For changes in science and mathematics education! 

Today each student in grades 7 to 9 should have an opportunity to study science and mathematics in a way which is attractive, related to the real life and involving use of modern teaching and learning methods, electronic study aids and possibilities provided by the e-learning environment. Teachers’ role in the classroom is more to consult, support and guide through the new topic rather than pure lecturing to ensure that students learn chemistry, biology, physics and mathematics with real interest and in a contemporary way. 

Our work is directed towards changes and development of: 

curriculum,

methodological support for teachers and students,

in-service teacher training,

raising  students’ interest in science and mathematics.

Project Objectives:

  • To improve the curriculum of science and mathematics for grades 7 to 9 by emphasizing students’ scientific inquiry and their skills to apply the classroom-gained knowledge in real life situations, and to facilitate the use of information technologies during the teaching and learning process.
 
  • To ensure methodological support for teachers and students in teaching-learning of science and mathematics in general education – to prepare various materials on the use of teaching and learning strategies, on assessment of students’ learning achievements, as well as diverse visual aids for teachers and students in printed and electronic form.
 
  • To raise professional capacity of teachers of science and mathematics, as well as of field experts and pre-service teachers in their work with the contemporary curriculum and the devised teacher support materials.
 
  • To raise students’ interest in science and mathematics by organizing extensive cooperation with universities, scientific institutions and entrepreneurs.
In implementation of these changes the project team cooperates with schools, universities and entrepreneurs.

Schools ensure piloting of the devised materials in practice, activities for teacher training and promotion of students’ interest. 

Universities promote the link between the schools and universities. 

Entrepreneurs and scientific institutions are involved in raising students’ interest in science and mathematics.

European Social Fund Project “Science and Mathematics” is implemented according to the agreement of December 15, 2008 concluded between the State Education Development Agency and the Centre for Curriculum Development and Examinations (since July 1, 2009 – State Education Centre).

Project implementer: State Education Centre.

Period of project implementation: December 15, 2008 – October 31, 2011