About the Standards
Clarifying the Standards
In addition to each standard and its identifier, a set of clarifying components provides guidance on what is included and how the standard may be interpreted and implemented. Brief descriptions of clarifying components are found in the table below. Boundary statements, practice alignment, and disposition alignment are included in the PDF version of the Standards. Additional components are accessible through the interactive web display.
| Component | Description |
|---|---|
| Boundary Statement* | Elaborates on the standard by clarifying key nuances, including what is in and out of scope. Ensures consistent interpretation and appropriate grade-level expectations. |
| Practice Alignment* | Identifies one or two computer science practices associated with the standard. Highlights how students engage with the content. |
| Disposition Alignment* | Indicates one or two dispositions (habits of mind) that are developed through instruction aligned to the standard. |
| AI-related | Indicates whether the standard includes explicit AI-related content or supports AI-focused learning (i.e., when the standard directly addresses AI concepts, systems, or their impacts—not simply when AI could be used as a tool during implementation). |
| Progressions | Shows how the standard connects to prior and future learning across grade levels, clarifying what students are expected to know prior to the standard and what they are building toward. |
| Implementation Examples | Provides illustrative examples of how the standard might be addressed in classroom practice, including unplugged and computer-based approaches. |
| Interdisciplinary Connections | Highlights ways the standard can be applied in other subject areas, with an emphasis on science, mathematics, and English language arts (ELA). |
| Resources | Includes vetted instructional resources to support teaching and assessment. |
| Academic Vocabulary | Identifies key terms referenced in the standard. |
*Included in full in the print version of the Standards.