The contract is for the provision of CodeCombat, Inc.'s sole source product, a full computer science curriculum for students in grades 4-12. The product provides a game-based learning format, personalized learning system, and classroom management tools for teachers. The contract was awarded through a sole source procurement process, with a duration of one year. The key aspects of the contract include the provision of the CodeCombat platform, which offers a unique service not available from other vendors or resellers. Some key features of the platform include:
• A full computer science curriculum for students in grades 4-12
• A game-based learning format to help students master difficult computer science concepts
• A personalized learning system to let each student succeed at their own pace
• Classroom management tools, including classroom statistics and dashboards, individual student progress and learning analysis report views, and secure student account administration features
• Lesson plans, exercises, activities, and handouts to help teachers with little computer science experience provide a computer science class.