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Science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education has become increasingly important to enhancing college readiness in mathematics and science, cultivating STEM interest among students, increasing the number of students majoring in STEM fields and preparing those students for the 21st century workforce. The purpose of this study was to investigate a new STEM project-based learning model developed by Harmony Public Schools (HPS).
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Top, N., Sahin, A. (2015). Make it Hapen: A Study of a Novel Teaching Style, STEM Students on the Stage (SOS)TM, for Increasing Students ’ STEM Knowledge and Interest. In: Sahin, A. (eds) A Practice-based Model of STEM Teaching. SensePublishers, Rotterdam. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-6300-019-2_4
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