STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) tasks should explicitly integrate two or more of the four S-T-E-M disciplines. In this course, participants will learn how the meriSTEM@NIE STEM Quartet framework is used to guide the design and implementation of a task that integrates all four disciplines in solving an authentic problem. During the course, participants will have hands-on experience in designing and implementing an integrated STEM task to solve a real-world problem. Learning objectives from science, mathematics, and design and technology will be addressed in the task. The conceptual, epistemic and social affordances of the STEM task will be discussed.

1. To demonstrate how to use the meriSTEM@NIE STEM Quartet framework to design and implement an integrated STEM task.


2. To provide hands-on experience for course participants in designing and implementing an integrated STEM task that can be replicated in the classroom.

1. Components of the meriSTEM@NIE STEM Quartet


2. Crafting an integrated STEM task using the STEM Quartet as a guide


3. Evaluating the conceptual, epistemic and social affordances of the task

*MOE Participants include: MOE Participants & Direct Hires Staff from independent schools, Specialised Independent and Specialised Schools