Grade 8 CTE Arkansas Standards

Develop a Self-Awareness Evaluation.

Develop Self-Awareness.

Identify interests (likes, dislikes, strengths, weaknesses, wants, and needs) and examine how that will affect choosing a career.

Evaluate how self-concept, self-esteem, and attitude could affect educational achievement.

Identify values and the effect they have in choosing a career.

Identify lifestyle preference and write steps to achieve that lifestyle.

Recognize different personality types and the effect of different types working in the same environment.

Identify how an individual's school experience connects to an individual's future success.

Develop the essential/soft skills and abilities needed to be successful in a career. (i.e. being on time; listening; knowing when to ask questions; understanding role on team; following directions; work ethic; good attitude; the ability to be coached; taking responsibility for one’s own actions and choices; interacting with management.

Define emotional intelligence. Distinguish ways to handle positive and negative emotions.

Identify Personal Ability.

Catalogue successes and failures and then evaluate how to improve.

Identify how choices effect future education and career plans.

Explain the value of doing work well and creating opportunities for development and success in school and career.

Demonstrate how pride in your work produces personal satisfaction and success.

Evaluate Appropriate Work Behavior.

Evaluate the rewards/consequences of behavior towards others.

Discover and interpret ways to earn respect.

Explain how respect plays a positive role in interacting with diverse groups essential to achieving success.

Understand Career Information and Employment Trends.

Explore Career Fields, Clusters, and Pathways.

Differentiate between the Arkansas Career fields and the career clusters associated with each field.

Research and discuss the sixteen (16) Career Clusters using various sources of information.

Analyze pertinent facts that pertain to job growth and career opportunities in the pathways.

Explain Transferrable Skills.

Describe the transferable skills needed when transitioning between careers and/or jobs.

Compare and contrast skills necessary for specific careers.

Research Employment Trends.

Demonstrate understanding of the changing workplace due to the global economy and improvements in technology.

Identify types of work schedules--self-employed (entrepreneur), part-time, full-time, temporary, seasonal, volunteer, flextime, and rotational.

Identify the advantages and disadvantages of being employed in a non-traditional occupation.

Identify job benefits and forms of income.

Understand Career Decision-Making Skills.

Demonstrate the Decision-Making Process.

Identify steps in a decision-making process.

Demonstrate the use of a decision-making model in a personal career plan.

Recognize that decision-making often involves conflicts and compromise.

Demonstrate Setting Goals.

Describe the structure of setting short, medium, and long-term goals.

Define goals.

Identify resources needed to meet personal goals.

Describe how personal values affect decisions due to conflicting demands.

Explore Career Decision-Making Process.

Compare and contrast postsecondary options leading to a career goal.

Identify the advantages and disadvantages of decisions when determining a tentative career goal.

Understand High School and Career Planning Skills.

Explore Career Planning.

Explain how career planning is a lifelong process beginning early in life.

Explain how career planning can save time, energy and money.

Explore the education and training requirements to meet certain job qualifications.

Develop an Education and Training Plan.

Identify education requirements for graduation.

Identify training requirements or extended learning opportunities for entrance into the workforce for a chosen career focus.

Identify viable pathways of study with postsecondary education and training opportunities for a chosen career focus.

Demonstrate understanding of employment requirements concerning degrees, certifications, licenses, diplomas, experience, and job skills.

Develop a Career Development Portfolio.

Describe the components of a career portfolio.

Create a career portfolio.

Identify Employment Factors.

Determine opportunity cost over a lifespan for achieving a personal career goal.

Explain how distracters and barriers can hinder an individual from completing plans.

Assess the relative income and benefits of a future career goal with respect to personal goals and lifestyles.

Identify economic conditions that may affect career plans.

Identify the advantages and challenges of self-employment.

Understand Career Readiness Skills.

Identify Employability Skills.

Identify employment preparation activities (job application, resume, cover letter, follow-up letter.)

Identify human resources requirements for employment such as drug testing and credit checks.

Recognize appropriate professional technology etiquette, i.e. social media.

Avoid projecting a negative social media image.

Describe and/or participate in job shadowing, mentoring, co-op, or internship.

Identify job search strategies and resources for finding job openings.

Demonstrate Personal Skills.

Describe the importance of earning an income and managing personal finances.

Explain the value of volunteering to gain experience, develop work relationships, including seeking mentorship, and obtain recommendations for jobs.

Identify leadership qualities and managerial skills, i.e. being a team player, showing eagerness for lifelong learning.

Identify, describe, evaluate, select, and use appropriate technology.

Identify hardware device functions, including peripherals, portable hardware appropriate for specific tasks, and emerging hardware as it impacts information technology.

Discuss types of computing devices and how they process information.

Identify input, output, storage options, and other parts of the computer

Describe and explore current and emerging software, including operating systems and application software.

Identify fundamental concepts and common uses for application software (e.g. word processing, spreadsheets, graphics, and multimedia and presentation).

Identify the types and purposes of different utility programs.

Explain what an operating system is and how it works, and solve common problems related to operating systems (e.g. startup/shut down procedures, file management, and elements of the desktop).

Identify how hardware and software interact.

Describe major components and functions of computer systems and networks.

Describe how to maintain computer equipment and troubleshoot common problems.

Discuss the factors that go into an individual or organizational decision on how to purchase computer equipment.

Understand basic computer science terms and foundational skills.

Describe the role of computer science in the workforce.

Exhibit proficiency in computer science practices (e.g. perseverance, collaboration, patterns, tools, communication, ethics and impact, problem-solving).

Predict the role of computer science in future careers.

Describe trends in emerging and evolving computer technologies and their influence on IT practices.

Create programs to solve problems.

Create an algorithm.

Use various debugging and testing methods to ensure program correctness.

Compare and contrast human intelligence and artificial intelligence (e.g. emotional decision making vs. logical decisions, common sense, literal vs. abstract).

Understand the fundamental concepts involved in the use of common software applications.

Use word processing software to create and format academic and business documents.

Identify on-screen elements common to word processing software (e.g. menus, toolbars, ribbon, groups, tabs, document window).

Create and save a document.

Utilize common editing, formatting, and printing functions on various documents.

Explain inserting, editing, and formatting tables in a document.

Use spreadsheet software to create and format academic and business documents.

Identify on-screen elements common to spreadsheet software (e.g. cell, cell address, formula bar, sheet tabs, ribbon, column, row, name box,).

Create and save a spreadsheet.

Retrieve, edit, and format a spreadsheet.

Create a chart from worksheet data.

Use formulas and common functions in a spreadsheet.

Design, create, and deliver an electronic slideshow for an audience.

Identify on-screen elements common to presentation software (e.g. navigation pane, slide, slide views, ribbon, slide layout, placeholders).

Learn and apply proper presentation design techniques (e.g., 7x7 rule, keep it simple, no complete paragraphs/long sentences, limit transitions and animations, proper color choice, limit fonts).

Create and format a simple presentation using proper design techniques.

Apply transitions and animations to slides.

Present an electronic presentation to peers.

Use productivity software for organizational purposes.

Use an email application to create and format email messages in a variety of text formats (e.g. RTF, HTML, Plain Text).

Use productivity software, such as Microsoft Outlook, to create appointments and schedule tasks.

Use productivity software to manage contacts, create distribution lists, and schedule email messages.

Understand, communicate, and adapt to a digital world.

Apply strategies for determining the reliability of information found on the Internet.

Demonstrate principal usages of the Internet.

Demonstrate how to conduct an effective search.

Evaluate the credibility of resources.

Provide proper documentation of resources.

Employ responsible online etiquette and communication.

Compare and contrast positive and negative social media presence.

Discuss the appropriate use of email and email “netiquette.”

Critique one’s own digital presence.

Identify situations involving cyberbullying and learn different techniques to handle the situations.

Discuss how to use computers and the Internet safely, legally, and responsibly.

Describe the risks of using computer hardware and software online.

Cite ways to prevent data loss.

Identify types of computer crimes (e.g. hacking, phishing, computer fraud, identity theft, cyberstalking, cyberbullying, copyright infringement, software piracy).

Identify computer viruses and types of protection.

Determine and discuss the value of professionalism and involvement in professional, academic, and leadership activities.

Recognize and discuss the academic and professional benefits of participating in a CTSO.

Discuss Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSO) such as FBLA and DECA.

Understand the importance of professional dress and evaluate appropriate dress for CTSO conferences.

Develop personal traits for success.

Identify, practice, and develop effective communication skills.

Identify and cultivate traits important to success (e.g. initiative, positive attitude, enthusiasm, self-confidence).

Discuss integrity and ethical leadership.

Survey of Business

Determine and discuss the value of professionalism and involvement in professional, academic, and leadership activities, and identify the career clusters related to business and marketing.

Recognize and discuss the academic and professional benefits of participating in a CTSO.

Research the Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSO) and draw connections between participation and success. Identify and discuss successful professionals and their involvement in either FBLA or DECA.

Discuss and evaluate CTSO activities which reinforce and connect real-world application to the curriculum taught in the classroom. Research CTSO competitive events and identify sources to help prepare for success in competitive events.

Apply key concepts, tools, and strategies related to digital technology (i.e. Microsoft Office, iWorks, Google Workspace) to gain an encompassing overview of its applications in the business world.

Create and manage folders for saving and organizing documents.

Create folders for storage of documents.

Understand how to open folders, edit folder names, save items to a folder, move items form one folder to another.

Demonstrate proficiency in word processing software (i.e., Microsoft Word, Pages, Docs) to create, edit, and publish professional business documents.

Apply basic editing and formatting tools to text within a document.

Apply document themes and style sets in word processing applications.

Format and edit paragraphs using options in word processing applications.

Create and modify a table within a document and apply table styles.

Create and modify lists using formatting to enhance document style.

Create a research paper and report including title or cover page, table of content, in-text citations, footnotes, endnotes, work cited, headers, footers, page numbers, and printing the documents.

Insert graphic objects (WordArt, Shapes, SmartArt, and Pictures) within a document and apply formatting to those graphics. Resize, crop, and wrap text around graphic objects.

Produce and edit business letters using word processing technology and proper formatting. Such as font, font size, line spacing, paragraph spacing, alignment, block format, enclosure notifications, carbon copy, etc.

Generate a variety of business publications, with and without templates, using desktop publishing software. Examples: newsletters, flyers, invitations, business cards, brochures, catalogs, letterheads, informational forms, greeting cards, and calendars.

Create, manage, and navigate through industry-appropriate worksheets in spreadsheet software (i.e., Excel, Numbers, Sheets).

Design and arrange a worksheet by utilizing formatting features such as:

cut/copy/paste

hide/unhide rows and columns

headers and footers

rename tabs

change worksheet tab color

add/delete a worksheet

copy/move worksheets

hide/unhide worksheets

views, split and freeze panes

apply/modify document styles to cells and tables

apply text and number formatting search cell data

wrap text

drag and drop

find and replace

autofill series

spelling and grammar check

insert/delete rows and columns

adjust height and width of rows and columns

merge cells

Utilize formulas, functions, and fill to perform mathematical processes in spreadsheet applications (i.e., Excel), including percentages and decimals, order of operations, estimation, prediction of patterns of data, sum, average, max, min, count, round, etc. Use Absolute and relative cell reference.

Examine spreadsheet data through sorting and filters.

Demonstrate save, save as, saving alternative file types; file properties. (.csv, .pdf worksheet only, .pdf workbook, etc).

Use print features such as print all or part of a workbook (print area, print selection, etc.), print titles, print scaling, and page setup.

Design a worksheet that contains pictures and other graphics; format pictures and graphics in the worksheet.

Create, insert, edit, and format charts such as adding/modifying chart elements, adding additional data series, moving charts, applying chart layouts and styles.

Create and manage industry-appropriate slideshows using presentation software (i.e., PowerPoint, Keynote, Slides).

Apply suitable design elements for professional business presentations.

Insert hyperlinks and action buttons in presentations.

Apply custom animation effects and transitions in presentations.

Edit and customize master slide options in presentation software (i.e., PowerPoint).

Create and deliver well-organized, audience-appropriate presentations for a variety of business situations in presentation software (i.e., PowerPoint) for informative, instructional, or entertainment purposes.

Demonstrate employability skills required by business and industry.

Communicate effectively and ethically through writing, speaking, listening, reading, and interpersonal abilities.

Communicating non-verbally (body language, confidence, and assertiveness).

Communicating verbally (one-on-one conversations, small group communication, large group/presentation, and speeches).

Communicating ethically through writing using current software (i.e., Microsoft Application, iWork, Google) (documents, emails, visual & media aids, etc.).

Exhibit critical thinking and problem-solving skills to locate, analyze, and apply information in career planning and employment situations.

Develop skills to effectively complete and follow up on the job application process (resume, cover letters, and applications).

Demonstrate the ability to use problem-solving, decision making, and critical thinking strategies when dealing with customer service, co-workers, and vendors. (i.e., resolving complaints or disputes, negotiations.)

Discuss how a person can demonstrate durable skills needed for career success.

Model work readiness traits required for success in the workplace including integrity, honesty, accountability, punctuality, time management, and respect for diversity.

Assess personal strengths and weaknesses that would impact successful employment.

Examine the business opportunities available in a local school and community.

Locating potential job opportunities by completing online job searches.

Describe tools that can be used to assist in the job search.

Understand the importance of networking in the job search.

Apply appropriate skill sets to be productive in changing and technological workplace to be able to work independently and apply teamwork skills.

Identify ways to improve interpersonal relationships and manage conflicts.

Describe trends in workplace technology and how to adapt in a changing environment (i.e., artificial intelligence).

Explain the stages of team development, indicating the procedures involved in each stage. Examples, forming, storming, norming, performing.

Present a professional image through appearance, behavior, and language.

Exhibit understanding and knowledge of proper workplace environment etiquette (dress, communication, social media interactions, etc.)

Demonstrate proper digital citizenship skills.

Explore careers in Business Management & Administration, Marketing Sales & Service, Finance, Hospitality & Tourism and Entrepreneurship.

Explore career pathways in Business Management & Administration.

Describe business management and administration and explain what someone in this field might do, the skills required for the profession, and connect your current skill set.

Define and explain:

management planning

management functions

directing and controlling

importance of vision and mission statement

importance of goal setting within a business

organizational skills while planning and executing business projects

Identify and describe the essential functions of human resources and explain the importance of recruiting, selecting, training, and retaining high-quality employees.

Investigate and describe effective leadership skills within a successful business environment.

Conduct a mock interview as someone in a business management and administration leadership position.

Explore career pathways in Marketing Sales & Service.

Describe the role of marketing and explain what someone in this field might do, the skills required for the profession, and connect your current skill set.

Discuss:

factors that motivate customers and clients

fundamental marketing concepts used by small business

target markets, demographics, and niche markets in marketing strategies

different types of promotional tools

innovation to gain a competitive advantage

Prepare a short marketing plan for a local business to increase its customer base and expand its product line.

Explore career pathways in Finance.

Describe the role of accounting and finance and explain what someone in this field might do, the skills required for the profession, and connect your current skill set.

Discuss:

financial documents (budgets, income statements, etc.)

insurances needed by businesses and how it reduces financial risk

financial planning within a business

financial goals

sources of income for business venture

fixed and variable expenses (utilities, payroll, repairs, advertising, savings, profits, and loan payments.)

assets, liabilities, and owner’s equity in regard to the balance sheet

revenue and expenses in regard to the income statement

Examine an income statement to determine whether the business has incurred a net income or a net loss.

Create a personal budget using spreadsheet software (i.e. Excel).

Explore career pathways in Hospitality and Tourism.

Describe the role of hospitality and tourism and explain what someone in this field might do, the skills required for the profession, and connect your current skill set.

Discuss the impact that the Hospitality and Tourism industry has on Arkansas economy.

Explore career pathways in Entrepreneurship.

Describe the role of entrepreneurship and explain what someone in this field might do, the skills required for the profession, and connect your current skill set.

Compare and contrast the unique characteristics, traits, and concepts of the successful entrepreneur.

Discuss:

impact of small businesses on local, state, and national economies risks and rewards for entrepreneur

Identify and discuss the components and format of a business plan using current technology:

Executive Summary

Business description and analysis

Organization and marketing plan

Financial plan

Supporting documents

Compare advantages and disadvantages of different business ownership including sole proprietorships, partnerships, corporations, franchises, and cooperatives.

Educational requirements for careers in Business Management & Administration, Marketing Sales & Service, Finance, Hospitality & Tourism, and Entrepreneurship.

Select one career of interest in Business Management & Administration, Marketing Sales & Service, Finance, Hospitality & Tourism, and entrepreneurship research/create a visual presentation to be given to an audience, outlining the educational requirements and salaries for an entry-level, midlevel, and upper-level position within this field.

Determine and discuss the value of professionalism and involvement in professional, academic, and leadership activities.

Recognize and discuss the academic and professional benefits of participating in a CTSO.

Discuss Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSO) such as FBLA and DECA.

Investigate CTSO competitive events and identify sources to help prepare for success in competitive events. (If you have an active middle level chapter).

Understand the importance of professional dress and evaluate appropriate dress for CTSO conferences.

Develop personal traits for success.

Identify effective communication skills by comparing personal vs. business communication. (e.g., text messages, emails).

Comprehend and explain the importance of punctuality and attendance.

Identify traits important to success. (e.g., initiative, positive attitude, enthusiasm, self-confidence).

Discuss integrity and ethical leadership.

Identify and practice fundamental etiquette skills. (e.g., introductions, handshakes, and eye contact)

Participate in soft skill evaluations.

Understand and demonstrate the concept and importance of one’s digital presence.

Compare and contrast positive and negative social media presence.

Critique one’s own digital presence.

Demonstrate the operation and management of equipment in the classroom.

Understand and identify computer hardware and software.

Practice proper care of computer equipment. (e.g., headphones, mouse, keyboard, etc.).

Demonstrate and maintain proper use of computer equipment.

Identify computer hardware and software. (e.g., peripherals, computer and audio settings, etc.).

Utilize proper computer management practices.

Establish effective file and password management. (e.g., Cloud Storage, Networks, etc.).

Access a gradebook program to develop accountability.

Demonstrate and operate the alphanumeric keyboard using the touch typing method.

Demonstrate and apply the proper touch typing techniques.

Demonstrate the proper techniques necessary for operation of the keyboard (e.g., seating, body posture, finger placement, etc.).

Demonstrate correct touch typing techniques and spacing rules (e.g., punctuation marks, one space after a period, etc.).

Key documents while applying proper keyboarding techniques.

Understand and identify proper data entry techniques.

Understand proper 10-key techniques using numeric keypad on a keyboard.

Identify careers utilizing the 10-key techniques.

Create simple documents using proper formatting features.

Utilize text and document formatting features.

Determine and utilize the proper text formatting features. (e.g., font type, font style, color and case).

Utilize paragraph formatting functions. (e.g., line spacing, tabs, paragraph spacing, and columns).

Apply page formatting features. (e.g., borders, numbering, bullets, etc.).

Construct properly formatted documents.

Key business documents using appropriate formatting guidelines. (e.g., memo, email, letters, reports).

Edit documents using appropriate proofreaders’ marks.

Key documents from handwritten samples.

Demonstrate proficiency in the Arkansas Computer Science Coding Block standards. (Minimum 5 Weeks)

Computational Thinking and Problem Solving – Students will analyze and utilize problem-solving strategies.

Examine traditional programming algorithms, including searches and sorts.

Describe the steps needed to efficiently solve a problem.

Manually test algorithms with simple data to observe accuracy of anticipated output.

Demonstrate appropriate collaborative behaviors (e.g., integrating feedback, providing useful feedback, understanding and accepting multiple perspectives) when solving problems

Data, Information, and Security – Students will analyze and utilize concepts of cybersecurity.

Apply strategies to protect personal digital footprints (e.g., game profiles, shares on social media, other online accounts) and the responsibilities and opportunities of living, learning, and working in a digitally connected world

Research and describe real-world cybersecurity problems (e.g., identity theft) as they relate to personal cybersecurity, and how to apply digital and physical methods for protecting and securing personal information

Algorithms and Programs – Students will create, evaluate, and modify algorithms.

Explain the logic involved in how a computer program executes (e.g., flow charts, program flow)

Discuss and apply best practices of backend program design (e.g., comments, documentation, whitespace)

Test a computer program with data and evaluate output for accuracy

Find and debug errors in a computer program

Algorithms and Programs – Students will create programs to solve problems.

Implement the following programming concepts:

data types

variables creation

variable assignment

conditional branching (e.g., if, if-else, multi-branch)

iteration (e.g., for, while)

functions

Create a program using a text-based programming language.

Computers and Communication – Students will analyze communication methods and systems used to transmit information among computing devices.

Identify major components and functions of computer systems (e.g., hardware, software) and networks (e.g., network components, wired, wireless) and recommend methods to secure computer systems and networks.

Professionalism and Impacts of Computing – Students will analyze the impacts of technology and professionalism within the computing community.

Research diverse careers and career opportunities that are influence by computer science and the technical and soft skills needed for each.