Standards Alignment

Tynker’s course pathways and learning modules align with the Common Core State Standards, the Next Generation Science Standards, CSTA K-12 standards, ISTE standards, several US state CS standards, and the UK National Standards.

The International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE)
The Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA)
AP Computer Science Principles
AP Computer Science A
Next Generation Science Standards
Common Core State Standards Initiative

CSTA Standards Alignment

Established by the Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA), the CSTA K–12 Computer Science standards delineate a core set of learning objectives designed to offer K–12 students a complete pathway from learning CS fundamentals, secondary-level courses, preparing them all the way to college and career readiness.

Grades K-5 CSTA Standards

39 CSTA standards are covered over 30 Tynker courses.

39 CSTA Standards

30 Tynker Courses

100% CSTA Coverage

K-5 standards

Grades 6-12 CSTA Programming Standards

38 CSTA programming standards are covered over 24 Tynker courses.

38 CSTA Programming Standards

24 Tynker Courses

100% CSTA Coverage in Programming

6-12 Standards

Tynker’s elementary, middle and high school curricula rigorously cover the topics specified by the CSTA K–12 Computer Science Standards including Computing Systems, Networks and the Internet, Data & Analysis, Algorithms and Programming, and Impacts of Computing.

ISTE Standards Alignment

The International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE), has created standards for the use of technology in teaching and learning. The ISTE standards is a framework for students and educators for learning and teaching computer science.

For more information on how each Tynker lesson aligns with ISTE standards, please review our Scope and Sequence.

Grades K-8, Block Coding | Grades 6-12, Text Coding

Advanced Placement Computer Science Coverage

AP Computer Science Principles and AP Computer Science A are two college-level computer science courses that introduce students to computer science and challenge their understanding in real-world applications of coding.

AP CS Learning Objectives
AP Computer Science Principles Endorsed AP Computer Science A Endorsed

AP Computer Science A

Tynker is recognized by the College Board as an endorsed provider of AP ® Computer Science A (AP CSA). Students cultivate their understanding of coding through analyzing, writing, and testing code as they explore concepts like modularity, variables, and control structures.

Course overview

AP Computer Science Principles

Tynker is recognized by the College Board as an endorsed provider of AP ® Computer Science Principles (AP CSP). The course introduces students to foundational concepts of computer science and challenges them to explore how computing and technology can impact the world.

Course overview

State-Level CS Standards Alignment

Tynker’s curriculum aligns with several state-specific standards. Select your state to gain a more in-depth understanding of how the curriculum caters to your specific needs.

  1. Alabama
  2. Alaska
  3. Arizona
  4. Arkansas
  5. California
  6. Colorado
  7. Connecticut
  8. Delaware
  9. Florida
  10. Georgia
  11. Hawaii
  12. Idaho
  13. Illinois
  1. Indiana
  2. Iowa
  3. Kansas
  4. Kentucky
  5. Louisiana
  6. Maine
  7. Maryland
  8. Massachusetts
  9. Michigan
  10. Minnesota
  11. Mississippi
  12. Missouri
  13. Montana
  1. Nebraska
  2. Nevada
  3. New Hampshire
  4. New Jersey
  5. New Mexico
  6. New York
  7. North Carolina
  8. North Dakota
  9. Ohio
  10. Oklahoma
  11. Oregon
  12. Pennsylvania
  13. Rhode Island
  1. South Carolina
  2. South Dakota
  3. Tennessee
  4. Texas
  5. Utah
  6. Vermont
  7. Virginia
  8. Washington
  9. West Virginia
  10. Wisconsin
  11. Wyoming

Next Generation Science Standards Alignment

The Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) are K–12 science content standards that set the expectations for what students should know and be able to do.

Tynker offers a collection of 12 courses with NGSS-aligned coding lessons in the areas of Math, Earth Science, Life Science, Physical Science, Social Studies, and English. For more information, please review our Scope and Sequence.

K-8 NGSS Alignment

Common Core Alignment

Tynker courses comply with 1st–8th grade US Common Core standards to ensure coding can be integrated into any subject area.

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