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
Tennessee has recently written new standards for computer science for the K-8 environment. The new benchmarks have started reaching classrooms in 2019. Due to low participation in computer science, state officials have stated that the goal is to focus on introducing students to the basics of computer systems and programs.
Other than coding and computer programming which can operate as standalone classes, the rest of the skills are to be integrated into existing core classes in English, math, science, and social studies.
School districts will have some discretion as to how to add coding and programming instruction into the mix.
Source: Tennessee Department of Education
At Rex, we have matched Tennessee’s vision with our own.
STATE OF TENNESSEE REQUIREMENTS
Requirements:
- Tennessee does not yet require that all high school must offer computer science as an elective credit.
- Computer science may count as math credits for graduation.
Source: Tennessee Department of Education
DID YOU KNOW
Tennessee Has Six Core Computer Science concepts For K-8
- Foundational Concepts and Operations (FCO)
- Communication and Collaboration (CC)
- Analytical and Innovative Thinking (AIT)
- Digital Citizenship (DC)
- Information Storage and Access (ISA)
- Coding and Computer Programming (CCP)
For high school, They Have Developed The Following Levels And Courses
- Introductory CS Standards
- Beginning CS Standards
- Intermediate CS Standards
- Advanced CS Standards
High School Courses Offered:
- Computer Science Foundations (C10H11)
- Coding 1 (C10H14)
- Coding 2 (C10H15)
- Mobile App Development (C10H22)
- Coding Practicum (C10H08)
- AP Computer Science A (G02H45)
- AP Computer Science Principles (G02H44)
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Rex Academy Courses Aligned with Tennessee Standards
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| REX ACADEMY ALIGNED COURSES (HIGH SCHOOL) | |
| Tennessee Standard | Rex Academy Course |
| Computer Science Foundations (C10H22) | Computer Science 1 |
| Coding I (C10H15) | Web Design and Development |
| Mobile App Development (C10H22) | Mobile App Development |
| AP Computer Science A (G02H45) | AP Computer Science A |
| AP Computer Science Principles | AP Computer Science Principles |
| REX ACADEMY ALIGNED COURSES (MIDDLE SCHOOL) | ||
| Tennessee 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) | ||
| Tennessee 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 |
| Computer Science Foundations | |||
| AP CS Principles | |||
| Coding I | |||
| Mobile App Development | |||
| 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 |
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