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Use basic Java syntax and structure
Assessment Strategies
Skill demonstration, self-assessment, and/or exam
Criteria
Explain the fundamental components of a Java program, including input, processing, and output
Utilize correct Java syntax, including braces {}, semicolons ;, and assignment statements
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Work with data types, variables, and expressions
Assessment Strategies
Skill demonstration, self-assessment, and/or exam
Criteria
Declare, initialize, and manipulate variables of different data types (int, double, char, String, boolean)
Perform arithmetic and logical operations, including integer division, floating-point operations, and type casting
Utilize constants and apply appropriate variable naming conventions
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Implement control flow with branching and loops
Assessment Strategies
Skill demonstration, self-assessment, and/or exam
Criteria
Construct and evaluate if, if-else, and switch statements for decision-making
Utilize relational (==, !=, , =) and logical (&&, ||, !) operators effectively
Implement loops (for, while, and do-while) to handle repetitive tasks and process input dynamically
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Utilize methods for modular programming
Assessment Strategies
Skill demonstration, self-assessment, and/or exam
Criteria
Define and call methods with parameters and return values
Explain scope of variables in methods
Use built-in Java methods such as those in the Math and String classes
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Work with strings and characters
Assessment Strategies
Skill demonstration, self-assessment, and/or exam
Criteria
Process string input using Scanner methods like next() and nextLine()
Apply string manipulation methods (charAt(), substring(), indexOf(), replace(), equals(), compareTo())
Use character operations such as isLetter(), isDigit(), and escape sequences
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Perform basic array operations
Assessment Strategies
Skill demonstration, self-assessment, and/or exam
Criteria
Declare, initialize, and manipulate one-dimensional and two-dimensional arrays
Iterate over arrays using loops and the enhanced for-loop
Perform array operations such as searching and modifying elements
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Work with object-oriented programming concepts
Assessment Strategies
Skill demonstration, self-assessment, and/or exam
Criteria
Construct objects using constructors and the new operator
Call instance methods and explain the distinction between an object and its reference variable
Read and interpret Java API documentation to use built-in classes effectively
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Apply debugging and error handling techniques
Assessment Strategies
Skill demonstration, self-assessment, and/or exam
Criteria
Identify and correct syntax, runtime, and logic errors
Use debugging techniques such as print statements and tracing program execution
Follow Java style guidelines for writing readable and maintainable code
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Perform file input and output operations
Assessment Strategies
Skill demonstration, self-assessment, and/or exam
Criteria
Read from and write to text files using Java’s file handling classes
Implement error handling
Files are closed after operations are complete
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Apply fundamental problem-solving skills
Assessment Strategies
Skill demonstration, self-assessment, and/or exam
Criteria
Develop algorithms to solve real-world problems
Break complex problems into smaller, manageable tasks using structured programming
Implement and test solutions using incremental development and debugging strategies