Lack of early foundation cause of drop in STEM enrolment

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PETALING JAYA: The 2023/2024 school session has seen the lowest enrolment numbers in the history of students opting for the Science stream in Form Fou...

We need to update teaching methods to make Maths, Science subjects more appealing, instilling significant interest among students, says association

“This makes it difficult for them to grasp more complex concepts in pure science subjects at the secondary level, which is why they opt out of the stream.” He said many students struggle with pure science subjects such as Physics, Biology and Chemistry due to a weak foundation in Mathematics and Science, resulting in them being unprepared and unsuitable for the science stream.

“The complexity of HOTS-based examinations can be intimidating and make students feel overwhelmed by the need to understand the content and the necessity of applying it in sophisticated ways. “Integrating more practical and engaging STEM applications into the curriculum is vital. This approach makes learning more relevant and interesting for students by showing them how STEM concepts apply in real-world situations.”

 

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