The National Science Foundation Division of Undergraduate Education awarded Educational Testing Service a $622,551 Project Grant to develop authentic and fair computer science assessments from October 1, 2021 to September 30, 2024.
Under the grant, ETS will create assessments to support the NSF's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076), which aims to ensure the vitality of the nation's science, technology, engineering and mathematics education enterprise. Specifically, ETS will develop assessments that accurately measure student competency in computer science, without cultural or other biases that can impact performance. By creating fair evaluations of computer science knowledge, this project seeks to advance equitable access to STEM education opportunities. The assessments and their development will take place in Princeton, New Jersey.