7. •the global economy is changing.
• current jobs are disappearing due to
automation.
• new jobs are emerging every day as a
result of technological advances.
8. • The continual advances in technology are
changing the way students learn, connect and
interact every day.
• STEM occupations are growing at a higher
rate(17%), than other occupations(9.8%).
• STEM degree holders have a higher income in
even non- STEM careers.
9. •All over the world, STEM workers play
a key role in the sustained growth and
stability of developed economies.
•STEM education creates critical
thinkers, increases science literacy,
and enables the next generation of
innovators.
10. What are the principal STEM
subjects in secondary school?
16. Scientific and technological innovations
have become increasingly important as
we face the benefits and challenges of
both globalization and a knowledge-
based economy.
21. To succeed in this new information-
based and highly technological
society, students need to develop
their capabilities in STEM to levels
much beyond what was considered
acceptable in the past.
24. The main objective in studying
science is to develop effective
PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS that
will help provide solutions to
mankind’s numerous problems.
