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WHAT IS STEM? Understanding Education for Global Leadership

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WHAT ISSTEM?

Understanding Education for Global Leadership

Science

Technology

Engineering

Mathematics

STEM goes beyond the mere transfer of

knowledge, it engages students and equips them

with critical thinking, problem-solving, and

collaborative skills.

S T E M Education

STEM focuses on these areas of learning

for student success because such fields

are an essential part of learning and

growing in everyday life.

ACCORDING TOTHE U.S. DEPT OFEDUCATION:

“STEM is more that a school subject

surrounded by periodic tables and

mathematical charts”.

It is an approach to the world and a

critical way to understand and

engage with the world around you.

taking math and physical science courses haveteachers who did not major in those subjects orwho are not certified to teach those courses.

test at or below basic level in math

test at or below basic in science

STEM ENGAGES STUDENTS ANDEQUIPS THEM WITH CRITICALTHINKING, PROBLEM SOLVING, ANDCOLLABORATIVE SKILLS WHICH INTURN WILL CREATE LEADERS FORGLOBAL CHANGE AND INNOVATION.

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