At Rex Academy, we are dedicated to building quality Computer Science education for all ages. Our core belief is that Computer Science should be available to all learners. Computer science is a gateway to many opportunities.
Learning to code is as important as read and write for this generation. Rex makes the process of teaching and learning Computer Science easy and enjoyable for all!
FEATURES
Browser-Based
Standards Aligned (Michigan has K-12 Computer Science Standards)
Self-Paced
Integrated Code Editors and Virtual Machines
Auto-Grading
In Depth Analytics
Project-Based Curriculum
K-5 Common Core Aligned
Michigan’s vision for computer science education is that all of their students will learn and develop the following fundamental skill in computer science.
- Learn new approaches to problem solving;
- Harness the power of computational thinking; and
- Use computer science tools to create technology.
As such, they have developed the following core concepts:
- Computing Systems
- Networks and the Internet
- Data and Analysis
- Algorithms and Programming
- Impacts of Computing
Furthermore, these are Michigan’s core practices:
- Fostering an Inclusive Computing Culture
- Creating Computational Artifacts
- Collaborating Around the World
- Testing and Refining Computational Artifacts
- Recognizing and Defining Computational Programs
- Communicating About Computing
- Developing and Using Abstractions
Source: Michigan Department of Education
At Rex, we have matched Michigan’s vision with our own.
STATE OF MICHIGAN REQUIREMENTS
Requirements:
Michigan does not yet require secondary schools to offer computer science programs.
In Michigan, computer science courses may count as a graduation credit towards certain math courses and possibly other graduation requirements.
Source: Michigan Department of Education
DID YOU KNOW
Source: Code.org
Michigan has broken up their standards into the following grade bands:
Level 1A: Lower Elementary (K – 2)
Level 1B: Upper Elementary (3 – 5)
Level 2: Middle School (6 – 8)
Level 3A: High School (9 – 10)
Level 3B: High School (11 – 12)
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Rex Academy Courses Aligned with Michigan Standards
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| REX ACADEMY ALIGNED COURSES (HIGH SCHOOL) | |
| Michigan Standard -3A | Rex Academy Course |
| Computing Systems | Computer Science I |
| Algorithms and Programming | Computer Science 2 |
| Computing Systems | Web Design and Development |
| AP Computer Science Principles | AP Computer Science Principles |
| Michigan Standard -3B | Rex Academy Course |
| Networks and the Internet | IT Fundamentals and Networking |
| AP Computer Science A | AP Computer Science A |
| Impacts of Computing / Cybersecurity | Cybersecurity 1 |
| Rex academy aligned courses (Middle School): | ||
| Michigan Standard | Rex Academy Course | |
| Grade 6 – Technology Applications | 2D Game Design | Web Design and Media |
| Grade 7 – Technology Applications | IT Fundamentals and Networking | Cybersecurity |
| Grade 8 – Technology Applications | Intro. to Python | Intro. to Java |
| Rex Academy Aligned Courses (Elementary): | ||
| Michigan Standard - 1A | Rex Academy Course | |
| 1st Grade | E – Books | Kodu |
| 2nd Grade | Kodu | Scratch Jr. |
| 3rd Grade | Scratch | Keyboarding |
| Michigan Standard - 1B | Rex Academy Course | |
| 4th Grade | Intermediate Scratch / App Inventor | Keyboarding and the Internet |
| 5th Grade | Advanced Scratch / App Inventor / Alice 3.0 | Keyboarding and the Internet |
REX ACADEMY RECOMMENDED PATHWAYS
| High School | |||
| 9th | 10th | 11th | 12th |
| Computer Science 1 | |||
| AP CS Principles | |||
| Computer Science 2 / Web Design | |||
| IT Fundamentals and Networking | |||
| AP Computer Science A | |||
| Cybersecurity | |||
| Middle School | ||
| 6th | 7th | 8th |
| 2D Game Design | ||
| Web Design and Media | ||
| Cybersecurity | ||
| IT Fundamentals and Networking | ||
| Intro to Python | ||
| Intro to Java | ||
| Elementary | |||||
| K | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th |
| Ebooks | |||||
| Kodu | |||||
| Scratch Jr. | |||||
| Keyboarding and Internet | |||||
| Scratch | |||||
| App Inventor | |||||
| Alice 3.0 | |||||
Rex recognizes the need to improve students’ resume by offering key certifications. Rex’s curriculum prepares you for certification once the proper classes have been successfully completed.
CERTIFICATIONS PREPARATION BY REX
| Certification Name | Offered Through | Rex Preparation Class |
| PCEP – OpenEDG Python Institute Certification | The Python Institute | Intro. to Python |
| Java SE 11 Developer Certification – 1Z0-819 | Oracle | Intro. to Java |
| HTML/CSS | W3 Schools | Web Design and Development |
| Javascript | W3 Schools | Web Design and Development |
| IT Fundamentals + | CompTIA | ITF+ |
| Network+ | CompTIA | Network+ |
| Security+ | CompTIA | Cybersecurity 1 and 2 |
ADDITIONAL REX ALIGNMENTS
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