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Measured Success for Growing K-12 Minds

Computational Thinking Institute

Empowering Students by Providing Independent, Low-Stress, Learning Progression Assessments for any Computer Science Curriculum 

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Earn Certificates

Through gamified assessment strategies, students earn experience points that build towards earning Stars & Ribbons in Specific Computational Thinking Skill Areas, and eventually Certificates worthy of highlighting in any College application 

Skills Needed for ALL Careers

Computer Science is one of the fastest growing, high-paying career fields in the world. As technology plays an increasingly important societal role, it's critical for everyone to have an understanding of the broader field of Computational Thinking - not just to create technology, but to apply its problems solving approaches  to any challenge, in any career field.

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Results for Students & Parents

...And teachers too. In the new education areas of computer science and computational thinking it can be hard to tell what a student is really learning -- Especially in a way that students, parents, and teachers alike can easily understand 

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The Need

Many educational programs may say that they follow CSTA guidelines or other recognized standards. However, how can you as a parent or school curriculum director be sure which programs are effective? ...And how do you prove to others that your students are learning at a level you can be proud of. 

Trusted Recognition for Student Achievement

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From first time beginners to Pre-College, students can earn both Core and Excellence tiered Certificates at each level, to showcase their proven talent 

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Students' progression is tracked in the 10 skill areas below.
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  • Challenge Definition

  • Performance Definition

  • Abstraction

  • Fundamental Programming Skills 

  • Algorithm Development 

  • Data Analysis 

  • Development & Planning 

  • Team Collaboration 

  • Communication 

  • Testing, Analysis, & Debugging 

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Students can earn stars and ribbons to recognize their overall accomplishments and in each of the 10 skill areas.    

Testimonials

"This work offers a much needed solution to make Computer Science education that more effective"

Stephanie S., Government Official & Education Researcher

Major Development Sources

Advanced Placement

Next Generation Science Standards

Over 80 College CS Curriculum in US & Canada

Computer Science Teachers Association

CS4All

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