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M-förslag: Dataprogrammering på skolschema

Moderaterna vill införa obligatorisk dataprogrammering på skolschema enligt ett nytt förslag. Läs vidare: »»» Obligatorisk dataprogrammering på skolschemat [Tv 4 Nyheterna] »»» Sverige behöver konkurrera med kunskap och teknik [Nya Moderaterna/ Facebook] »»» Gärna programmering i skolan – men med realistiska förväntningar och kunskaperna i centrum [Barometern] »»» ”Viktigare att kunna räkna än programmera” [Svensk

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Why America’s obsession with STEM education is dangerous

If Americans are united in any conviction these days, it is that we urgently need to shift the country’s education toward the teaching of specific, technical skills. Every month, it seems, we hear about our children’s bad test scores in math and science — and about new initiatives from companies, universities or foundations to expand

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Stereotypes lower math performance in women, but effects go unrecognized

A new study suggests that gender stereotypes about women’s ability in mathematics negatively impact their performance. And in a significant twist, both men and women wrongly believe those stereotypes will not undermine women’s math performance — but instead motivate them to perform better. »»» Läs vidare [Science Daily]

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