Baker & Bloom Spring 2019 Catalog Baker & Bloom Spring 2019 Catalog | Page 12

STEM Program Baker & Bloom’s Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) program infuses the latest technology and engineering concepts with the traditional school subjects of math and sciences. Localized & Up-to-Date Explore topics relevant to the latest technological advances in Hong Kong and our region. Make connections between technology and current events. inspirED STEM Project-Based Develop the knowledge and skills to design and build projects to solve real-world environmental, social, and economic challenges. Standards-Aligned Practice academic skills fully aligned with IB, (I)GCSE, Next Generation Science Standards, and Common Core Math curricula. In our dynamic and pioneering STEM courses, students will: inspirED STEM: Mathematics (K2-G8) • learn math concepts through familiar activities like Legos, origami, and play- dough; • complete math drills through interactive exercises with other students; • use storytelling to reinforce math concepts; • practice shortcuts and strategies that can be applied to various math problems; • understand the application of math in real- world situations and current events. 11