Proposed AKS for High School Technology Education Small Business

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Proposed AKS for High School Technology Education

Small Business Development Pathway

Business Essentials

A - Communications
1. explain and demonstrate appropriate oral and written communication on personal and
professional levels (GPS)
2. produce written communications that utilize proper tone, grammar, and bias-free
language (GPS)
3. utilize appropriate oral communications that express wants, needs, and feelings (GPS)

B - Leadership and Teamwork
4. describe the importance of leadership within a business endeavor (GPS)
5. engage in teamwork in an effort to accomplish a common goal leading to a successful
business endeavor (GPS)

C - Business Concepts
6. analyze basic business concepts and how they are applied to business activities (GPS)
7. utilize technology in a variety of ways while solving business problems (GPS)
8. analyze the impact of international business on the economy (GPS)
9. explain the importance of developing and organizing a successful business plan (GPS)

D - Entrepreneurial Discovery
10. explain the unique characteristics, traits, and concepts of the successful entrepreneur
(GPS)

E - Ethics
11. compare and contrasts common ethical issues (GPS)
12. evaluate personal responsibility of ethical behavior (GPS)
13. investigate the relationship between ethics and law (GPS)
14. analyze the importance of employer/employee relationships (GPS)
15. evaluate the impact of technology on business ethics (GPS)

F - Forms of Business Ownership
16. evaluate sole proprietorships as a form of business (GPS)
17. evaluate the different types of partnerships as a form of business (GPS)
18. evaluate the different types of corporations as a form of business (GPS)
19. analyze the most appropriate form of business ownership for any planned business (GPS)
20. evaluate franchising as a form of business ownership (GPS)

G - Functions of Management
21. analyze the management functions and their implementation and integration within the
business environment (GPS)
22. analyze and explain the importance of planning for personal and professional gains (GPS)
23. analyze and explain the organizing function and how it is used to group resources within
a business structure (GPS)
24. analyze and explain the directing function and how it relates to leadership in an
organization (GPS)
25. analyze and describe the control function of management and how it is used to measure
performance (GPS)
26. develop a budget (GPS)
27. analyze the financial statements of a business and utilize those statements to make
important business decisions (GPS)
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28. complete financial records which are fundamental for any business (GPS)

H - Business Law
29. identify the sources of law and procedures of the court system as they relate to
entrepreneurship (GPS)
30. examine the role of contracts, sales law, and consumer law as they relate to
entrepreneurship (GPS)
31. analyze the role of agency law and employment law as they relate to entrepreneurship
(GPS)
32. analyze and assess government regulations and the effects on entrepreneurial ventures
(GPS)

I - Risk Management
33. explain the various risks involved in operating a business (GPS)
34. evaluate choices available to consumers for protection against risk and financial loss
(GPS)

J - Marketing
35. analyze the concept of marketing and its importance to business ownership (GPS)
36. identify and analyze the relationship between marketing and the individual, business, and
society (GPS)

K - Job Acquisition Process
37. integrate all forms of communication in the pursuit of employment (GPS)

Legal Environment of Business

A - Ethics
38. summarize the ethical responsibilities of business owners (GPS)
39. analyze the effects of diverse cultures and customs on business (GPS)
40. explore ethical issues directly related to government regulations (GPS)

B - Business Law
41. identify rights and responsibilities of contract negotiations (GPS)
42. analyze and explain the importance of sales regulations (GPS)
43. identify consumer protection legislation and its effects on business (GPS)
44. analyze the role and importance of agency law and employment law as they relate to the
conduct of business in the national and international marketplaces (GPS)
45. explain the legal rules that apply to personal property and real property (GPS)
46. analyze the function of commercial paper (GPS)
47. explain the function of bankruptcy law (GPS)
48. evaluate how advances in computer technology impact business law (GPS)
49. explain laws and regulations that apply to the environment and energy (GPS)
50. analyze the role of government in managing a business (GPS)

C - Risk Management
51. explain the purpose of business insurance (GPS)
52. evaluate the risk involved in product liability (GPS)
53. evaluate automobile insurance (GPS)
54. explain and understand business property insurance (GPS)
55. evaluate and explain health/medical and life insurance (GPS)
56. analyze unemployment insurance (GPS)
57. explain and understand disability insurance (GPS)
58. explain insurance ethics and insurance fraud (GPS)

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Entrepreneurial Ventures

A - Communications
59. acquire meaning from written material and apply the information to a task (GPS)
60. evaluate the importance of communicating effectively with coworkers (GPS)
61. evaluate the importance of effective communication with people of different cultures
and/or countries (GPS)
62. utilize strategies for effective conflict management (GPS)

B - Economics
63. apply the fundamentals of international trade (GPS)

C - Functions of Management
64. apply the planning function of management (GPS)
65. describe organization as a function of management (GPS)
66. apply the role of directing or lending as a function of management (GPS)
67. apply the role of directing or leading as a function of management (GPS)
68. apply controlling and evaluation together as a function of management (GPS)

D - Organizational Structures
69. evaluate appropriate organizational structures for various business models (GPS)
70. analyze the interrelationships of organizational models (GPS)

E - Financial Management
71. create a budget and use the budget to guide management decisions (GPS)
72. analyze financial issues that are related to doing business with other countries (GPS)
73. identify the elements needed to develop a financial plan and to obtain business financing
(GPS)
74. evaluate the financial strength of a business (GPS)

F - Information Management
75. apply information management concepts and how they support effective business
operations (GPS)
76. analyze vital records and how they differ from important useful records (GPS)
77. understand and use a filing classification system and equipment (GPS)
78. evaluate and implement an electronic records management (GPS)
79. explain the purpose of a records center (GPS)

G - Operations Management
80. develop organizational skills to improve efficiency (GPS)
81. implement expense control strategies to enhance the financial well being of a business
(GPS)
82. perform activities to facilitate ongoing business operations (GPS)

H - Human Resource Management
83. evaluate the role and function of a human resource unit in an organization (GPS)
84. evaluate techniques that are used to staff a unit within an organization (GPS)
85. integrate training and development strategies to increase productivity and employee
satisfaction (GPS)
86. analyze the importance of employee evaluations (GPS)
87. evaluate the importance of creating a culture that fosters good employee morale
resulting in employee retention (GPS)
88. describe and understand separation, termination, and transition strategies (GPS)
89. investigate the concept of labor relations (GPS)

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I - Marketing Management
90. analyze the impact and influence of external factors on marketing (GPS)
91. evaluate the role of marketing research in constructing a small business management
model (GPS)
92. develop a plan to identify, reach, and retain customers in a specific target market (GPS)
93. evaluate and apply elements of the marketing mix (GPS)

J - Business Plan Development and Implementation
94. conduct a needs assessment for a business (GPS)
95. create a plan for the product or service for a business (GPS)
96. prepare a marketing strategy (GPS)
97. prepare the components of a business plan (GPS)
98. develop the financial plan for a business (GPS)
99. create a plan for production (GPS)
100. create a plan to staff a business (GPS)
101. apply the functions of operating a business (GPS)
102. evaluate the effectiveness of a business (GPS)
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Computing Pathway

Computing in the Modern World

A - Careers, Ethics, and History of Computing
103. explore the different careers available in the field of computing (GPS)
104. identify key developments and individuals relating to the history of computing and
explore emerging technologies (GPS)
105. evaluate the professional and ethical issues involved in the use of computer technology
(GPS)

B - Hardware and Software Components
106. identify and describe the major hardware and software components of a computer and
their interactions (GPS)
107. compare and contrast computer features (GPS)
108. analyze how numbers and characters are represented in a computer (GPS)
109. describe how pictures, sounds, and video are represented in a computer (GPS)

C - Networking Basics
110. identify and describe basic components of computer networks (GPS)
111. demonstrate and troubleshoot connecting a computer to a network (GPS)
112. analyze and apply key issues in data transmission (GPS)
113. analyze networking trends and issues (GPS)

D - Web Design / Internet Essentials Standards
114. search for information and evaluate search results (GPS)
115. examine internet security issues and recognize the importance of working in a secure
environment (GPS)
116. evaluate, compare, and contrast web sites (GPS)
117. design and create a basic web site (GPS)

E - Problem Solving
118. analyze examples that identify the broad interdisciplinary utility of computers and
algorithmic problem solving in the modern world (GPS)
119. apply strategies to solve various problems (GPS)
120. apply algorithmic thinking to solve problems (GPS)
121. describe the basic steps in algorithmic problem solving (GPS)

F - Programming
122. demonstrate basic programming concepts (GPS)

G - Limits of Computing
123. analyze and apply the limitations of algorithms (GPS)
124. identify limits on computing imposed by the laws of physics (GPS)

H - Data Structures
125. demonstrate the ability to use an ordered data structure (GPS)
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Beginning Programming

A - Careers
126. explore careers in computing (GPS)

B - Hardware and Software Components
127. describe the major parts of a processor and how the processor handles execution of a
machine language program (GPS)
128. explain the process that turns a high-level language program into something a computer
can execute (GPS)
129. explore different representations of images and music in a computer (GPS)
130. design algorithms and programming solutions for a variety of computational problems
(GPS)

C - Programming
131. design solutions for simple programs using basic programming techniques and constructs
(GPS)
132. utilize and develop algorithms to solve simple problems (GPS)
133. analyze the relationships between classes (GPS)

D - Data Structures
134. write programs that process one-dimensional arrays (GPS)
135. write programs that process two-dimensional arrays (GPS)
136. write programs that process lists (GPS)
137. apply the basics of stacks and queues (GPS)

E - Limits of Computing
138. analyze limits on computing as a result of programming complexity (GPS)
139. identify time-related limits to computing (GPS)
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Interactive Media Pathway

Fundamentals of Web Design

A - Basic Web Site Construction and Techniques
140. apply the process of planning, development, and implementation of web sites (GPS)
141. analyze the governmental, ethical, and industry accessibility compliance issues (GPS)

B - Languages
142. describe the history of markup languages (GPS)
143. apply languages, markup tags, and good coding practices commonly used to create web
pages (GPS)

C - Graphical Elements and Layouts
144. identify and demonstrate appropriate use of graphical elements for web pages (GPS)
145. apply web page layout fundamentals (GPS)

D - GUI Editors
146. create web pages using GUI-based HTML editing and graphics software (GPS)

E - Commerce
147. analyze e-commerce practices (GPS)

Introduction to Animation and 3-D Design

A - Career Development
148. investigate career opportunities, trends, and requirements related to 3-D graphics and
animation careers (GPS)

B - Storyboard Fundamentals
149. apply design skills needed to formally document project goals in order to focus
development efforts (GPS)

C - 3-D Animation Skills
150. utilize animation software UI and general features (GPS)
151. apply skills for construction of 2-D and 3-D modeling (GPS)
152. analyze and apply methods used to modify 3-D models (GPS)

D - Applying Materials & Maps
153. specify color materials properly (GPS)
154. create various surface materials (GPS)
155. manipulate images by adding material maps (GPS)

E - Lighting Techniques
156. analyze the effective use of lights on 2D and 3D objects (GPS)

F - Camera Techniques
157. set and modify camera views (GPS)

G - Animation Rendering
158. manipulate frame rate, speed, and direction (GPS)
159. manipulate an object's trajectory (GPS)
160. create rendering effects (GPS)
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Financial Management – Accounting Pathway

Principles of Accounting I

A - The Accounting Profession
161. evaluate the role accountants play in business and society (GPS)
162. investigate and describe career opportunities in the accounting profession (GPS)
163. apply the skills and competencies required to be successful in the accounting profession
and in an accounting-related career (GPS)

B - Accounting Cycle
164. apply the various steps of the accounting cycle for proprietorships and corporations and
explain the purpose of each step (GPS)

C - Accounting Process
165. apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) to determine the value of assets
(GPS)
166. apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) to determine the value of
liabilities (GPS)
167. apply Generally Accepted Accounting principles (GAAP) to determine the value of owners'
equity (GPS)
168. apply Generally Accepted Accounting principles (GAAP) to determine the value of
revenue, expenses, gains, and losses (GPS)

D - Financial Statements
169. interpret and analyze financial statements (GPS)

E - Special Topics
170. apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) to various forms of ownership and
payroll (GPS)

F - Interpretation and Use of Data
171. utilize appropriate data to evaluate the performance of an organization (GPS)

G - Global Perspective
172. research and discuss international accounting societies and theories in accounting and
finance (GPS)

Principles of Accounting II

A - Accounting Cycle
173. apply the various steps of the accounting cycle for corporations and partnerships and
explain the purpose of each step (GPS)

B - Accounting Process
174. apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) to determine the value of assets
(GPS)
175. apply Generally Accepted Accounting principles (GAAP) to determine the value of
liabilities (GPS)
176. apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) to determine the value of
owners' equity (GPS)
177. apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) to determine the value of
revenues and expenses (GPS)

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C - Financial Statements
178. create, interpret, and analyze end of fiscal period activities and financial statements
(GPS)

D - Special Topics
179. apply appropriate accounting principles to various forms of ownership (GPS)
180. apply appropriate accounting principles to income taxation (GPS)
181. apply appropriate accounting principles to international accounting (GPS)
182. apply appropriate accounting principles to managerial accounting systems (GPS)

E - Interpretation and Use of Data
183. utilize management accounting techniques to plan and evaluate the performance of an
organization (GPS)
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Financial Management – Services Pathway

Banking and Investing

A - Banking Basics
184. apply basic banking concepts, terminology, and operating procedures (GPS)
185. compare and contrast various types of negotiable instruments (GPS)
186. analyze credit creation and its impact on financial institutions (GPS)
187. interpret and measure financial performance of banking institutions (GPS)
188. describe the effects of E-commerce on banking (GPS)

B - Investing
189. evaluate basic investment principles (GPS)
190. identify the importance of investment planning and establishing financial goals (GPS)
191. analyze various investment instruments (GPS)
192. identify and describe employee retirement benefit package concepts (GPS)
193. analyze future investment trends (GPS)

C - International Finance
194. explain the concepts, role, and importance of international finance (GPS)

D - Careers in Banking and Investing
195. identify banking and investing career opportunities (GPS)
196. describe the customer service skills needed in banking (GPS)
197. describe skills needed for bank operations and management (GPS)
198. perform financial planning responsibilities (GPS)

Insurance and Risk Management

A - Risk Management
199. explain the principles of risk management and insurance (GPS)

B - Business Insurance
200. identify risks present in business and the insurance needed to protect business (GPS)

C - Product Liability
201. describe product liability in the business environment and ways to manage this risk
(GPS)

D - Automobile Insurance
202. describe the principles of automobile insurance and identify types of coverage and policy
types available (GPS)

E - Homeowner's/Renter's Insurance
203. describe the principles of homeowner's insurance and identify types of coverage and
policy types available (GPS)

F - Health/Medical Insurance
204. describe the principles of health insurance and identify types of coverage and policy
types available (GPS)

G - Life Insurance
205. describe the principles of life insurance and identify types of coverage and policy types
available (GPS)

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