Instruments

Dimensions of Success observation tool (DoS)

Description

The Dimensions of Success observation tool, or DoS, defines twelve indicators of STEM program quality in out-of-school time (e.g., afterschool, summer camps, etc.). It was developed and studied with funding from the National Science Foundation (NSF) by the Program in Education, Afterschool and Resiliency (PEAR), along with partners at Educational Testing Services (ETS) and Project Liftoff. The DoS tool allows researchers, practitioners, funders, and other stakeholders to track the quality of STEM learning opportunities and to pinpoint strengths and weaknesses.

Instruments

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INSTRUMENT DETAILS

Topic(s)
Evaluation
Informal Learning and Afterschool
Youth Motivation and Interests in STEM
Target Gradespan(s)
Elementary school (K-5)
Middle school (6-8)
High school (9-12)
Additional Disciplines
Bioscience - general
Computer Science - general
Engineering - aerospace
Mathematics - general
Additional Target Participants
Educators
Students