K-12 STUDENT INTEREST IN STEM SUBJECTS/ CAREERS Diļ¬erences in the percent of students who said I like it a lot (top) (Grades 3-5) or were very interested (Grades 6-12) in STEM 55% 46% 37% 49% 48% 47% 38% 34% Iowa STEM Council Programs 42% 29% Statewide A greater percentage of students who participated in Iowa STEM programs said they were interested in STEM subjects or working in a STEM career compared to all students statewide. Data Source: Iowa Assessments, Iowa Testing Programs, 2012-2013 5