Introducing: Maryland Computer Science I

Introducing: Maryland Computer Science I

First Blended CS Course Fully Aligned to the Maryland CS Standards

We are excited to announce the first fully aligned Maryland state course, Computer Science I.

CodeHS’s Maryland Computer Science I course teaches the basics of computer science and programming, with an emphasis on helping students develop logical thinking and problem-solving skills. Once students complete this course, they will have learned material equivalent to a semester college introductory course in computer science and be able to program in JavaScript. This course is currently in a beta version, so there will be updates and revisions before the 2019–2020 school year.

Who is this course for?

The curriculum is for beginners with no previous background in computer science. It’s highly visual, dynamic, and interactive making it engaging for new coders. This course is appropriately challenging for any high school student who has not previously taken a computer science course.

What do you learn?

The entirely web-based curriculum is made up of a series of learning modules that cover the fundamentals of programming. Each module is made up of short video tutorials, example programs, quizzes, programming exercises, challenge problems, and unit tests.

Here is an overview of the modules:

• Digital Citizenship and Cyber Hygiene
• Programming with Karel the Dog
• Networks and the Internet
• JavaScript and Graphics
• JavaScript Control Structures
• Functions, Events, and Lists
• Final Project

How do you access the full course?

1. Sign up for a free CodeHS teacher account at codehs.com/signup/teacher
2. Click here to enroll in the course and try it yourself. It’s FREE!

More Maryland Standards Aligned Courses

All CodeHS courses align to Maryland Standards, though currently Maryland Computer Science I is the only CodeHS course that offers complete alignment in a single course.

CodeHS Alignment to Maryland 6–8 Standards

CodeHS Alignment to Maryland 10th Grade Standards

CodeHS Alignment to Maryland 12th Grade Standards

Here is a recommended pathway of courses for full coverage of Maryland middle school and high school standards.