@inproceedings{c911b05f11c14d10908f65c683f1af03,
title = "STEM project based learning: Towards improving secondary school performance in mathematics and science",
abstract = "South Africa is currently facing an education problem with one of the highest numbers of youth unemployment worldwide; as well as a shortage of specialized capabilities in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). In an effort to improve STEM education, universities are adopting schools in their communities with the aim to assist in the development of mathematics and science skills. This paper presents a study where a university-hosted STEM education initiative is incorporated within a secondary school science curriculum. The initiative exposes learners to STEM education and aids in the improvement of maths and science skills amongst secondary school learners. The effect of this implementation indicates a general improvement in academic performance amongst learners as the understanding of theoretical concepts are improved and practical application of theory experienced.",
keywords = "Problem-based learning, STEM education, Secondary schools",
author = "{Von Solms}, Sune and Hannelie Nel",
note = "Publisher Copyright: {\textcopyright} 2017 IEEE.; IEEE AFRICON 2017 ; Conference date: 18-09-2017 Through 20-09-2017",
year = "2017",
month = nov,
day = "3",
doi = "10.1109/AFRCON.2017.8095580",
language = "English",
series = "2017 IEEE AFRICON: Science, Technology and Innovation for Africa, AFRICON 2017",
publisher = "Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.",
pages = "770--775",
editor = "Cornish, {Darryn R.}",
booktitle = "2017 IEEE AFRICON",
address = "United States",
}
