The Pre-K student are expected to know the terminology related to the input of information into the computer. They also must be familiar with the names of the technological devices that make our everyday living easier. They need to be able to use a mouse effectively and navigate through a software program. They are supposed to be able to express ideas with drawing programs. They need to be able to learn from the technology being used. These basic skills, when introduced effectively will allow the Kindergarten teachers to build upon and expand the learning. A spiraling curriculum does just that, starts out with basic skills that are reviewed each subsequent year with additional expectation added on. The foundation is laid early, then skills are compounded in difficulty each year. An example from the TEKS would be "The student demonstrates knowledge and appropriate use of hardware components, software programs, and their connections." This is from the Kinder TEKS, but is repeated in the 3-5 level. The students move from being familiar with, to demonstrating knowledge of to being proficient in the use of the equipment. The skill started out small and basic, but grew in expectation at each level.