Real Science In America Research Paper

Malala Yousafzai once said, “One child, one teacher, one book, one pen can change the world.” In terms of the quality of its education pertaining to the sciences, the United States’s position worldwide is 52nd and declining. However, there are ways for the United States to improve in preparing and retaining it’s students for not only studying science at a higher level but also pursuing a career in a scientific field. To properly appraise the merit of scientific education in the United States one must also look at the quality of education in general in America. The answer is simple. American students are losing interest in their science and math courses.
To begin with, student interest in science and mathematics is dropping.. Real science, that isn’t taught in textbook but rather through experiments is much more enjoyable for not only students to learn, but teachers to teach. Many studies have proven that students retain more information from hands on learning rather than that from a textbook. For example, “Students who physically experience scientific concepts understand them more deeply and score better on science tests, according to a new UChicago-led study.” …show more content…
Many American citizens wish to pursue careers in the scientific field, however because of high college costs students can’t afford to further their education. After most students complete college their usually left with outstanding debt. This decreases interest in the field, simply because of high school costs in the United States. "What we need to do today is figure out how we can get folks into school where they don't have to worry about student loans, and don't graduate with thousands and thousands of dollars in debt," said Anne Sandel, executive director of surface warfare for the U.S. Department of Defense.” (Beard). Many students can thrive in the scientific field, but high tuition costs at ma U.S colleges prevent them from doing