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 (Texas 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
“Computer science is the study of computers and algorithmic processes, including their principles, hardware and software designs, implementation, and impact on society. Computer science education should focus on teaching students how to think computationally and create new technologies, not simply use technology.”
“The Minnesota Department of Education supports computer science education for all learners by providing guidance and technical assistance on implementation of Minnesota K-12 Academic Standards, current best practices, Multi-tiered System of Supports in Academics, and computer science policy administration.”
Source: Minnesota Department of Education
At Rex, we have matched Minnesota’s vision with our own.
STATE OF MINNESOTA REQUIREMENTS
- Minnesota does not have stand-alone computer science standards.
- There are currently no requirements within the state to introduce, articulate or provide strategies to learn or teach computer science.
Source: Minnesota Department of Education
DID YOU KNOW
Minnesota Has Five Core Computer Science Concepts
- Computing Systems
- Networks and the Internet
- Data and Analysis
- Algorithms and Programming
- Impacts of Computing
DID YOU KNOW
Minnesota Opened Its Doors For Coding
Code with the world’s most
student-centric Computer Science
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Rex Academy Courses Aligned with Minnesota Standards
World Class Tech Platform
| REX ACADEMY ALIGNED COURSES (HIGH SCHOOL) | |
| CSTA Standard | Rex Academy Course |
| Computing Systems | Computer Science 1 |
| Algorithms and Programming | Computer Science 2 |
| Computing Systems | Web Design and Development |
| Networks and the Internet | Intro to Networking |
| AP Computer Science A | AP Computer Science A |
| AP Computer Science Principles | AP Computer Science Principles |
| Impacts of Computing / Cybersecurity | Cybersecurity 1 |
| REX ACADEMY ALIGNED COURSES (MIDDLE SCHOOL) | ||
| CSTA 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) | ||
| CSTA Standard | Rex Academy Course | |
| 1st Grade | E – Books | Kodu |
| 2nd Grade | Kodu | Scratch Jr. |
| 3rd Grade | Scratch | Keyboarding |
| 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 |
| Programming and Software Development | |||
| AP CS Principles | |||
| Web and Digital Communication | |||
| Network Systems | |||
| Fundamentals of Cybersecurity | |||
| AP Computer Science A | |||
| 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 |
| Exam 98-381: Introduction to programming using Python | Microsoft | Intro. to Python |
| Exam 98-388: Introduction to programing using Java | Microsoft | Intro. to Java |
ADDITIONAL REX ALIGNMENTS
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