S.T.E.M.
Science, Technology,
Engineering, and Math
at
Madras Middle School
International Dot Day
// September 13th
Reinvent Yourself:
Discover the Rewards of a STEM Education
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Why do we need STEM?
Too many students have lost interest in science and mathematics at an early age. Conventional approaches to science and mathematics education have prepared some students to be as capable in science and mathematics as any in the world. But, at the same time, there is a growing concern regarding the large percentage of students who opt out of rigorous science and mathematic courses in middle and high school, and for the many students who graduate high school with relatively low science and mathematic ability.
STEM makes a difference
There is sufficient evidence with regard to achievement, interest, and motivation benefits associated with new integrative STEM instructional approaches to warrant further implementation and investigation of those new approaches. Seasoned educators understand the importance of interest and motivation to learning. It follows, therefore, that integrative STEM instruction implemented throughout the P-12 curriculum, has potential for greatly increasing the percentage of students who become interested in STEM subjects and STEM fields. There is a distinct possibility that “STEM literacy for all” may pay greater dividends in the long run than “STEM preparedness for college entrance examinations."
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The Rational for integrative STEM Education
“The basic point is that the ideas and practice of science, mathematics, and technology are so closely intertwined that it is hard to see how education in any one of them can be undertaken well in isolation from the others”
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Why do we promote STEM at Madras?
We believe that by increasing math and science requirements in schools, along with infusing technology and engineering concepts, students will perform better and be better prepared for advanced education or jobs in STEM fields. The lasting result would be that the United States would again rise to the top of international rankings. The believed benefits of doing so are that students experience real-world problems making more connections to STEM fields and the ever-changing workforce, sparking interest in STEM fields. Creating these links earlier in the students' educational careers could potentially result in an increased number of students entering into fields associated with STEM. Even if our students are not interested in pursuing a job in the STEM pipeline, the experience will help in increasing their literacy and problem solving skills.
Source: http://stemcareer.com/why-stem/