Math &

Science in 21st

Century

EducationBy:Daniella Parent

Mary Pauley

Miranda Osburn

Definition 21st Century Education is a new approach to

classroom instruction that focuses on outcomes, research, technology, and and integrated environment that brings together a series of skills for students to utilize in their education and in life.

Because of the emphasis on the integration of real life skills and the use of technology in the classroom, math and science is a pillar of 21st

Century Education

Math & Science A math and science education benefits in the

following ways: Familiarity with the natural world

Understanding key concepts and principles of math, science and technology,

Capacity for scientific ways of thinking

Awareness of the important ways in mathematics, technology, and science depend on one another

Knowledge that science, math, and technology are human enterprises, and what that implies about their strengths and limiitations

Ability to use scientific knowledge wand ways of thinking for social and personal purposes

How it Applies to 21st Century

Education

The approach to a well-rounded and useful education is dependent on technology and therefore on math and science.

Moving away from the standardized method of assessment and approaching a more personal grading system and classroom environment will encourage students to broaden their horizons – math and science are perfect venues for introducing the concept of outcome-based learning, or the “if it’s not good, it’s not done” approach

Importance of Math &

Science

Children need to start out as young as

four years old to learn simple math like

counting and simple science like what the

moon is. Eventually students should learn

math that will help with problem

solving, money, calculating numbers in

your head, time, and figuring simple

equations. We rely on math and science

for so many different things.

Science is very important to surviving because without science we wouldn’t have medicine or cures for diseases. Science as so much importance to the way we live today. Science creates technology, discoveries, cures, communication, transportation, electricity, space exploration, and entertainment.

Without math or science the world would be a very boring, unhealthy, and unknown place. They both make the world go round and help make our lives a whole lot easier with the advances that have been made. Math and Science may be two of the most important subjects taught in schools today because these are the two subjects other countries are competing with and making advances every day.

Example of Math & Science:Measurements

Hands on experiences are crucial

Measure everything; start with their pencils, then

their desks, then the room, and then the

hallway.

Have the children estimate how long something

will be (critical thinking), then have them

actually measure it.

Make the assignment into a friendly

competition: whose guess was the closest?

Make the assignment personal: have the

students measure their bedrooms, then

compare the measurements with the

classroom measurements

Have students research interesting

measurements, such as the Eiffel Tower or

the tallest roller coaster in America and

allow the students to see or watch an

example

Draw diagrams to show the differences in size:

for example, lead students in making a chart

that reveals how big the sun is compared to

earth, or our moon, or even a human being.

(good for allowing students to understand

cells and organs as well)

Take students outside to compare

measurements within nature.

Rulers and numbers are important while

measuring, but for a child to really understand

measurements, they must be able to see that

measurements are all around us.

Sources

21st Century Schools

http://www.21stcenturyschools.com/Wha

t_is_21st_Century_Education.htm

Project

2061http://www.project2061.org/publicati

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