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WHAT IS STEM?

STEM stands for science, technology, engineering, and math, and it emphasizes on students' creativity, problem-solving abilities, and critical thinking (Muniz 2023). These four categories combine to form a skill set that guides our thoughts and actions. in senior high school, the STEM strand strives to strengthen students problem-solving, communication, and curiosity skills (Studyusa,2022). It also prepares you for in-demand careers such as science and engineering. In today's digital era, there is a greater investment in professions in technological innovation and advancement (OEd, 2021).

Life as a STEM Student

My favorite memory of being a student is from high school. This was the realization that life was full of mysteries. This experience showed me that life isn't only about happiness and sadness, but that these two feelings will always be a part of me. All of the hardships I've faced have shaped me into the person I am today. Today I’m now a Grade 11 STEM student and taking another step towards success and I’m gonna tell you my 2 month experience as a STEM student.

I entered Capiz National High School’s Senior High School because of the promises made by the Principal and Teachers of science department that there will be an enhancement program for us. Senior High School itself was a culture shock to me because of its descriptive subject names, teachers, and its grading systems. Terrifying and strict were my first impression I had to most of my teachers assigned for us. I always said to my self that they are just doing it to prepare us for college. However, many weeks passed and I really get to know them better I realized that they are not that strict but they just want us to always do our best and be a better professional in the future.

Only 2 months had passed since S.Y 2023-2024 started but it is already full of memories. Time passes quickly, so cherish every single day, hour, minute, and second you have. My two-month adventure as a Grade 11 STEM student taught me a lot of things that I can apply in my daily life. "Malayo pa pero malayo na" There are numerous obstacles and problems to conquer, but we are too far along to give up.

Why Choose STEM strand?

STEM strand do not just teach you about Science and Technology but it also teaches you lifelong skills that you need in your life. STEM education stimulates critical thinking by engaging students in actively analyzing, evaluating, and applying knowledge to solve problems. This approach prepares them for future challenges where logical reasoning and problem-solving skills are paramount (Science, 2023). A study conducted by the researchers of Pangasinan State University titled A Comparative Study of the Academic Performance of STEM and Non-STEM Graduates in College and Advanced Algebra that findings revealed that STEM students had higher academic performance compared to non-STEM with an average grade of 1.75 and 2.14, respectively. The findings of the Research proves that mostly of STEM graduates do better in college.

STEM is significant because it affects every aspect of our life. It is a curriculum designed to educate students in four distinct areas using an interdisciplinary and practical approach rather than teaching the four sciences as distinct curriculum. Science is everywhere in the world around us. Technology is constantly entering every part of our daily lives. Engineering is not only concerned with the fundamental designs of roads and bridges, but also with the issues of changing global weather and ecologically friendly modifications to our environment. Mathematics is present in every career and activity we engage in throughout our life (Abad, 2020). These are the reasons why STEM is the greatest option, especially if the area you want to study in college is Medicine, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or ICT.