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Impact of our STEM labsHow we measure the impact of every STEM lab
Outcomes, not just counts of kits delivered.
Every lab is assessed from the day before it opens to the end of the year, and every CSR partner gets reports their board can read.
How does Anylan Foundation measure the impact of a STEM lab?
Every lab is assessed three times a year: a baseline before it opens, a midline and an endline. Reports track seven indicators, including learning gain, lab usage, girls' participation and teacher independence, with targets agreed with the CSR partner at MoU. Partners receive impact reports and a utilisation certificate for their CSR records.
- Assessed
- Baseline, midline, endline
- Indicators
- Seven, with targets agreed at MoU
- Girls
- Target 50% in every lab
- Reports
- Impact report + utilisation certificate
The seven indicators in every CSR impact report
Targets for each indicator are agreed with you at MoU.
| Indicator | What it shows | How we measure it | When |
|---|---|---|---|
| Learning gain | How much students' skills improved | The same skill assessment at the start, middle and end of the year | Baseline · midline · endline |
| Lab usage | Whether the lab is actually used | Sessions held against sessions planned, school by school | Every month |
| Student participation | How many enrolled students take part | Share of enrolled students active in the lab | Every term |
| Girls' participation | Whether girls are included equally | Share of girls among active students and in team challenges (target: 50%) | Every term |
| Confidence and life skills | Problem solving, teamwork, communication | Student self-assessment on the eight pathway skills | Start · end of year |
| Teacher independence | Whether the school can run the lab alone | Share of sessions led by school teachers without our resource person | Every term |
| Showcase | Student work beyond the classroom | Projects presented and competitions entered | Every year |
What CSR partners receive, and when
- Before the lab opensBaseline report: where students start, on the skills in the pathway.
- Through the yearPhotos and attendance from every school, so you see the lab in use.
- Mid-yearProgress report: sessions held, attendance and midline results.
- End of yearImpact report and utilisation certificate for your CSR records.
Ready for independent impact assessment under Rule 8(3) of the CSR Rules. See sample reports on the CSR page.
STEM labs in Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra
We focus on Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra, close enough to reach every school we support within a day for training, repairs and visits. We also take on programs in Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh.
Our implementation partner's track record, including a patented student invention and a student-built electric car, is on the implementation partner page, labelled "Partner record".
Measuring STEM lab impact: common questions
How does Anylan Foundation measure the impact of a STEM lab?
Every lab is assessed three times a year: a baseline before it opens, a midline and an endline. Reports track seven indicators, including learning gain, lab usage, girls’ participation and teacher independence, with targets agreed with the CSR partner at MoU.
What reports do CSR partners receive?
A baseline report before the lab opens, photos and attendance through the year, a mid-year progress report, and an end-of-year impact report with a utilisation certificate for the CSR records.
Can a CSR program with Anylan Foundation be independently assessed?
Yes. We keep baseline data, attendance records and assessment results in a form an independent assessor can audit. This supports Rule 8(3) of the CSR Rules, which requires companies with a CSR obligation of ₹10 crore or more to assess projects of ₹1 crore or more.
What is the target for girls’ participation?
50% girls in every lab. Girls’ participation is reported every term.
Where does Anylan Foundation work?
Mainly in Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra, in government and low-resource schools. We also take on programs in Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh. Anylan Foundation is based in Indore, Madhya Pradesh.