The aims of promoting STEM education in schools are to strengthen the science, technology and mathematics education and to nurture versatile talents with different levels of knowledge and skills for enhancing the international competitiveness of Hong Kong.

The objectives of promoting STEM education in relation to student learning are:

• to develop among students a solid knowledge foundation and to enhance their interests in Science, Technology and Mathematics for further studies and careers in face of the changes and challenges in the contemporary world; and
• to strengthen students’ ability to integrate and apply knowledge and skills, and to nurture students’ creativity, collaboration and problem solving skills, as well as to foster the innovation and entrepreneurial spirit as required in the 21st century

Through integration and application of knowledge and skills of the KLAs of Science, Technology and Mathematics Education, students will realise that the development of science, technology and mathematics is closely related to the societal environment and that the advancement in science and technology could help improve the life of mankind in the contemporary world.

The experiences of integrating and applying knowledge and skills to solve authentic problems and make inventions will help students develop positive values and attitudes as part of their whole-person development. These experiences will not only enhance students’ interest in STEM-related fields, but also equip them with the relevant knowledge, skills and attitudes for their future studies and careers in these fields.