Evaluation & Outcomes for STEM & STEAM Programs
We measure both what students build and what they learn. Our evaluation framework tracks STEM and STEAM skill development, access to opportunity, program quality, and long-term pathways into technology and game development careers.
Diagram showing the progression of student outcomes: participation leads to learning, learning leads to portfolio creation, and portfolio creation leads to career pathways.
How Program Participation Leads to Measurable Outcomes
How we measure student outcomes
Diagram showing how program participation leads to measurable outcomes. Students first participate in creative technology programs, then develop skills through learning, create portfolio projects, and ultimately move toward education and career pathways in technology and game development.
Evaluation at AIGI combines learning assessment, program performance tracking, and long-term alumni follow-up.
We measure immediate learning outcomes, program quality indicators, and longer-term education and career pathways.
Our goal is not only to understand what happened during a program, but to understand what changes afterward.
Participation — Access to hands-on creative technology programs
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Learning — Students build skills and confidence using professional tools.
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Portfolio Creation — Teams produce playable prototypes and portfolio work.
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Education & Career Pathways — Students continue learning or pursue technology careers.
Each program applies this model in different ways. Explore our Programs to see how it works in practice.
How We Measure Program Outcomes
Pre & Post Surveys
Students complete surveys at the beginning and end of programs to measure changes in confidence, technical skills, and interest in technology careers.
Attendance & Retention
Enrollment, attendance, and completion rates help evaluate program engagement and identify barriers to participation.
Portfolio Assessment
Completed student projects are reviewed for technical complexity, creativity, collaboration, and documentation quality.
Participant Feedback
Students, mentors, and families provide feedback on program experience, learning progress, and areas for improvement.
Alumni Follow-Up
Follow-up surveys at 3, 6, and 12 months track continued learning, education choices, and career exploration.
Financial Sustainability
Program metrics track scholarship use, cost per student, and revenue from published student projects.
We collect both quantitative and qualitative data to understand student learning, program quality, and longer-term pathways into technology education and careers.
Our evaluation framework tracks both immediate learning outcomes and continued progress over time.
Measure baseline and end-of-program changes
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Track participation and completion patterns
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Review real work products to validate skills in practice
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Combine stakeholder feedback with overall program performance trends
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Follow student pathways over time to track long-term impact outcomes
How Data Is Collected
Each program uses multiple methods to measure learning, experience quality, and long-term outcomes.
Participant Feedback
Students, mentors, and families provide feedback through surveys and evaluation forms. This includes:
- student satisfaction
- mentor observations of progress
- parent and guardian feedback
- improvement suggestions
Multiple perspectives help evaluate program quality.
Follow-Up Tracking
Alumni are contacted after program completion to understand longer-term impact. Follow-up includes:
- 3-month learning check-ins
- 6-month education tracking
- 12-month alumni surveys
- ongoing career pathway tracking
Follow-up tracking reveals longer-term education and career pathways.
Financial Metrics
Operational metrics help ensure sustainability. These include:
- revenue from published games
- scholarship utilization
- cost per student served
- long-term program sustainability indicators
Financial metrics demonstrate long-term program sustainability.
Pre & Post Surveys
Students complete surveys at the beginning and end of programs measuring:
- confidence in STEM/STEAM abilities
- interest in technology careers
- understanding of game development
- self-assessed technical skills
Comparing responses shows how students’ mindset and knowledge change.
Attendance & Retention Tracking
Program data includes:
- enrollment numbers
- attendance rates
- program completion
- dropout analysis
Retention helps reveal program quality and barriers to participation.
Project Portfolio Assessment
Completed student projects are reviewed based on:
- technical complexity
- creativity and problem solving
- documentation quality
- presentation clarity
External reviewers may be invited to provide independent evaluation.
Evaluation Timeline
Programs are evaluated at key milestones during and after participation to understand both immediate and long-term outcomes.
Program Evaluation Timeline
Evaluation timeline showing how AIGI measures program outcomes over time. At program start, pre-program surveys measure baseline confidence and skills. During program progress, a mid-program check-in identifies issues and adjustments. At program completion, final evaluations measure learning outcomes. After the program, families provide feedback on student experience. Alumni follow-up surveys at 3, 6, and 12 months track continued learning and career pathways. Finally, annual program evaluations compile data to assess long-term impact and guide improvements.
Key Performance Indicators
Student Learning & Development
Confidence Growth
80%+
Students report increased confidence in STEM and STEAM fields.
Program Completion
90%+
Students complete the full program once enrolled.
Portfolio Creation
100%
Students complete a portfolio-ready project.
Career Awareness
75%+
Students report improved understanding of technology career pathways.
Access & Equity
Access to Opportunity
50%+
Students come from communities with limited access to creative technology education.
Scholarship Support
50%+
Participants receive scholarship or financial assistance.
Geographic Reach
Multi
Programs serve students from multiple communities rather than a single neighborhood.
Program Quality
Student Satisfaction
90%+
Student satisfaction indicates a positive program experience.
Family Satisfaction
85%+
Parent and guardian satisfaction reflects family approval and trust.
Peer Recommendation
80%+
Students would recommend the program to others.
Long-Term Outcomes
Continued Learning
60%
Alumni continue technology education within six months.
Education & Career Pathways
40%
Students pursue creative technology careers or education within two years.
Industry Placement
25%
College publishing alumni work in the game industry within two years.
Financial Sustainability
Game Revenue
$10K+
Published games generate annual revenue by Year 2.
Scholarship Fund
50%+
Scholarship funding supports students with financial need.
Efficiency Improvements
15%
Cost per student decreases within three years through program refinement.
We track several categories of outcomes to understand program success and long-term impact.
Learning and Continuous Improvement
Evaluation results guide program refinement, helping improve curriculum, partnerships, and long-term student outcomes.
Evaluation is not only used to measure outcomes but to strengthen program quality over time.
Insights from surveys, project portfolio reviews, attendance patterns, and alumni follow-up help identify what works well and where programs can improve.
Findings inform curriculum updates, mentor training, partnership strategies, and program design for future cohorts.
This continuous learning approach ensures that each program cycle benefits from the lessons of previous cohorts.
- Evaluation results reviewed after each program cycle
- Curriculum adjustments based on student learning outcomes
- Mentor feedback used to refine instruction and support
- Program design improved through data and participant input
- Annual evaluation summaries inform long-term strategy
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