DATE:
Thursday, June 19, 2025
TO:
Elementary School Administrators
Middle School Administrators
FROM: Carolyn Gough, Administrator of Teaching & Learning
Ben Jameson, Director of Assessment, Research and Accountability
SUBJECT:
Research Project
The Research Review Committee has reviewed a research project in which your school has been asked to participate.
Project Title: Computational Thinking Assessment and Classroom Observation
Applicant: David Feldon, Utah State University
The project has been approved by the District Research Review Committee. The applicant has been directed to contact you to discuss the extent of the project and to solicit your participation in a survey. Participation in the study is at your discretion. If you have questions or concerns relating to participation, please contact Ben Jameson at 801-567-8243.
The project will involve students in 6th-8th grades, who will take a pre- and post-test on computational thinking. The research team will also work with participating teachers to arrange a time to observe a lesson on computational thinking.
Thank you for your assistance.
