Predicting Computer Need in CMS Schools
We attempt to use school demographic information to create an algorithm that estimates how many students need computers at any given CMS school. To do so, we will work closely with the nonprofit organization E2D – Eliminate the Digital Divide. Their goal is to provide all students in Charlotte-Mecklenburg schools with access to the technology and digital literacy necessary to succeed in today’s environment. They have grown considerably in recent years, but they still face constraints in who they are able to help. Therefore, a major part of their service is to determine which schools and students could benefit the most from access to their resources. Our algorithm will help them understand and assess the needs of every CMS school. We use demographic information provided by E2D to perform a regression analysis that predicts computer need. From there, we use simulation to fine tune the results and understand the real-world effects of our algorithm.