STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, and it refers to any situation where these four disciplines work together. Therefore, STEM education is an educational technique where Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics are studied together. In STEM education these disciplines are not taught in the traditional way, separated as independent knowledge areas, instead, they are all presented as part of a whole. This is done by proposing situations where math and/or science knowledge must be understood to apply an engineering and/or technological solution to a raised problem. As they are immediately putting the knowledge into practice, using it to solve a particular problem, the comprehension of this knowledge is much easier. Furthermore, they see that what they learn is useful, which encourages them to keep learning. 

Get the students to solve problems with STEM education is a very powerful tool on its own, but even better results are shown when it’s combined with other techniques: If multimedia materials are involved, it’s way easier to catch the students attention and it is also easier to explain complex concepts. If sensory materials are involved, and they can touch and see 3D models related to what they are learning, their sensory memory is activated, which means they will easily retain the knowledge for a much longer time. If teamwork in small groups is promoted, students will be more involved in the whole learning process, which of course also helps them to acquire the knowledge. It has also been proved that Interactive Material, which allows the students to actually get their hands on the problem, awakens their scientific vocation, thus they start to test things on their own and acquire knowledge autonomously. 

So, get STEM education, add teamwork and sensory interactive multimedia material, and you have the perfect formula for the most efficient learning while having fun.