Science, Technology, Engineering and Math are at the core of most innovations today and are crucial for students to compete globally. At BSS, these subjects are taught from a female-centred approach from the earliest grades.
Emphasis is placed on collaboration and thinking in terms of the big idea, the real-world, concrete application of the theory. This experience sets students up for success in university and encourages them to pursue majors like engineering, computer science or biochemistry.
Says BSS math teacher and author of the math text, Tesselating Emus, Carly Ziniuk, “Flexible learning expectations and discovery approaches frequently mean that different girls are learning different things at different times. You can actually hear them laugh and shout, ‘Yes! Y equals start plus change times the variable!’ while they’re graphing points on the board. The girls feel like they can, should, and do talk about math. I rarely have to remind them to stay on task. What they learn about is real, engaging and fun.”
For more information on our course offerings in these areas, please see our online Course of Study and Course Outlines, here.
As a leader in educational technology, BSS continues to seek ways to ensure our students have the 21st century skills they need, full access to a wide range of learning experiences in technology through innovative and leading-edge teaching approaches. To learn more about BSS’ integration of technology into the curriculum, click here.
To learn more about BSS’ innovative approaches to teaching girls math, click here.
To learn more about exciting science initiatives at BSS, click here.