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Many adults joke about not being able to do simple math or not being a “science person.” Students hear these perceptions and enter the STEM classroom with negative views. This creates a fixed mindset where students believe that you need to already have certain abilities to be successful in math and science. As educators, we need to create opportunities for students to overcome this mindset.
Connecting classwork to subjects that students are already excited about creates an environment where kids are receptive to learning. They find personal meaning in the lessons, and it gives them an entry point and the confidence they need to become more engaged in a STEM curriculum.
Keep a pulse on what is fun and interesting for kids by reading young adult literature and watching popular shows and movies. Integrating STEM with topics that students are passionate about decreases STEM anxiety and helps students experience how math and science are rooted in creativity and imagination.
