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Our Mission Statement
Our Mission Statement
At Parramatta Public School our approach to STEM is to deepen student understanding of and explore the connections between mathematics and science concepts through authentic problem-solving contexts and experiential learning using engineering and design thinking principles.
Why STEM?
Why STEM?
By learning through designing and making, students are intrinsically motivated and it gives them a context for applying skills and deepening their understanding of maths and science concepts, whilst developing vital skills such as problem-solving, creativity, critical thinking, communicating, analysing and working as part of a group.
Eight Criteria for Successful STEM Programming
An engineering design/design thinking process is used to integrate science, mathematics and technology
Science and maths content is syllabus-based, appropriately levelled, problematic and applied
Students focus on solving real-world problems or engineering challenges
Students regularly work in teams to plan, design and create prototypes and products then test and evaluate these and plan how to improve
Students use a variety of communication methods to describe their challenge and present their solutions
Teachers facilitate inquiry-based, student-centred learning that features hands-on investigation
The STEM problems or challenges include explicitly stated criteria and constraints
Students are introduced to STEM careers and/or life applications
STEM @PPS consists of three dedicated learning spaces. Click on the links below to learn more about each space.
STEM @PPS consists of three dedicated learning spaces. Click on the links below to learn more about each space.
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