Science literacy definition has evolved, experts say
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Science literacy definition has evolved, experts say

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Global experts shared their ideas and experiences on STEM education and science literacy assessment methods during the 2024 World Conference on Science Literacy, which was held in Beijing last week. Liu Xiufeng, chair professor at the Faculty of Education and director of the Educational Testing and Assessment Research Center at the University of Macau, said that the definition of science literacy has evolved at the 2024 Forum of the Center for China Popularization held during the conference. "Traditional science literacy has evolved into STEM literacy, which includes science, technology, engineering, and mathematics," said Liu, who is also a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Experts also referenced assessment frameworks to gauge science literacy across different dimensions, such as the SL Assessment and PISA Science Assessment.

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Science literacy definition has evolved, experts say
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Science literacy definition has evolved, experts say

China Daily  

Global experts shared their ideas and experiences on STEM education and science literacy assessment methods during the 2024 World Conference on Science Literacy, which was held in Beijing last week. Liu Xiufeng, chair professor at the Faculty of Education and director of the Educational Testing and Assessment Research Center at the University of Macau, said that the definition of science …

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