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Read about the latest Scitech STEM news, including impact stories from our community that drive deeper STEM engagement and discovery.

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Alcoa Maths Enrichment Program (AMEP)

Posted Monday, 3 August 2020

Learning Alongside My Students

Maths was never Rebecca Johns’ strong point, but the problem-solving and structured classroom discussions of ACoM have helped …

Alcoa Maths Enrichment Program (AMEP)

Three primary students standing next to a white board showing math problems they have written.

Posted Wednesday, 29 July 2020

Exploring a Different Way of Learning

Group problem-solving sessions have changed the way Pete Cosgrove teaches, and how his students learn, to the benefit of all.

Alcoa Maths Enrichment Program (AMEP)

Three primary school children writing on a white board and discussing mathematics.

Posted Friday, 24 July 2020

The Importance of Asking Why?

Recognising the difference between being a facilitator for learning, rather than simply a provider of solutions, has provided …

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A close up of a young girls face as she looks at a the camera with curiosity.

Posted Friday, 19 June 2020

Take 2 STEM subjects to prepare for the future workforce

The State Government has launched Take 2 STEM to encourage secondary students to study two STEM subjects and prepare …

Community

A young boy playing with a ramp and car toys.

Posted Wednesday, 13 May 2020

Scitech Hosts Sensory Session for Autism WA

Accessibility provides STEM engagement for all Western Australians.

Community

Three girls smiling while looking at a robotic toy.

Posted Tuesday, 12 May 2020

Educational robotics successfully embedded into Pilbara primary schools

Scitech’s Professional Learning team have taken Digital Technology teaching practices to the next level.

Alcoa Maths Enrichment Program (AMEP)

Posted Wednesday, 25 March 2020

Champions of Maths: Ready to Launch, Explore and Discuss in 2020!

Shyam Drury shares his first insights as the new cohort of Champions kick off in 2020

Community

Posted Wednesday, 18 March 2020

WA Small Grant Recipients 2020

WA Small Grant Recipients 2020 announced.

Community

Student designs and builds a lo-fi prototype telescope

Posted Tuesday, 4 February 2020

Scitech Takes Student Challenge Days to the Next Level

At Scitech’s Challenge Days, students apply 21st century skills to create solutions to real-world problems.

Alcoa Maths Enrichment Program (AMEP)

Posted Thursday, 19 December 2019

These methods get results!

Coordinator of the program, Shyam Drury, reviews the outcomes of the program’s first year including extraordinary student …

Alcoa Maths Enrichment Program (AMEP)

Posted Wednesday, 18 December 2019

Confident Teachers and Inventive Students Break Free from Traditional Maths Practice

Over in Portland, Victoria, the Alcoa Portland Maths Network has been steadily building. With support from Shyam Drury and …

Alcoa Maths Enrichment Program (AMEP)

Posted Monday, 16 December 2019

A Year of Maths Events, Experiences and Expertise!

As part of the Champions of Maths journey, the teachers were invited to present their learnings and progress to parents, …

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