Teaching Quantum Informatics at School: Computer Science Principles and Standards

TL;DR

This paper discusses integrating quantum informatics into secondary school education, aligning it with computer science principles and proposing standards to enhance teaching methods and curriculum development.

Contribution

It positions quantum informatics within established computing principles and introduces standards tailored for secondary education, addressing a gap in research and curriculum design.

Findings

Quantum informatics can be integrated into computer science education.

Standards for teaching quantum informatics in secondary schools are proposed.

Aligns quantum informatics with Denning's Principles of Computing.

Abstract

The application of knowledge from quantum physics to computer science, which we call \doubleq{quantum informatics}, is driving the development of new technologies, such as quantum computing and quantum key distribution. Researchers in physics education have recognized the promise and significance of teaching quantum informatics in schools, and various teaching methods are being developed, researched and applied. Although quantum informatics is equally relevant to computer science education, little research has been done on how to teach it with a focus on computer science concepts and knowledge. In this study, we position quantum informatics within Denning's Great Principles of Computing and propose Quantum Informatics Standards for secondary schools.