A Trajectory of Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Education in Papua New Guinea

Abstract

For young students choosing the right career path is of fundamental importance. One has to be practical, logical and rational in deciding a career pathway. A correct choice may lead to prosperity while a wrong choice may lead to failure and lifelong frustration. Each individual has unique skills and talents, and they also have a unique set of triggers that help them acquire knowledge. Unfortunately, schools train, assess, and evaluate students in a very generic fashion, and therefore it is often difficult to pinpoint each individual’s interests and capabilities to give them a clear road map towards possible STEM career pathways. In this paper we will describe a solution to predict STEM career pathways concerning individual academic performance in the different subject areas studied by STEM students in Papua New Guinea (PNG).