Several research activities were conducted as part of the original PACE grant. This included a rigorous external evaluation by Abt Global on the impact of PACE on student learning outcomes, and studies of implementation of PACE that provide insights from practitioners on leading computer science systems-change at the district-, school-, and classroom-levels. Data collection instructions, such as surveys, and findings from these studies are publicly available at no-cost.
Please select a topic below to access additional information related to the project research:
Guidance on Implementing PACE from Administrators, Teachers, and Students
Findings from interviews with staff and students from PACE districts on how to build a strong CS program.
Student Interest in Computer Science Survey
The PACE Student Interest in Computer Science Survey is a free-to-use measure of middle grade student motivation to learn about and interest in the field of computer science (CS). It is shared here with information about its development, validation, and guidance on administration and use of results.
District Infrastructure Survey
The PACE K-12 District Infrastructure for Computer Science Survey is a measure of the district systems and practices in place to support a cohesive, K-12 computer science (CS) instructional program.
Independent Evaluation by Abt Global
Abt Global conducted a rigorous, independent evaluation of the PACE program (2020-2025). You will find an executive summary and the full report.