The STEM-ing the Gaps Project is focused on identifying classroom experiences that can help girls remain interested and passionate about Maths and Science. An enthusiasm for Maths and Science supports girls ongoing academic and personal development and opens a variety of future study and career opportunities. To make sure no girl misses out on these, the STEM-ing the Gaps Project is looking to shed light on how girls’ positive relationships with their teachers supports their current motivation and future aspirations in Science and Maths. Such understanding will help teachers and educators best support girls to find a love for and continue with Science and Maths. The project, run by Dr Emma Burns (Macquarie University) and Professor Penny Van Bergen (University of Wollongong) involves students in Years 9 and 10 completing 2 surveys across an academic term.

Your daughter would complete two 30 minute surveys in both Science and Mathematics lessons in Week 2 Term 3 (25/7-29/7) for Survey 1 and Week 1 Term 4 (10/10-14/10) for Survey 2.

Data and privacy will be protected throughout the study.

If you do not wish for your daughter to participate in this study, please fill out the form on this link within the next two weeks: https://bit.ly/StPatricks_PGConsent

Jessica Thomas - Science Teacher