Standard 3 : Demonstrate problem-solving strategies.



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General Information

Number: SC.5.PE.3
Title: Demonstrate problem-solving strategies.
Type: Standard
Subject: Computer Science (Starting 2025-2026)
Grade: 5
Strand: Programming and Software Engineering

Related Benchmarks

This cluster includes the following benchmarks
Code Description
SC.5.PE.3.1: Identify the concepts illustrated by a simulation that offers problems and solutions.
Clarifications:
Clarification 1: Instruction includes simulations such as ecosystem, predator/prey and invasive species.
SC.5.PE.3.2: Solve problems using digital graphic organizers.
Clarifications:
Clarification 1: Instruction includes concept maps and Venn diagrams.
SC.5.PE.3.3: Explain that there are several possible algorithms for searching within a dataset.
Clarifications:
Clarification 1: Possible algorithms could be a specific word in a word list or a card in a deck of cards.
SC.5.PE.3.4: Explain how to identify and correct logical errors in algorithms.
Clarifications:
Clarification 1: Logical errors include written, mapped live action or digital.


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Lesson Plan

Name Description
Using Machine Learning and Computational Thinking to Train an AI Model:

Students will explore Artificial Intelligence (AI) and use computational thinking and Machine Learning (ML) to pretrain a model to recognize and identify objects, including geometric shapes and aircraft. They will used unplugged activities to mimic sorting and classification of the objects using their prior knowledge and then make connections to human learning and Machine Learning. Students will then problem solve and propose solutions using computational thinking to improve the ML model to better recognize the objects. This lesson is an integrated Computer Science, Science and Math lesson designed for students in grades 3-5 to apply math and science content knowledge while exploring and using computational thinking as they think like Computer Engineers and reflect on potential career paths.