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Project March 31, 2020

Evaluation of the CoolThink@JC Pilot: A computational thinking initiative in Hong Kong primary schools

SRI International is conducting a study on the impact of computational thinking education in Hong Kong primary schools.


Around the world, teaching the problem-solving process known as computational thinking (CT) is increasingly recognized as a critical enabler for future success in a digital society. While CT initiatives often begin at secondary levels, some schools are beginning to address CT education at the primary level.

An example is Hong Kong’s CoolThink@JC initiative, a 4-year pilot program that brings instruction in CT and programming to 32 of Hong Kong’s primary schools. The lessons developed use visual programming languages to help students develop CT-related knowledge and skills based on a research-grounded framework.

The program positions students to be problem-solvers and creators, not just consumers of technology. It also includes supports such as:

  • Professional development
  • Teaching leads and assistants for instructional support
  • Classroom renovation in each pilot school
  • An online learning platform

Intended to inspire digital creativity and competence, the program targets outcomes in three areas: CT concepts, CT practices, and CT perspectives.

SRI is conducting a rigorous longitudinal study that will evaluate student outcomes and progression in each of these areas, as well as research classroom-level implementation. The study aims to provide formative input to developers to support fine-tuning of pilot lessons, deliver summative measurement of program outcomes, and contribute to the emerging global literature on CT programs.

Read the full reports:
CoolThink@JC Pilot evaluation: Baseline Report
CoolThink@JC Pilot evaluation: Midline Report
CoolThink@JC Pilot evaluation: Endline Report
CoolThink@JC Pilot evaluation: Endline Report – Appendices

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