Realising the promise of STEM education

Professor Jan van Driel

By Professor Jan van Driel
Community contribution / September 25, 2017

The lack of students studying the so-called STEM subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) is a perennial issue in Western countries – and Australia in particular.

A recent report by Engineers Australia revealed the percentage of students in Year 12 who study physics or advanced mathematics ...

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