The
Common Instrument
Suite - Student (CIS-S)
Promoting STEM learning with youth-reported data for in-school and out of school-time programs.
What Makes the CIS-S Unique
Youth Voice
The CIS-S centers youth perspectives by asking students directly about their own attitudes and perceptions towards STEM.
Fast Turnaround
Results are processed in real time, giving schools and programs immediate access to actionable data. ​
Strength-Based
Each program receives a dynamic dashboard that highlights both strengths and areas for growth across key STEM-related attitudes.
Differentiated Learning
CIS-S data empowers educators and program facilitators to tailor programming and curricula to meet the diverse needs of individual STEM learners.
Why Use the CIS-S
What Does the CIS-S Assess
The Common Instrument Suite - Student (CIS-S) is a self-report survey that measures a variety of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM)-related attitudes. The CIS-S measures two constructs, STEM Related Attitudes and 21st-Century/Social-Emotional Skills.​
Interest and excitement in participating in STEM.
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"I like to participate in STEM projects."
STEM
Engagement
Understanding of oneself as a person who can do STEM and be in STEM.
"I think of myself as a STEM person."
STEM
Identity
Motivation to pursue a career in STEM.
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"STEM will help me find a job."
STEM Career
Interest
Knowledge of STEM-related careers and the steps to attain them.
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"I know about different kinds of STEM jobs."
STEM Career
Knowledge
STEM
Enjoyment
Enjoyment performing and learning about STEM.
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"I have fun learning STEM."
Relationships
with Adults
Positive connections and attitudes toward interactions with adults.
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"There are adults I look up to and admire."
Relationships
with Peers
Positive and supportive social connections with friends and classmates.
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"I have friends who care about me."
Perseverance
Persistence in work and problem solving despite obstacles.
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"When I try to accomplish something, I achieve it."
Critical
Thinking
Examination of information, exploration of ideas, and independent thought.
"I think carefully before believing things people tell me."