How exciting would the world be if everyone was either a scientist or mathematician? What would the world be like? Of course there will be a bountiful supply of scientific breakthroughs thank we can bank on, but what how will all of the other aspects of the world fare? As of currently, all across the country there has been a jolt of urgency for the incorporation of a more STEM based education in schools. A more “STEM” based education like the type described in We Can’t All Be Math Nerds and Science Geeks by Fareed Zakaria narrows student’s once broad-based learning foundation and directs it into a more specific line of learning, which is the reasoning behind Zakaria’s disapproval of the movement.
The value of the STEM system (science, technology, engineering, and math) is steering the education world in a new and positive direction, although some may believe otherwise. In Lloyd Bentsen’s article, “the United States educational system will continue to fail our children,” he talks about how he disagrees with Zakaria, another writer stating his views on the STEM system. Bentsen believes the STEM system will benefit America. In Scott Gerber’s article, “How Liberal Arts Colleges Are Failing America,” he talks about how people can correlate their majors into entrepreneurship. Lastly, in Fareed Zakaria’s article, “Why America’s obsession with STEM education is dangerous,” he shares his belief that our obsession with STEM is just a way to overlook
In Fareed Zakaria’s we can’t all be math nerds & science geeks he effectively persuades the readers that school curricula should push beyond STEM education by establishing credibility, using facts, and connecting with the audience. Zakaria establishes his credibility by quoting several notable innovators and using personal experience. Throughout his article, Zakaria
After reading your article “Why America’s obsession with STEM education is dangerous” I have formed some opinions regarding the topic that was mentioned in the article. This article is relatable to me as a student who has been educated in America’s educational system. Even though students who want to pursue a degree often complain about taking prerequisites, this article demonstrates that those prerequisites are a reason as to why students can be well rounded. I have been one of those students who often complain about the amount of different subject we must take, but I am slowly learning to appreciate it. It is in a way a calming thing to think about that even though I am majoring in one subject, that is not the sole thing I can offer when
In today’s modern society, many high school students are focused on achieving the highest GPA and SAT/ACT score possible to impress colleges. Students are informed that by checking off these requirements, they will have a greater chance in securing an acceptance of admission to their dream school. As they transition to their first-year of college, they will soon realize that high school only prepares them how to apply to college. Students will notice that what they learned in high school does not compare to the college coursework. In college, the expectations are higher.
and so I am not definitely getting in. Stem has many undesirable aspects so Stem in farther down on the “I Want To Go”
Through almost four years of high school, I thoroughly believe that STEM has arguably taught me the most valuable and most practical skills I will ever receive throughout my lifetime and one of those many skills is
Some may take the easy way out, but others challenge themselves and take on what the world throws at them. Even though they may not achieve the results they would like, they keep pushing themselves and don’t give up. Not everything in life comes easily, so some sacrifices have to be made for the long run. Of course there will be those whose only goal is to just pass, nothing less, nothing more, but there will also be those who go above and beyond. We, as AP students, know that for a successful career, college is the first step and colleges look for students who challenge themselves in a tough course rather than getting a 100 in a regular course.
According to a study published in the Career Development Quarterly, “Findings suggest that students’ confidence level in their academic and mathematics abilities makes a significant difference in their initial STEM major choice.” Although this study may suggest confidence level is the most influential aspect in choosing a major, the existence of positive role models is much more important. Role models can empower students to be confident in their abilities in the first place, which directly empowers them to choose a major they feel confident in
While in Middle School, my focus to pursue high grades drove me to join the AVID program to prepare me in my classes and my future towards college. By joining this class I learned to value the importance of organizational and effective studying skills necessary to succeed in college and beyond. With the help of my AVID teacher, I applied to STEM during 8th grade. Knowing that STEM courses were rigorous, I knew I wanted to surpass the next step and challenge my journey towards high school. During high school, STEM had taken my brain apart to think more critically and creatively.
STEM disciplines require an immense amount of work and effort to succeed for most students. From my personal experience, on average, as an undergraduate student pursuing a Mathematics degree, I have taken four, five unit courses in my field per semester. Often I was overwhelmed by how many different concepts I had to learn simultaneously and became concerned that I would accidentally apply wrong formulas or techniques in my varying courses. Along with class stress, there are also additional components that interfere with success in a STEM discipline. Two of these additional stressors are gender and ethnicity; these stressors or challenges appear more
Science, technology, engineering and mathematics workers play a key role in the sustained growth and stability of the U.S. economy and are a critical component to helping the U.S. win the future. STEM education creates critical thinkers, increases science literacy, and enables the next generation of innovators. Innovation leads to new products and processes that sustain our economy. This innovation and science literacy depends on a solid knowledge base in the STEM
With the year-round pressure pertaining to college applications on high school seniors follows the impending decision of choosing an appropriate college major. Generally, the decision-making process involves prioritizing one field of interest over another, however, due to globalization and constant innovation in technology determining a college major has increasingly become the modern day equivalent of the metaphorical line between life and death. Even so, the obvious choice would be the prestigious STEM fields over liberal arts due to the instant job opportunities which are seemingly ludicrous to a recent graduate. Nevertheless, liberal arts education should be encouraged to be pursued at higher education institutions in USA because it helps
In all four years at the STEM Academy at Memorial High School, I have been challenged to maintain a high GPA while helping my community, and being involved with my school through clubs and extracurricular activities. Doing so, I have mastered my skills in time management, which helped me understand the importance of an agenda. This program has benefitted me by requiring me to take rigorous courses, and holding high expectations for myself. These challenging courses led me to seek assistance when I needed it, which has helped improve my physics
Further Curriculum Information: I am enrolled in a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Magnet program at my high school. As a result, certain classes that I take are unconventional relative to other high schools. Below is a list of classes on my transcript that I believe would benefit from further clarification: Sys Sci A/B (Grades 9,10): These two courses accelerate the pace of Honors Biology, Chemistry, and Physics to teach students the core sciences in four semesters rather than six. H PBL 3/PBL 2/PBL 1 (Grades 9,10,11):
