The Alabama STEM Council has introduced a new Alabama Math and Science Proficiency Data Dashboard, aimed at giving parents, educators, and workforce partners insights into student performance in STEM subjects. This dashboard displays the latest results from the Alabama Comprehensive Assessment Program (ACAP), highlighting core math and science skills that support Alabama’s future STEM workforce.
Key features include:
- Visualization of student proficiency according to benchmarks from the Alabama State Department of Education.
- Demographic details for each school system.
- Notable improvements: Math proficiency increased by 2.2 percentage points, while science proficiency remained stable.
The dashboard’s accessible format enables families and partners to easily grasp student performance, track progress, and pinpoint areas needing attention. Future enhancements may incorporate additional metrics such as youth unemployment rates, labor force participation, National Assessment of Educational Progress scores, absenteeism, and performance by workforce region.
The Alabama Math and Science Proficiency Data Dashboard aims to support the mission of strengthening STEM education and enhancing workforce development across the state. It can be accessed at stemcouncil.alabama.gov and further details on its significance are available at stemcouncil.alabama.gov/proficiency-data-dashboard.
Submitted by the Alabama STEM Council.
