTA Site

License

Programming

& Software

Development

Web

Development

Fundamentals

Certification

Exam

Microsoft

Technology

Associate (MTA)

- Certiport






Certification exam on

programming web

applications, working

with data and services,

troubleshooting and

debugging web

applications, working

with client-side scripting,

and configuring and

deploying web

applications.


(varies by

quantity

ordered)

Cost of exams

included in cost

of MTA Site

License

Programming

& Software

Development

Windows

Development

Fundamentals

Certification

Exam

Microsoft

Technology

Associate (MTA)

- Certiport






Certifcation exam on

Windows programming

basics, Windows forms

applications, WPF

applications, Windows

services applications,

accessing data in a

Windows forms

application, and

deploying Windows.

applications


(varies by

quantity

ordered)

Cost of exams

included in cost

of MTA Site

License

● For use at POSTSECONDARY For use at POSTSECONDARY For use at POSTSECONDARY

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PREREQUISITES

ADMINISTRA-

TION


Practical)

PASSING

SCORECOST COMMENTS

● For use at SECONDARY For use at SECONDARY For use at SECONDARY For use at SECONDARYProgramming

& Software

Development

NET

Fundamentals

Certification

Exam

Microsoft

Technology

Associate (MTA)

- Certiport






Certification exam

includes .NET framework

concepts; namespaces

and classes in the .NET

framework; .NET code

compilation;I/O classes

in the .NET framework;

security; and.NET

languages memory

management.

Online Pass/Fail Cost of

exams

included in

cost of MTA

Site License

Check the

Certiport

website for

further

information.

Programming

& Software

Development

HTML5

Application

Developer

Fundamentals

Certification

Exam

Microsoft

Technology

Associate (MTA)

- Certiport






Certification exam

assesses platform

fundamentals; manage

the state of an

application; debug and

test; publish an

application; build the UI

using HTML5; core CSS

concepts; using

JavaScript; security;

NET languages; and

memory management.


(varies by

quantity

ordered)

Cost of exams

included in cost

of MTA Site

License

Programming

& Software

Development

Gaming

Development

Fundamentals

Certification

Exam

Microsoft

Technology

Associate (MTA)

- Certiport






Certification exam

addresses game design;

design the UI;

understand components;

work with XNA; game

platforms; rendering

engines; animate; and

transform objects.

Online $65-85

(varies by

quantity

ordered)

Cost of exams

included in cost

of MTA Site

License

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ASSESSMENT

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ELIGIBILITY

REQUIREMENTS /

PREREQUISITES

ADMINISTRA-

TION


Practical)

PASSING

SCORECOST COMMENTS


& Software

Development

Mobile

Development

Fundamentals

Certification

Exam

Microsoft

Technology

Associate (MTA)

- Certiport






Certification exams

cover mobile device

tools; design for mobile

devices; silverlight;

mobile device APIs;

mobile device controls;

and build UI.


(varies by

quantity

ordered)

Cost of exams

included in cost

of MTA Site

License

Programming

& Software

Development

Computer

Programming

Academic

Assessment

NOCTI http://www.nocti.org/PD

Fs/JobReady/4023_Comp

uter_Programming.pdf

Job-ready assessment


mastery of the

knowledge and skills in

programming and


careers.

Online;

Estimated

time for

assessment:

Up to 3

hours; in 1, 2,

or 3 sessions

National

norm

$19 for post-

test only;

$31 for pre-

test and post-

test.

Job-Ready

Assessment -

166 item

multiple choice

exam

NOCTI Testing

Information for

Consortia

Leaders and/or

High School

Testing

Coordinators

NOCTI TESTING

AGREEMENT

Each institution/

consortium should have a

Testing Coordinator who

contacts NOCTI to obtain

assessment exams,

proctoring information,

data management needs,

and other important

functions. Click here for

the NOCTI Testing

Agreement form:

http://www.nocti.org/for

ms.cfm

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CLUSTER/

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PROGRAM

CERTIFICATION /

ASSESSMENT

TITLE

TYPEISSUING

ORGANIZATIONWEBSITE


ELIGIBILITY

REQUIREMENTS /

PREREQUISITES

ADMINISTRA-

TION


Practical)

PASSING

SCORECOST COMMENTS


Programming

IA (820)

Academic

Assessment


exams.com/exams/hea

lth-science/



mastery of the


that provide the


sciences cluster.

Online or

written

70% or

higher on

post-test

$12 per

exam;

$12 pre-test;

$12 post-test

Computer

Programming

IB Python

(827)

Academic

Assessment


exams.com/exams/inf




mastery of the


that provide the


sciences cluster.

Online or

written

70% or

higher on

post-test

$8 per exam;

$8 pre-test;

$8 post-test

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https://www.precisionexams.com/exams/health-science/








CLUSTER/

PATHWAY/

PROGRAM

CERTIFICATION /

ASSESSMENT

TITLE

TYPEISSUING

ORGANIZATIONWEBSITE


ELIGIBILITY

REQUIREMENTS /

PREREQUISITES

ADMINISTRA-

TION


Practical)

PASSING

SCORECOST COMMENTS


Programming

IB C# (828b)

Academic

Assessment


exams.com/exams/inf




mastery of the


that provide the


sciences cluster.

Online or

written

70% or

higher on

post-test

$8 per exam;

$8 pre-test;

$8 post-test

Computer

Programming

IB C++ (822)

Academic

Assessment


exams.com/exams/inf




mastery of the


that provide the


sciences cluster.

Online or

written

70% or

higher on

post-test

$8 per exam;

$8 pre-test;

$8 post-test

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CLUSTER/

PATHWAY/

PROGRAM

CERTIFICATION /

ASSESSMENT

TITLE

TYPEISSUING

ORGANIZATIONWEBSITE


ELIGIBILITY

REQUIREMENTS /

PREREQUISITES

ADMINISTRA-

TION


Practical)

PASSING

SCORECOST COMMENTS


Programming

IB Java (824)

Academic

Assessment


exams.com/exams/inf




mastery of the


that provide the


sciences cluster.

Online or

written

70% or

higher on

post-test

$8 per exam;

$8 pre-test;

$8 post-test

Computer

Programming

IB Visual

Basic (826)

Academic

Assessment


exams.com/exams/inf




mastery of the


that provide the


sciences cluster.

Online or

written

70% or

higher on

post-test

$8 per exam;

$8 pre-test;

$8 post-test

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CLUSTER/

PATHWAY/

PROGRAM

CERTIFICATION /

ASSESSMENT

TITLE

TYPEISSUING

ORGANIZATIONWEBSITE


ELIGIBILITY

REQUIREMENTS /

PREREQUISITES

ADMINISTRA-

TION


Practical)

PASSING

SCORECOST COMMENTS


Programming

II C# (832)

Academic

Assessment


exams.com/exams/inf




mastery of the


that provide the


sciences cluster.

Online or

written

70% or

higher on

post-test

$8 per exam;

$8 pre-test;

$8 post-test

Computer

Programming

II C++ (830)

Academic

Assessment


exams.com/exams/inf




mastery of the


that provide the


sciences cluster.

Online or

written

70% or

higher on

post-test

$8 per exam;

$8 pre-test;

$8 post-test

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CLUSTER/

PATHWAY/

PROGRAM

CERTIFICATION /

ASSESSMENT

TITLE

TYPEISSUING

ORGANIZATIONWEBSITE


ELIGIBILITY

REQUIREMENTS /

PREREQUISITES

ADMINISTRA-

TION


Practical)

PASSING

SCORECOST COMMENTS


Programming

II Java (835)

Academic

Assessment


exams.com/exams/inf




mastery of the


that provide the


sciences cluster.

Online or

written

70% or

higher on

post-test

$8 per exam;

$8 pre-test;

$8 post-test

Computer

Programming

II Python (831)

Academic

Assessment


exams.com/exams/inf




mastery of the


that provide the


sciences cluster.

Online or

written

70% or

higher on

post-test

$8 per exam;

$8 pre-test;

$8 post-test

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CLUSTER/

PATHWAY/

PROGRAM

CERTIFICATION /

ASSESSMENT

TITLE

TYPEISSUING

ORGANIZATIONWEBSITE


ELIGIBILITY

REQUIREMENTS /

PREREQUISITES

ADMINISTRA-

TION


Practical)

PASSING

SCORECOST COMMENTS

● For use at SECONDARY For use at SECONDARY For use at SECONDARY For use at SECONDARYGaming Gaming

Fundamentals

(896)

Academic

Assessment


exams.com/exams/inf




mastery of the


that provide the


sciences cluster.

Online or

written

70% or

higher on

post-test

$8 per exam;

$8 pre-test;

$8 post-test

Web

Development

Web

Development I

(893)

Academic

Assessment


exams.com/exams/inf




mastery of the


that provide the


sciences cluster.

Online or

written

70% or

higher on

post-test

$8 per exam;

$8 pre-test;

$8 post-test

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CLUSTER/

PATHWAY/

PROGRAM

CERTIFICATION /

ASSESSMENT

TITLE

TYPEISSUING

ORGANIZATIONWEBSITE


ELIGIBILITY

REQUIREMENTS /

PREREQUISITES

ADMINISTRA-

TION


Practical)

PASSING

SCORECOST COMMENTS

● For use at SECONDARY For use at SECONDARY For use at SECONDARY For use at SECONDARYWeb

Development

II (894)

Academic

Assessment


exams.com/exams/inf




mastery of the


that provide the


sciences cluster.

Online or

written

70% or

higher on

post-test

$8 per exam;

$8 pre-test;

$8 post-test

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CLUSTER/

PATHWAY/

PROGRAM

CERTIFICATION /

ASSESSMENT

TITLE

TYPEISSUING

ORGANIZATIONWEBSITE


ELIGIBILITY

REQUIREMENTS /

PREREQUISITES

ADMINISTRA-

TION


Practical)

PASSING

SCORECOST COMMENTS


& Software

Development

Oracle Certified

Associate, Java

SE5/SE6

Certification

Exam

Oracle https://education.oracle.

com/pls/web_prod-plq-

dad/db_pages.getpage?p

age_id=653&get_params

=p_id:158#tabs-1-1

Provides an ideal entry into an

application development or a

software project management

career using Java technologies.

This worldwide credential

validates basic knowledge of

Object-Oriented Concepts,

UML representation of OO

concepts, the Java

programming language, and

general knowledge of Java

Platforms and Technologies.

Candidates for this exam

include: entry level Java

programmers, students

studying to become Java

programmers, project or

program managers working

with Java technology in the


industry.

Online,

multiple

choice

68% $245 51 questions/

115 minutes to

take the

proctored

exam. Can

register for

exam at any

Certiport

Testing Center

or check with

your instructor

for testing

options.

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Core Competencies 11/12/2018

Pathway: Programming and Software DevelopmentCluster: Information Technology

SecondaryPost-

secondary

MEASURE 01.01.01 Model behaviors that

demonstrate active listening.Y Y Comment from Business/Industry: Businesses will assume

you can do this.

MEASURE 01.01.02 Adapt language for

audience, purpose, situation. (i.e.

diction/structure, style).

Y Y e.g. Talking with client.

Comment from Business/Industry: Strongly desired &

increasingly important.

MEASURE 01.01.03 Organize oral and written

information and evaluate for accuracy, clarity,

fact, and relevancy.

Y Y Comment from Business/Industry: Design reviews both

internal & external to the company.

MEASURE 01.01.04 Compose and edit

focused copy for a variety of written

documents.

Y Y e.g. Writing specs, technical reports, short manuals.

Comments from Business/Industry:

• Software requirements & design documents

• Useful in post secondary so it is fresh when they enter

business.

MEASURE 01.01.05 Comprehend key

elements of oral and written information.Y Y e.g. Cause/effect, comparisons/contrasts, conclusions,

context, purpose, charts/tables/graphs, evaluation/critiques,

mood, persuasive text, sequence, summaries, and technical

subject matter.

MEASURE 01.01.06 Identify assumptions,

purpose, outcomes/solutions from oral and

written information regarding technology

trends.

Y Y Comment from Business/Industry: Not usually part of an

entry level position. More senior members will perform this

task.

KEY: Y=Essential N=Not Essential O=Optional

PERFORMANCE INDICATOR PERFORMANCE MEASURE

COMMON CORE

COMPETENCIESConsensus among work group COMMENTS

TOPIC 1: ACADEMIC FOUNDATIONS - Achieve additional academic knowledge and skills required to pursue the full range of career and postsecondary

education opportunities within a career cluster.

INDICATOR 01.01 Demonstrate

language arts knowledge and skills

required to pursue the full range of post-

secondary education and career

opportunities.

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SecondaryPost-

secondary



COMMON CORE




MEASURE 01.01.07 Present formal and

informal presentations including discussion,

information requests, interpretation, and

persuasive arguments.

Y Y Comments from Business/Industry:

• This is a skill that can be developed and refined on the job.

• Team meetings

• Not necessarily at entry level

MEASURE 01.02.01 Demonstrate knowledge

of basic arithmetic operations such as

addition, subtraction, multiplication, and

division and the use of relational expressions

such as equal to, not equal, greater than, and

less than.

Y Y e.g. This includes whole numbers, decimals, and fractions.

MEASURE 01.02.02 Apply data and

measurements to solve a problem.Y Y Comment from Business/Industry: Data drives the world.

MEASURE 01.02.03 Analyze mathematical

problem statements for missing and/or

irrelevant data.

Y Y Comments from Business/Industry:

• Quantitative reasoning, STEM (Science Technology

Engineering Mathematics).

• Required for the job.

MEASURE 01.02.04 Construct

charts/tables/graphs from functions and data.Y Y Comments from Business/Industry:

• Visualization is key for organizing analysis of data.

• Maybe more for management role.

• Required to create documents.

• A good skill for entry level, although analysis of the data

may not be necessary.

MEASURE 01.02.05 Analyze and apply data

when interpreting operational documents.Y Y Comment from Business/Industry: Detect problems.


mathematics knowledge and skills



opportunities.


language arts knowledge and skills



opportunities.




SecondaryPost-

secondary



COMMON CORE




INDICATOR 01.03 Demonstrate science

knowledge and skills required to pursue

the full range of post-secondary and

career education opportunities.

MEASURE 01.03.01 Evaluate and apply

analytical problem-solving methods, data

gathering, direct and indirect observation,

predictions, and problem identification.

Y Y Comment from Postsecondary: e.g. Software Development

Life Cycle

MEASURE 02.01.01 Determine, select, and

apply the most appropriate reading strategy

for identifying the overarching purpose of a

text (i.e. skimming, reading for detail, reading

for meaning or critical analysis).

Y Y Comment from Business/Industry: Should be clear when

something needs thorough reading.

MEASURE 02.01.02 Demonstrate use of

content, technical concepts and vocabulary

when analyzing information and following

directions.

Y Y

MEASURE 02.01.03 Interpret and

communicate information, data, and

observations to apply information learned

from reading to actual practice.

Y Y

MEASURE 02.02.01 Use verbal skills when

obtaining and conveying information.Y Y

MEASURE 02.02.02 Record and document

information needed to present a report on a

given topic or problem.

Y Y

INDICATOR 02.02 Demonstrate use of

the concepts, strategies, and systems for

obtaining and conveying ideas and

information to enhance communication

in the workplace.

TOPIC 2: COMMUNICATIONS - Use oral and written communication skills in creating, expressing and interpreting information and ideas including technical

terminology and information.

INDICATOR 02.01 Select and employ

appropriate reading and communication

strategies to learn and use technical

concepts and vocabulary in practice.




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MEASURE 02.02.03 Write internal and

external business and technical

correspondence that conveys and/or obtains

information effectively.

O Y

MEASURE 02.02.04 Communicate concisely

with other peers/employees to clarify

workplace objectives.

Y Y

MEASURE 02.02.05 Communicate effectively

with customers and employees to foster

positive relationships.

O Y

INDICATOR 02.03 Locate, organize and

reference written information from

various sources to communicate with co-

workers and clients/participants.

MEASURE 02.03.01 Locate, organize and

reference written information from various

sources to communicate with co-workers and

clients/participants.

Y Y

MEASURE 02.04.01 Evaluate and use

information resources to accomplish specific

occupational tasks.

Y Y e.g. Reading technical manuals/ journals/ magazines on the

job

Comment from Business/Industry: Requirement/

specification documents

MEASURE 02.04.02 Evaluate the reliability of

information from informational texts,

Internet Web sites, and/or technical materials

and resources.

Y Y Comment from Business/Industry: Students should have

the ability to discern facts from non-factual information

since business thrives on having accurate information.

INDICATOR 02.02 Demonstrate use of

the concepts, strategies, and systems for

obtaining and conveying ideas and

information to enhance communication

in the workplace.

INDICATOR 02.04 Evaluate and use

information resources to accomplish

specific occupational tasks.




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MEASURE 02.05.01 Compose multi-

paragraph documents clearly, succinctly, and

accurately using correct grammar, spelling,

punctuation, and capitalization.

Y Y Comment from Postsecondary: Very important!

MEASURE 02.05.02 Prepare and edit

documents with the audience in mind. Y Y Comment from Business/Industry: Audience is important.

MEASURE 02.06.01 Prepare and deliver oral

presentations to provide information for

specific purposes and audiences that sustains

the listener's attention and interest.

Y Y Comment from Postsecondary: e.g. Professional manner

MEASURE 02.06.02 Identify and prepare

support materials that will enhance an oral

presentation.

Y Y Comment from Business/Industry: Supporting

charts/diagrams

MEASURE 02.06.03 Develop an

understanding of a variety of media strategies

for presentations.

Y Y Comment from Postsecondary: e.g. Presentation software

MEASURE 02.08.01 Interpret a given verbal

and nonverbal message/ information.Y Y

MEASURE 02.08.02 Respond with

restatement and clarification techniques to

clarify information.

Y Y Comment from Business/Industry: To limit errors and

miscommunication early in an assignment.

INDICATOR 02.05 Use correct grammar,

punctuation and terminology to write

and edit documents.

INDICATOR 02.08 Apply active listening

skills to obtain and clarify information.

INDICATOR 02.06 Develop and deliver

presentations.




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MEASURE 02.09.01 Create tables, charts,

diagrams, and figures to support written and

oral communications.

Y Y Comment from Postsecondary: e.g. flow charts

MEASURE 02.09.02 Interpret tables, charts,

diagrams, and figures used to support written

and oral communication.

Y Y Comment from Postsecondary: e.g. flow charts

MEASURE 02.10 Identify and

demonstrate strategies to communicate

& resolve conflicts within a diverse

environment.

MEASURE 02.10.01 Identify and demonstrate

strategies to communicate & resolve conflicts

within a diverse environment.

Y Y Comment from Business/Industry: Understand the chain of

command and where to seek help.

INDICATOR 02.11 Exhibit public

relations skills to increase internal and

external customer/client satisfaction.

MEASURE 02.11.01 Communicate effectively

when developing positive customer/client

relationships.

O Y Comments from Business/Industry:

• Entry level person may not be exposed to customers.

• Due to the cross-functional environments (local and

abroad) for software engineering work.


of the organization’s offerings to leadership

and coworkers within the organization.

N O


of customers’ importance to the organization.O O

MEASURE 02.12.03 Demonstrate ability to

assist customers in a professional manner.O Y e.g., Appearance, voice, grammar, word usage,

enunciation, nonverbal communication.

MEASURE 02.12.04 Identify organizational

protocols and systems to fulfill customer

service requirements.

O O e.g., Facilitate customer service through the maintenance of

key information systems.

INDICATOR 02.09 Develop and interpret

tables, charts, and figures to support

written and oral communications.

INDICATOR 02.12 Develop positive

internal and external customer relations

to build and maintain a customer base

in the IT industry.




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MEASURE 03.01.01 Explain the process of IT

product/service design.Y Y e.g., Test products for reliability.

MEASURE 03.01.02 Plan, create, test and

maintain products/services using appropriate

metrics.

Y Y Maintanance may not happen at the secondary level.

MEASURE 03.01.03 Identify the essential

properties of information systems.Y Y

MEASURE 03.01.04 Explain and differentiate

problem-solving techniques and approaches.Y Y

MEASURE 03.02.01 Apply effective problem-

solving techniques and approaches.Y Y

MEASURE 03.02.02 Evaluate results of

application of problem-solving techniques

and approaches.

Y Y

INDICATOR 04.01 Use technological

tools to expedite workflow.

MEASURE 04.01.01 Use information

technology tools to manage and perform

work responsibilities.

Y Y

TOPIC 3: PROBLEM-SOLVING AND CRITICAL THINKING - Solve problems using critical thinking skills (analyze, synthesize, and evaluate) independently and in

teams. Solve problems using creativity and innovation.

INDICATOR 03.01 Use product/service

design processes and guidelines to

produce a quality IT product/service.

INDICATOR 03.02 Explain problem-

solving techniques and approaches.

TOPIC 4: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS - Use information technology tools specific to the career cluster to access, manage, integrate, and

create information.




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MEASURE 04.02.01 Use technology

applications to share files and documents.Y Y

MEASURE 04.02.02 Use technology

applications to communicate within and

across organizations.

Y Y

MEASURE 04.03.01 Access and navigate web. Y Y

MEASURE 04.03.02 Search for information

and resources.Y Y

MEASURE 04.03.03 Evaluate web resources

for reliability and validity.Y Y

INDICATOR 04.04 Use

collaborative/groupware applications to

facilitate group work.

MEASURE 04.04.01 Participate in group

work using shared files and the management

of information.

Y Y

INDICATOR 04.05 Use computer

operating systems to manage work tasks

including file management.

MEASURE 04.05.01 Utilize computer

operating systems to manage work tasks

including file management.

Y Y

MEASURE 04.06.01 Operate computer driven

equipment, peripherals and network devices.Y Y Comment from Business/Industry: Job specific

MEASURE 04.06.02 Access support as

needed to maintain operation of computer

driven equipment.

Y Y

INDICATOR 04.06 Use computer-based

equipment (containing embedded

computers or processors) to control

devices.

INDICATOR 04.02 Use technology

applications to communicate within a

workplace.

INDICATOR 04.03 Use web to perform

workplace tasks following company

policies.




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e.g., Consider the benefits of using a cross-functional team

in policy and procedure development.

e.g., Identify desired group and team behavior in an IT

context.

e.g., Explain technical concepts to various audiences in non-

technical terms.

Comment from Business/Industry: Not entry level, will vary

company to company.

MEASURE 05.01.02 Describe strategies for

maximizing productivity.N O Comment from Business/Industry: Not entry level

requirement, will vary company to company.

INDICATOR 05.02 Use project

management methodologies to oversee

IT projects.

MEASURE 05.02.01 Implement project

methodologies to manage information system

projects.

N O Comment from Business/Industry: Not entry level


INDICATOR 05.03 Use project

management software to oversee IT

projects.

MEASURE 05.03.01 Implement project

management software to oversee IT projects. N O Comment from Business/Industry: Not entry level


N OINDICATOR 05.01 Implement cross-

functional project teams to achieve

Information Technology (IT) goals.

MEASURE 05.01.01 Summarize the

importance of cross-functional, cultural

project teams in achieving IT goals.

TOPIC 5: SYSTEMS - Understand roles within teams, work units, departments, organizations, inter-organizational systems, and the larger environment.

Identify how key organizational systems affect organizational performance and the quality of products and services. Understand global context of industries

and careers.




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INDICATOR 06.01 Implement personal

and jobsite safety rules and regulations

to maintain safe and healthful working

conditions and environments.

MEASURE 06.01.01 Assess workplace

conditions with regard to safety and health.O O Comment from Business/Industry:

• Accomplished through company training.

• Job specific

MEASURE 07.01.01 Recognize the

organizational structures.N O e.g., Contribute ideas; share in building an organization;

procedures, and standards; promote the organization’s

vision; and mentor others.

MEASURE 07.01.02 Demonstrate personal

and interpersonal skills appropriate to the

workplace.

Y Y

MEASURE 07.01.03 Consider issues related

to self, team, community, diversity,

environment, and global awareness when

leading others.

Y Y

MEASURE 07.01.04 Recognize leadership

and management styles.N O

MEASURE 07.01.05 Participate in civic and

community leadership and teamwork

opportunities to enhance skills.

N O

TOPIC 7: LEADERSHIP AND TEAMWORK - Use leadership and teamwork skills in collaborating with others to accomplish organizational goals and objectives.


interpersonal skills to accomplish

organizational goals and objectives.

TOPIC 6: SAFETY, HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL - Understand the importance of health, safety, and environmental management systems in organizations

and their importance to organizational performance and regulatory compliance. Follow organizational policies and procedures and contribute to continuous

improvement in performance and compliance.




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MEASURE 07.01.06 Develop teamwork

activities to enhance skills. Y O

MEASURE 08.01.01 Keep current with

relevant legal issues faced by IT professionals.Y Y

MEASURE 08.01.02 Understand proper

recycling procedures.O O Comment from Postsecondary: e.g. Identify issues and

trends affecting computers and information privacy.

MEASURE 08.01.03 Understand the rights

and responsibilities of IT workers following

organizational policies, procedures, and

guidelines.

Y Y e.g., Acceptable use of the Internet

MEASURE 08.01.04 Identify ethical and

privacy issues common to the IT field.Y Y

INDICATOR 09.01 Explain required

training, education, and certification to

prepare for employment in a particular

career field.

MEASURE 09.01.01 Identify training,

education and certification requirements for

potential occupational choice.

Y O Comments from Business/Industry:

• Businesses may have specific needs & trainings required.

• Essential to programming (continuous learning).

• Useful for potential mentors, but not an entry level need.

• Might depend on desire for career advancement.

TOPIC 8: ETHICS AND LEGAL RESPONSIBILITIES - Know and understand the importance of professional ethics and legal responsibilities.

INDICATOR 08.01 Apply standard

practices and behaviors that meet legal

and ethical responsibilities and exhibit

positive cyber-citizenry to understand

legal issues faced by IT professionals.

TOPIC 9: EMPLOYMENT AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT - Know and understand the importance of employability skills. Explore, plan, and effectively manage

careers. Know and understand the importance of entrepreneurship skills.


interpersonal skills to accomplish

organizational goals and objectives.




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MEASURE 10.01.01 Explain the functions of

operating systems and hardware

components.

Y Y Comment from Postsecondary: e.g. processes, memory,

hard drive printers, monitors

MEASURE 10.01.02 Identify the role of

number systems including binary and

hexadecimal.

Y Y

MEASURE 10.01.03 Identify major hardware

components and their functions.Y Y

MEASURE 10.01.04 Identify the elements of

the information processing cycle (i.e. input,

process, output, and storage).

Y Y

MEASURE 10.01.05 Use available reference

tools as appropriate.Y Y e.g., Access needed information using company and

manufacturers' references (e.g., procedural manuals,

documentation, standards, work flowcharts).

MEASURE 10.01.06 Describe the function of

computers.Y Y

MEASURE 10.02.01 Explain the software

development life cycle.Y Y

MEASURE 10.02.02 Describe the types of

languages used in software development.Y Y

Information Technology/Technical Support (Many will not apply to progams unless they have an Information Technology focus)

TOPIC 10: TECHNICAL SKILLS - Use the technical knowledge and skills required to pursue the targeted careers in the Information Technology career cluster,

including knowledge of design, operation, and maintenance of technological systems.

INDICATOR 10.02 Understand the

fundamentals of software development.


knowledge of the hardware components

and operating systems.




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MEASURE 10.02.03 Summarize how data is

organized in software development.Y Y

MEASURE 10.02.04 Explain new and

emerging types of software.Y Y

INDICATOR 10.03 Identify and compare

new trends and technologies.

MEASURE 10.03.01 Assess the potential

importance and impact of new technologies

in the future.

Y Y

MEASURE 10.04.01 Understand data

communications procedures, equipment and

media.

O Y

MEASURE 10.04.02 Understand data

transmission equipment, codes and protocols.N O

MEASURE 10.04.03 Understand the

differences between local and wide area

networks.

N O

MEASURE 10.04.04 Summarize data

communication trends and issues.N O

MEASURE 10.05.01 Describe Internet

protocols.O O

MEASURE 10.05.02 Understand Domain

Name Service (DNS).O O

MEASURE 10.05.03 Describe cyber security

issues and solutions. O Y


technical knowledge of the web.

INDICATOR 10.02 Understand the

fundamentals of software development.

INDICATOR 10.04 Summarize basic

networking infrastructure to maintain

and update IT systems.




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MEASURE 10.06.01 Demonstrate the use of

an Internet connection.O O

MEASURE 10.06.02 Implement network

management tools.N O

MEASURE 10.06.03 Troubleshoot Internet

connectivity issues. O O

MEASURE 10.06.04 Install and configure

Internet software for use on an operating

system.

N O

MEASURE 10.06.05 Identify types and

capabilities of popular virus protection

software.

O O

MEASURE 10.06.06 Understand

security/protection software.O O

MEASURE 10.06.07 Identify how to avoid

spyware, adware, and malware and how to

recover from infection.

O O

MEASURE 10.06.08 Explain privacy issues

related to cookies and other tracking

technologies on an internet connected

computer system.

O O e.g., Printers, monitors.

MEASURE 10.07.01 Verify that hardware and

software system components are compatible

prior to performing installation.

O Y

INDICATOR 10.06 Access and use web-

based services when completing IT

related tasks to manage systems.

INDICATOR 10.07 Install and configure

software to maintain and update IT

systems.




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MEASURE 10.07.02 Verify that software to

be installed is licensed prior to performing

installation.

O Y

MEASURE 10.07.03 Explain the differences

between open source and proprietary

licenses.

O Y

MEASURE 10.07.04 Perform successful

software installation accurately and

completely, using available resources as

needed.

N Y

MEASURE 10.07.05 Resolve problems with

installation if they occur.N Y

MEASURE 10.07.06 Perform customization as

requested.N Y

MEASURE 10.07.07 Document software

installation procedures, using clear and

effective notes, for future use.

N Y

MEASURE 10.07.08 Evaluate application

software packages.O O

e.g., Identify how different browsers affect the look of a

web page.

e.g., Demonstrate knowledge of the characteristics and uses

of plug-ins.

e.g., Compare/contrast the features and functions of

software editors available for designing web pages.

INDICATOR 10.07 Install and configure

software to maintain and update IT

systems.


knowledge of Web page basics to build

an understanding of Web page design

and functioning.

O YMEASURE 10.08.01 Explain the features and

functions of Web browsing software.




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MEASURE 10.08.02 Explain the features and

functions of Web page design software.O Y

MEASURE 10.08.03 Compare and contrast

clients and servers.N Y

MEASURE 10.08.04 Describe how bandwidth

affects data transmission.N Y

MEASURE 10.08.05 Compare the benefits of

internal and external Web hosting.N O

MEASURE 10.09.01 Configure/modify system

to ensure optimal functionality.N O


tools as appropriate.N Y

MEASURE 10.09.03 Document procedures

and actions.N Y

MEASURE 10.10.01 Explain the need for

regular backup procedures.O Y

MEASURE 10.10.02 Configure, perform and

maintain backup procedures.N O

MEASURE 10.10.03 Manage backup and

recovery, both on- and off-site.N O


knowledge of Web page basics to build

an understanding of Web page design

and functioning.

INDICATOR 10.09 Use IT best practices

to optimize operating systems.

INDICATOR 10.10 Perform standard

backup procedures to protect business

information and data.




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MEASURE 10.11.01 Describe potential

security threats to information systems. O Y

MEASURE 10.11.02 Identify the range of

security needs and the problems that can

occur due to security lapses.

N Y

MEASURE 10.11.03 Assess security threats. N O

MEASURE 10.11.04 Develop plans to address

security threats.N O

MEASURE 10.11.05 Implement plans to

address security procedures.N O

MEASURE 10.11.06 Document security

procedures.N O

MEASURE 10.12.01 Implement queries and

reports to provide access to critical system

information.

N O

MEASURE 10.12.02 Ensure that system is

functioning optimally.N O

MEASURE 10.12.03 Fix and document system

problems.N O

MEASURE 10.12.04 Define hardware-

software interface issues for a computer

system.

O O

INDICATOR 10.11 Recognize and

analyze potential IT security threats to

develop and maintain security

requirements.

INDICATOR 10.12 Maintain computer

systems to ensure optimal system

functioning.




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MEASURE 10.12.05 Configure peripheral

device drivers (e.g., disk, display, printer,

modem, keyboard, mouse, network).

N O

MEASURE 10.12.06 Apply concepts (e.g., disk

caching, data compression, extended

memory, magnetic disk/CD-ROM storage and

formats).

N O

INDICATOR 10.13 Provide IT support

and training.

MEASURE 10.13.01 Explain Help Desk service

to computer users within the organization.N O

MEASURE 10.14.01 Explain the terminology,

role and benefits of quality within an

organization.

N O

MEASURE 10.14.02 Summarize the elements

of a quality management system.N O

MEASURE 10.15.01 Describe the use of

computer forensics to prevent and solve

information technology crimes and security

breaches.

N O

MEASURE 10.15.02 Identify the

circumstances under which computer

forensics evidence is typically used, who

typically uses such evidence, and how it is

used.

N O

INDICATOR 10.12 Maintain computer

systems to ensure optimal system

functioning.

INDICATOR 10.15 Describe the use of


information technology crimes and

security breaches.

INDICATOR 10.14 Identify and describe

quality assurance concepts to develop

an understanding of the requirements

for quality IT products/services.




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MEASURE 10.15.03 Demonstrate the

effective use of basic computer applications

relating to forensics investigations.

N O

MEASURE 10.16.01 Utilize effective listening

skills when working with client.N O

MEASURE 10.16.02 Evaluate and follow-up

on customer service provided.N O

MEASURE 10.16.03 Analyze symptoms of

problem and use diagnostic skills.N O

MEASURE 10.16.04 Use effective problem-

solving skills in performing support,

maintenance, diagnostic, and/or repair.

N Y

INDICATOR 10.17 Demonstrate and

apply knowledge of Operating System

design, operation and maintenance to

perform information support and

service tasks.


of Operating System components in the

building and deployment of software systems.

N O

MEASURE 10.18.01 Describe the life cycle of

an information system.N O

MEASURE 10.18.02 Manage backup and

recovery, both on- and off-site.N O


of basic troubleshooting steps.N O

INDICATOR 10.16 Apply computer user

support to maintain code function

service.

INDICATOR 10.15 Describe the use of


information technology crimes and

security breaches.

INDICATOR 10.18 Utilize system

installation and maintenance skills when

setting-up and maintaining an

information system to demonstrate

application of fundamental system

knowledge.




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e.g., Evaluate problem-solving outcomes to determine

whether the problem was solved as intended.

e.g., Evaluate whether the process was applied in an

efficient and responsible manner.

e.g., Assess the validity and usefulness of the outcomes.

MEASURE 10.18.05 Determine needed follow-

up actions.N O

e.g., Facilitate the delivery of technical services.

e.g., Set up/maintain user accounts on multiple systems.

e.g., Participate in the evaluation, analysis, and

recommendation of technical computing products.

MEASURE 10.20.01 Use technical writing

skills.O O

MEASURE 10.20.02 Use technical research to

both evaluate applications and systems as

well as find drivers and solutions.

N O

MEASURE 10.20.03 Design and write

technical documentation.O O e.g., Technical reports and field notes

MEASURE 10.20.04 Evaluate tools for quality

characteristics.N O

O

INDICATOR 10.19 Use system

administration and control skills to

monitor an information system.

MEASURE 10.19.01 Perform general system

administration tasks.

INDICATOR 10.18 Utilize system

installation and maintenance skills when

setting-up and maintaining an

information system to demonstrate

application of fundamental system

knowledge.

MEASURE 10.18.04 Evaluate problem-solving

processes and outcomes.N

INDICATOR 10.20 Use technical writing

and documentation skills to keep

records necessary for an information

system.

N O




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e.g., Gather information using interviewing strategies.

e.g., Identify input and output requirements.

e.g., Identify system processing requirements.

e.g., Clarify specifications using questioning techniques.

e.g., Identify hardware, networking, and software system

functional requirements.

e.g., Demonstrate knowledge of nonfunctional

requirements (e.g., security, integrity response time,

reliability, support, and documentation).

e.g., Gather information on problems from users.

e.g., Perform workflow analysis to determine user needs.

e.g., Analyze existing procedures.

e.g., Define business problem to be solved by the

application.

e.g., Demonstrate knowledge of the use, structure, and

contents of a requirements specification document.

e.g., Define system and software requirements.

TOPIC 11: PATHWAY-SPECIFIC TECHNICAL SKILLS - Use the technical knowledge and skills required to pursue the targeted careers in the Programming and

Software Development career pathway, including knowledge of design, operation, and maintenance of technological systems critical to the career pathway.

Computer Programming/ Software Development

INDICATOR 11.01 Identify and analyze

customer software needs and

requirements to guide programming

and software development.

Y Y

Y

MEASURE 11.01.03 Develop software

requirements and specifications.O Y

MEASURE 11.01.01 Gather data to identify

customer requirements using modern

technologies.

MEASURE 11.01.02 Conduct needs analysis. Y




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e.g., Develop informal specifications.

e.g., Develop formal specification.

e.g., Resolve conflicting requirements.

e.g., Review and verify specification with customer.

e.g., Demonstrate knowledge of how to use software

methodologies to analyze a real-world problem.

e.g., Identify constraints.

e.g., Demonstrate knowledge of modeling and analyzing

functional requirements (e.g., dataflow diagrams, process

specifications, and a data dictionary).

e.g., Demonstrate knowledge of modeling and analyzing

data requirements (e.g., Jackson diagrams, entity

relationship diagrams, and relations).

e.g., Access needed information using company and




tools as appropriate.Y Y e.g., Access needed information using company and



e.g., Define scope of work to meet customer needs.

e.g., Demonstrate knowledge of the key functions and

subsystems of the software product.

e.g., Demonstrate knowledge of software development

process and issues.

Y Y


customer software needs and

requirements to guide programming

and software development.

INDICATOR 11.02 Create and use IT-

based strategies and project plans when

solving specific problems to deliver a

product that meets customer

specifications.

MEASURE 11.02.01 Define scope of work for

the programming project.


requirements and specifications.O Y

MEASURE 11.01.04 Analyze

requirements/specifications using current

approaches.

Y Y




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e.g., Demonstrate knowledge of the system life-cycle

approach.

Comment from Business/Industry: Group projects are

good/recommended.

e.g., Identify resources and risks.

e.g., Demonstrate knowledge of cross-functional team

structures and team members’ roles.

e.g., Demonstrate knowledge of project budgeting,

scheduling, and control issues related to software

development.


methodology.

e.g., Develop implementation plan.

e.g., Identify new technologies relevant to information

technology.

e.g., Assess the importance of new technologies to future

developments.

e.g., Identify system processing requirements.

e.g., Identify data communication trends and major current

issues.

MEASURE 11.03.02 Assess the potential

importance and impact of new IT

technologies.

O Y

Y Y

Y Y

Y Y

INDICATOR 11.02 Create and use IT-

based strategies and project plans when

solving specific problems to deliver a

product that meets customer

specifications.

MEASURE 11.03.01 Identify the potential

importance and impact of new IT

technologies.


system and software requirements to

ensure maximum operating efficiency.

MEASURE 11.02.01 Define scope of work for

the programming project.

MEASURE 11.02.02 Utilize interpersonal skills

necessary to work on a software

development team.

MEASURE 11.02.03 Design project plan. Y Y




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e.g., Identify new and emerging classes of software

e.g., Determine compatibility of hardware and software.

MEASURE 11.03.04 Summarize elements and

types of information processing.O Y e.g., Identify the elements of the information processing

cycle (i.e., input, process, output, and storage).

e.g., Identify metrics for measurements.

e.g., Measure increases in productivity realized by the

implementation of information systems.

e.g., Identify new and emerging drivers and inhibitors of

information technology change.


environment.

e.g., Use prototyping techniques.

e.g., Use appropriate Configuration Management tools. IDE

(Integrated Development Tools)

e.g., Use appropriate issues tracking tools.

e.g., Demonstrate knowledge of reuse and components.

e.g., Develop programs using appropriate language.

e.g., Use appropriate development environment for the

selected language (e.g., compilers, debuggers, test

generation, static analyzer, etc.).

e.g., Use user interface development tools.

e.g., Use appropriate requirement analysis tools.

e.g., Use appropriate modeling and analysis tools.

N O

O Y

O O

MEASURE 11.03.03 Explain new and

emerging types of software.

MEASURE 11.03.05 Explain measurement

techniques for increased productivity due to

information systems implementation.


system and software requirements to

ensure maximum operating efficiency.


computer-aided software engineering (CASE)

tools.

MEASURE 11.04.02 Apply language specific

programming tools/techniques.Y Y

INDICATOR 11.04 Demonstrate the

effective use of tools for software

development to develop software

applications.

MEASURE 11.04.01 Employ tools in

developing software applications.Y Y




SecondaryPost-

secondary



COMMON CORE




e.g., Use requirement tracking tools.

e.g., Demonstrate knowledge of software reuse, design

pattern, and components.

e.g., Demonstrate knowledge of the information system life

cycle.

e.g., Demonstrate knowledge of system analysis issues

related to design, testing, implementation, and

maintenance.

e.g., Record and analyze process.

e.g., Identify the use of program design tools in a software

development process.

e.g., Identify roles on team members/customers in the

software development process.

e.g., Identify current information life cycle models.

MEASURE 11.05.02 Create design

specifications for a computer application.O Y

MEASURE 11.05.03 Describe trade-offs

involved in design choices.Y Y

MEASURE 11.05.04 Summarize the use of the

principles of effective information

management, information organization and

information-retrieval skills when designing a

software application.

O O

N O

Y YINDICATOR 11.05 Design a software

application using the software

development process to deliver a

product to the customer.


computer-aided software engineering (CASE)

tools.

INDICATOR 11.04 Demonstrate the

effective use of tools for software

development to develop software

applications.

MEASURE 11.05.01 Describe software

development processes and methodology.




SecondaryPost-

secondary



COMMON CORE




MEASURE 11.05.05 Explain

computing/networking hardware and

software architecture.

O Y

e.g., Demonstrate knowledge of the hardware-software

connections.

e.g., Demonstrate knowledge of the concepts of data and

procedural representations.

e.g., Demonstrate knowledge of the basic principles for

analyzing a programming language.

e.g., Demonstrate knowledge of the basics of structured,

object-oriented language.

e.g., Demonstrate knowledge of how a programming

language can support multitasking and exception-handling.

e.g., Demonstrate knowledge of current key programming

languages and the environment they are used in.

e.g., Translate data structure and program design into code

in an appropriate language.

e.g., Demonstrate knowledge of key constructs and

commands specific to a language.

MEASURE 11.06.03 Describe the range of

languages used in software development.Y Y e.g., Demonstrate knowledge of the range of languages,

tools, and technologies used in software development.

MEASURE 11.06.04 Summarize program

development methodology.Y Y e.g., Demonstrate knowledge of how to resolve program

implementation issues (e.g., debugging, documentation,

auditing).

Y Y

Y YMEASURE 11.06.02 Demonstrate proficiency

in developing an application using an

appropriate programming language.

INDICATOR 11.05 Design a software

application using the software

development process to deliver a

product to the customer.

INDICATOR 11.06 Develop a computer

application to demonstrate proficiency

using the appropriate programming

language.

MEASURE 11.06.01 Explain programming

language concepts.




SecondaryPost-

secondary



COMMON CORE





issues (e.g., audit ability, correctness, reliability, and

productivity).

e.g., Demonstrate knowledge of code analysis issues related

to design, testing, implementation, and maintenance.

e.g., Demonstrate knowledge of how to design and

implement programs in a top-down manner.

e.g., Demonstrate knowledge of how to translate

algorithmic and modular designs to develop a program.

e.g., Demonstrate knowledge of structured/modular

programming.

e.g., Demonstrate knowledge of how programming control

structures are used to verify correctness.

e.g., Use code development tools (e.g. debugger, integrated

development environments).

e.g., Use appropriate programming language.

e.g., Analyze and prepare logic using program flowchart.

e.g., Analyze and prepare logic using at least one

alternative to flowcharting such as pseudocoding.

e.g., Review design (e.g., peer and/or user walkthrough).

e.g., Compile and debug code.

e.g., Prepare code documentation.

e.g., Prepare unit testing plan.

Y YMEASURE 11.06.05 Explain basic software

systems implementation.




language.




SecondaryPost-

secondary



COMMON CORE




e.g., Conduct unit testing and bug fixes.

e.g., Access needed information using company and


documentation, standards, word flowcharts).

e.g., Divide design specifications into logical process blocks.

e.g., Identify parameters.

e.g., Follow specifications or drawings.

e.g., Record process (e.g., using flowchart, step-by-step

narrative).

e.g., Record data.

e.g., Troubleshoot unexpected results.

e.g., Fix code.

e.g., Merge conflicts using verion control

e.g., Access needed information using appropriate reference

materials.

e.g., Define test procedures.

e.g. Test driven development

e.g., Analyze requirement and design specifications.

e.g., Development test cases using requirements and design

specification.

e.g., Perform integration testing.

e.g., Perform regression testing.

Y Y

O Y

Y Y

O Y

Y YMEASURE 11.06.07 Resolve problems with

integration.

MEASURE 11.06.05 Explain basic software

systems implementation.


requirements/specifications.

MEASURE 11.07.01 Develop a software test

plan.

MEASURE 11.07.02 Perform testing and

validation.

INDICATOR 11.07 Implement software

testing procedures to ensure quality

products.




language.




SecondaryPost-

secondary



COMMON CORE




e.g., Help with user-acceptance test.

e.g., Validate user documentation.

e.g., Document errors discovered.

e.g., Perform defect tracking.

e.g., Document discovered errors.

MEASURE 11.07.04 Develop software testing

audit trails.N Y e.g., Record error correction procedures and actions.

e.g., Demonstrate knowledge of Software QA process.

e.g., Demonstrate knowledge of the

standards/requirements for Software QA.

e.g., Develop team relationships to support Software QA

tasks.

• Job specifice.g., Identify standards and issues related to I/O

programming and design of I/O interfaces.

e.g., Use customer satisfaction in determining product

characteristics (e.g., cost, user-friendliness).

e.g., Recognize the relationship between dependability,

functionality, ease of use, etc.

e.g., Conduct code walkthrough and/or inspection.

e.g., Follow established procedures for testing, identifying

problems, and tracking resolutions.

MEASURE 11.08.02 Perform software quality

assurance tasks to produce a quality software

product.

MEASURE 11.07.03 Document test results.

Y Y

O Y

N O

N O

INDICATOR 11.08 Perform quality

assurance tasks to produce quality

products.

MEASURE 11.08.01 Summarize software

quality assurance (QA) procedures.

MEASURE 11.07.02 Perform testing and

validation.

INDICATOR 11.07 Implement software

testing procedures to ensure quality

products.




SecondaryPost-

secondary



COMMON CORE




e.g., Identify maintenance and support requirements.

e.g., Apply information and data analysis techniques.

e.g., Define scope of work to meet customer support needs.

e.g., Access needed information using appropriate reference

materials.

e.g., Provide help to first line user-support personnel to

answer user questions.

e.g., Provide troubleshooting for software.

e.g., Perform system-tuning function.

e.g., Diagnose problems within system.

e.g., Perform technical functions required by customer/user.

e.g., Communicate and document technical support

provided.

e.g., Following organizational procedural to communicate

and document maintenance tasks.

e.g., Identify and analyze problem.

e.g., Analyze and propose solutions.

e.g., Implement solutions in code and documentation.

e.g., Release software and documentation updates

according to procedures.

O Y

N O

N O


knowledge of maintenance and

customer support functions to maintain

software applications.

MEASURE 11.09.01 Analyze software

technical support needs.

MEASURE 11.09.03 Implement software

maintenance activities.


of customer service.




SecondaryPost-

secondary



COMMON CORE




e.g., Identify appropriate database type based on customer

requirements, availability of software and hardware

resources, and distribution specifications, etc.

e.g., Apply information and data analysis specifications to

create a database model using techniques such as (e.g. -

Entity Relationship Diagramming).

e.g., Analyze and normalize the developed database model

looking for and resolving potential problems.

e.g., Analyze the security needs for the database.

e.g., Create a database from model specifications using

both program code and Graphic User Interface (GUI)

processes when provided by the database software.

e.g., Verify that all possible security safeguards are in place.

e.g., Populate the database created with test data.

e.g., Perform database queries to analyze database

functionality and diagnose problems.

e.g., Perform database troubleshooting and system-tuning

functions.

e.g., Perform technical functions required by customer/user.

e.g., Communicate and document technical support

provided.

e.g., Perform standard maintenance on the database.

e.g., Release software and documentation updates

according to procedures.

O Y

O YINDICATOR 11.10 Develop and

maintain a database to store

information.

MEASURE 11.10.02 Create, populate, and

maintain a database.

MEASURE 11.10.01 Explain database

development processes.




SecondaryPost-

secondary



COMMON CORE




e.g., Develop scripts and forms that permit access via

websites to the database.

e.g., Identify and analyze potential security problems for

web access to the database.

e.g., Propose security solutions to web-based security

problems.

e.g., Implement solutions in code and documentation.

MEASURE 11.10.03 Implement application

interface to database.O Y

INDICATOR 11.10 Develop and

maintain a database to store

information.


Technical Skill Assessment Blueprint 11/1/2018

Pathway: Programming and Software Development

Cluster: Information Technology

SECONDARYPOST-

SECONDARY

BUSINESS &

INDUSTRY

% of

Assessment

↓

% of

Assessment

↓

% of

Assessment

↓

TOPIC

1

ACADEMIC FOUNDATIONS - Achieve additional academic knowledge and skills

required to pursue the full range of career and postsecondary opportunities within

the Programming and Software Development career pathway and the Information

Technology career cluster.

7% 5% 6%

TOPIC

2

COMMUNICATION - Use oral and written communication skills in creating,

expressing, and interpreting information and ideas including technical terminology

and information.7% 8% 12%

TOPIC

3

PROBLEM-SOLVING AND CRITICAL THINKING - Solve problems using critical

thinking skills (analyze, synthesize, and evaluate) independently and in teams.

Solve problems using creativity and innovation.20% 18% 20%

TOPIC

4

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS - Use information technology tools

specific to Programming and Software Development occupations to access,

manage, integrate, and create information.10% 12% 9%

TOPIC

5

SYSTEMS - Understand roles within teams, work units, departments, organizations,

inter-organizational systems, and the larger environment. Identify how key

organizational systems affect organizational performance and the quality of

products and services. Understand global context of industries and careers. 1% 6% 3%

TOPIC

6

SAFETY, HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL - Understand the importance of health,

safety, and environmental management systems in organizations and their

importance to organizational performance and regulatory compliance. Follow

organizational policies and procedures and contribute to continuous improvement

in performance and compliance.

2% 2% 2%

TOPIC

7

LEADERSHIP AND TEAMWORK - Use leadership and teamwork skills in collaborating

with others to accomplish organizational goals and objectives. 5% 8% 6%

TOPIC

8

ETHICS AND LEGAL RESPONSIBILITY - Know and understand the importance of

professional ethics and legal responsibilities. 6% 3% 2%

TOPIC

9

EMPLOYMENT AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT - Know and understand the

importance of employability skills. Explore, plan, and effectively manage careers.

Know and understand the importance of entrepreneurship skills. 7% 3% 4%

TOPIC

10

TECHNICAL SKILLS - Use the technical knowledge and skills required to pursue the

targeted careers in the Information Technology career cluster, including knowledge

of design, operation, and maintenance of technological systems.35% 35% 36%

100% 100% 100%

An "assessment blueprint" is a document that indicates the knowledge and skills that will be

covered in an assessment instrument and the percentage of the assessment that will be

devoted to each area of knowledge and skills. The Minnesota assessment blueprints will be

used to review the appropriateness of existing assessments by determining how closely those

assessments match up to what the Programming and Software Development career pathway

working groups have determined should be assessed. The assessment blueprints can also be

used to guide the development of new assessments where suitable third-party assessments do

not exist.

READY_ProgrSoftware_Blueprint_update2018-2 Page 1 of 1 Blueprint

Minnesota Program of Study

Information Technology: Programming and Software DevelopmentCareer Pathway Plan of Study for ►Learners ►Parents ►Counselors ►Teachers/Faculty--Effective Graduates 2015 & Beyond

EDU

CA

TIO

N

LEV

ELS

GR

AD

E

English/

Language ArtsMath Science

Social Studies/

Sciences

Other Required Courses

Other Electives

Recommended Electives

Learner Activities

*Career and Technical Courses

and/or Degree Major Courses for

Programming and Software

Development

SAMPLE

Occupations Relating

to This Pathway

9

English/

Language Arts I

Geometry Earth or Life or

Physical Science

Government &

Citizenship/

Geography

• Business/ Computer Technology

• Computer Applications I, II, III

• Multimedia Animation

• Interactive Media

10

English/

Language Arts II

Algebra II Biology U.S. History • Business Communications

*Computer Technician I & II

• Intro to Computer Programming

• Web Design

11

English/

Language Arts III

Probability &

Statistics

Chemistry or

Physics or CTE

Science Equivalent

World History • Advanced Computer Applications

• Networking Essentials

• Game Design

• Mobile AppsCollege Placement Assessments-Academic/Career Advisement Provided

12

English/

Language Arts IV

Math Elective (i.e.,

Business Math or

other CTE Math

Equivalent)

Science Elective

(i.e., CTE Science

Equivalent)

Economics (Ag.

Ed./ Bus. Ed./

Social Studies)

• AP Computer Programming

• Sofware Engineering

• Computer Science

• Computer Systems Operations

Articulation/Dual Credit Transcripted-Postsecondary courses may be taken/moved to the secondary level for articulation/dual credit purposes.

Year

1

• Core Classes (e.g., Introduction to

Computers, Web Design)

Year

2

• Advanced Classes (e.g. Introduction to

Programming, Software Development)

Year

3

• Continue Courses in the Area of

Specialization

Year

4

• Complete Programming and Software

Development Major (4-year

degree program)

Interest Inventory Administered and Plan of Study Initiated for all Learners

This Career Pathway Plan of Study (based on the Programming and Software Development Pathway of the Information Technology Career Cluster) can serve as a guide, along with other career planning materials, as learners continue

on a career path. Courses listed within this plan are only recommended coursework and should be individualized to meet each learner’s educational and career goals. *This Plan of Study, used for learners at an educational institution,

should be customized with course titles and appropriate high school graduation requirements as well as college entrance requirements.

SEC

ON

DA

RY

PO

STSE

CO

ND

AR

Y

Programming/ Software Engineering:

Applications:

►Analyst

►Cloud Solution Engineer

►Computer Engineer

►Data Modeler

►Engineer Business Analyst

►Video Game Developer

Operating System:

►App Developer

►Designer/Engineer

►Programmer Analyst

►Program Manager

►Programmer/ Analyst

►Software Developer

►Web Developer

Software Applications:

►Data Architect

►Design Engineer

►Development Engineer

►Engineer

►QA Specialist

►Software Engineer

►Specialist

►Tester

Systems:

►Administrator Test Engineer

►Analyst

►Cyber Security Specialist

►Database Administrator

►Information Security Specialist

►Tester

All plans of study should

meet local and state high

school graduation

requirements and college

entrance requirements

including art, health, and

physical education. Certain

local student organization

activities such as BPA,

DECA, or SkillsUSA are also

important for personal

growth and leadership

development.

All plans of study need to

meet learners’ career goals

with regard to required

degrees, licenses,

certifications or journey

worker status. Certain

local student organization

activities such as College

BPA, College DECA, or

SkillsUSA may also be

important to include.Continue courses in the area of specialization.

Transfer Curriculum Goals Determined by Local College Program in College Year

1 and Year 2 - Goal 1: Communication; Goal 2: Critical Thinking/Problem-

Solving; Goal 3: Natural Science; Goal 4: Mathematical/Logical Reasoning; Goal

5: History and the Social and Behavior Sciences; Goal 6: The Humanities and the

Arts; Goal 7: Human Diversity; Goal 8: Global Perspective; Goal 9: Ethical and

Civic Responsibility; Goal 10: People and the Environment

**Not all 10 goals are required

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