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
“The overall goal is to provide opportunities for all North Carolina students to learn computer science and gain the skills needed to:
(1) create and contribute, not just use and consume, in the digital economy; and
(2) actively engage as informed citizens in our complex, technology-driven world.
Through collaboration and communication with multiple stakeholders, a coordinated statewide computer science initiative will strengthen pathways from kindergarten to career, address equity gaps, leverage successful programs, and encourage cross-sector partnerships throughout the state.”
Source: North Carolina Department of Education
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA REQUIREMENTS
Requirements:
North Carolina does not yet require all high schools to offer computer science.
Computer science may count as a fourth math credit in some cases with courses that have been approved.
Source: North Carolina Department of Education
DID YOU KNOW
NORTH CAROLINA OFFERS FOLLOWING COURSES
North Carolina aligns closely to CSTA standards and therefore, is centered around the following five concepts:
Computing Systems
Networks and the Internet
Data and Analysis
Algorithms and Programming
Impacts of Computing
Source: North Carolina Department of Education
North Carolina breaks CSTA standards down even further to the following app
1.Computing Systems
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- Devices
- Hardware and software
- Troubleshooting
2.Networking and the Internet
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- Network Communication and Organization
- Cybersecurity
3.Data and Analysis
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- Storage
- Collection, Visualization, Transformation
- Inference and Models 4.
4.Algorithms and Programming
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- Algorithms
- Variables
- Control
- Modularity
- Program Development
5.Impacts of Computing
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- Culture
- Social Interactions
- Safety, Law, and Ethics
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Rex Academy Courses Aligned with North Carolina Standards
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| REX ACADEMY ALIGNED COURSES (HIGH SCHOOL) | |
| North Carolina Standard | Rex Academy Course |
| Computing Systems | Computer Science I |
| Algorithms and Programming | Computer Science 2 |
| Computing Systems | Web Design and Development |
| Networks and the Internet | IT Fundamentals and 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) | ||
| North Carolina 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): | ||
| North Carolina 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 |
| Java SE 8 Programmer I (1Z0-808) | Oracle | Intro. to Java and AP Java |
| IT Fundamentals+ | CompTIA | IT Fundamentals |
| Exam 98-383 Introduction to Programming Using HTML and CSS | Microsoft | Web Design |
| Network+ | CompTIA | Networking |
| Security+ | CompTIA | Cybersecurity Level 1 and 2 |
| Certified Ethical Hacker | EC-Council | Cybersecurity Level 1 and 2 |
ADDITIONAL REX ALIGNMENTS
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