The Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for technology are organized into five primary areas of focus:
- Computational Thinking: Breaking down problems using decomposition, pattern recognition, abstraction, and algorithms.
- Creativity and Innovation: Utilizing design processes to build, test, and debug original products.
- Data Literacy: Collecting, organizing, analyzing, and publishing data.
- Digital Citizenship: Navigating online spaces safely, understanding cybersecurity, and managing a positive digital footprint.
- Practical Technology Concepts: Mastering hardware, software applications, and foundational operations.