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9-12.AP.17 (Computer Science)


Standard Identifier: 9-12.AP.17
Content Area: Computer Science
Grade Range: 9–12
Concept: Algorithms & Programming
Subconcept: Modularity
Practice(s): Developing and Using Abstractions, Creating Computational Artifacts (4.3, 5.2)

Standard:
Create computational artifacts using modular design.

Descriptive Statement:
Computational artifacts are created by combining and modifying existing computational artifacts and/or by developing new artifacts. To reduce complexity, large programs can be designed as systems of interacting modules, each with a specific role, coordinating for a common overall purpose. Students should create computational artifacts with interacting procedures, modules, and/or libraries. For example, students could incorporate a physics library into an animation of bouncing balls. Alternatively, students could integrate open-source JavaScript libraries to expand the functionality of a web application. Additionally, students could create their own game to teach Spanish vocabulary words using their own modular design (e.g., including methods to: control scoring, manage wordlists, manage access to different game levels, take input from the user, etc.).

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