Prologue

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Strand

This strand will develop the students’ ability to evaluate simple to complex societal problems and be responsive and active in the formulation of its solution through the application and integration of scientific, technological, engineering, and mathematical concepts as it prepares them to pursue college degrees that focuses on the enigma of the natural world thereby leading them to become future scientists, technological analysts and experts, engineers, mathematicians, programmers, and the like.

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics are intertwining disciplines when applied in the real world. The difference of the STEM curriculum with the other strands and tracks is the focus on advanced concepts and topics.

Under the track, you can become a pilot, an architect, an astrophysicist, a biologist, a chemist, an engineer, a dentist, a nutritionist, a nurse, a doctor, and a lot more. Those who are also interested in Marine Engineering should take this track.

STEM is a curriculum based on the idea of educating students in four specific disciplines in an interdisciplinary and applied approach. Rather than teach the four disciplines as separate and discrete subjects, STEM integrates them into a cohesive learning paradigm based on real-world applications.

Much of the STEM curriculum is aimed toward attracting underrepresented populations. Female students, for example, are significantly less likely to pursue a college major or career. Though this is nothing new, the gap is increasing at a significant rate. Male students are also more likely to pursue engineering and technology fields, while female students prefer science fields, like biology, chemistry, and marine biology. Overall, male students are three times more likely to be interested in pursuing a STEM career, the STEM connect report said.

Rationale

Science is the study of the natural world, including the laws of nature associated with physics, chemistry, and biology and the treatment or application of facts, principles, concepts, or conventions associated with these disciplines. Science is both a body of knowledge that has been accumulated over time and a process—scientific inquiry—that generates new knowledge. Knowledge from science informs the engineering design process.

Technology, while not a discipline in the strictest sense, comprises the entire system of people and organizations, knowledge, processes, and devices that go into creating and operating technological artifacts, as well as the artifacts themselves. Throughout history, humans have created technology to satisfy their wants and needs. Much of modern technology is a product of science and engineering, and technological tools are used in both fields.

Engineering is both a body of knowledge—about the design and creation of human-made products—and a process for solving problems. This process is design under constraint. One constraint in engineering design is the laws of nature, or science. Other constraints include time, money, available materials, ergonomics, environmental regulations, manufacturability, and reparability. Engineering utilies concepts in science and mathematics as well as technological tools.

Mathematics is the study of patterns and relationships among quantities, numbers, and space. Unlike in science, where empirical evidence is sought to warrant or overthrow claims, claims in mathematics are warranted through logical arguments based on foundational assumptions. The logical arguments themselves are part of mathematics along with the claims. As in science, knowledge in mathematics continues to grow, but unlike in science, knowledge in mathematics is not overturned, unless the foundational assumptions are transformed. Specific conceptual categories of K–12 mathematics include numbers and arithmetic, algebra, functions, geometry, and statistics and probability. Mathematics is used in science, engineering, and technology.

Glimpse of Its Educational Background

What are the subjects in this strand?
Grade 11 1st Semester

• Oral Communication in Context
• Komunikasyon at Pananaliksik sa Wika at Kulturang Pilipino
• General Mathematics
• Earth Science
• Introduction to the Philosophy of the Human Perso
• Physical Education and Health
• Empowerment Technologies (E- Tech): ICT for Professional Tracks
• Pre-Calculus

Grade 11 2nd Semester

• Reading and Writing Skills
• Pagbasa at Pagsusuri ng Iba’t Ibang Teksto Tungo sa Pananaliksik
• Statistics and Probability
• Disaster Readiness and Risk Reduction
• Personal Development
• Physical Education and Health
• Research in Daily Life 1
• Basic Calculus
• General Chemistry 1

Grade 12 1st Semester

• Century Literature from the Philippines and the World
• Contemporary Philippine Arts from the Regions
• Media and Information Literacy
• Understanding Culture, Society and Politics
• Physical Education and Health
• English for Academic and Professional Purposes
• Pagsulat sa Filipino sa Piling Larangan
• General Physics 1
• General Biology 1

Grade 12 2nd Semester

• Physical Education and Health
• Research in Daily Life 2
• Entrepreneurship
• Research Project
• General Physics 2
• General Biology 2
• General Chemistry 2
• Research or Capstone Project

Trails Ahead

What can I do after SHS?

• Agriculture - for the people who love being outdoors, STEM is the track for you! You can get degrees varying from agricultural engineering, animal science, food technology, horticulture, forestry to veterinary medicine

• Engineering - subjects under STEM are tailor fitted to courses such as civil engineering, chemical engineering, computer engineering, electrical engineering, electronics & communication engineering, industrial engineering, and mechanical engineering.

• Health Care - anatomy and Physiology just got easy with the STEM curriculum specialized subjects of chemistry and biology. Your future might hold you as a doctor, nurse, pharmacist, physical therapist, dentist, or medical technologist. I can already see that white coat on you!

• Information Technology - equipped with the basic essentials to survive the rapid global IT marketplace, look forward to get that degree on Computer Science, Computer Technology, and Information Technology as a STEM student.

• Mathematics and Science - mathematics and Science is the heart of the STEM curriculum. Different technical career paths are open for you to take on. Various industries such as banking, civil service, financial services, consulting, and retail can become your playground in the future.

Memoir

Why did you choose Filamer?

          I enrolled myself at Filamer Christian University for Senior High School because I have a strong conviction that it serves as the epitome academic institution where I can indulge myself for self-amelioration. For almost 10 years of being a Filamerian, it is within my consciousness how Filamer offers a good quality education to its students and hone different aspects possessed by an individual. I can say confidently that it is really fascinating to study in Filamer because of its Christian and holistic atmosphere, as well for providing various doors of opportunity for people who really aim for a successful and bolstering life in the near future. Above all, I do really revere the social interaction and ambiance revolving within the vicinity of Filamer, fueling me to be a Filamerian, once more.

Why did you choose Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)?

          In my humble way of perceiving things, I picked STEM as my track got the whole duration of my Senior High School simply because it is where my affiliations belong to and without further ado, it is the most basic and primitive way in helping me pursue my career when I take up college which is Civil Engineering.