Content Analysis of Omani Developed Science Curriculum for Grades (1-6) in Terms of STEM Standards

Abstract

This study aimed at investigating the level of inclusion of STEM standards in the content of Omani developed science curriculum (ODSC) for Grades (1-6). Assessment was made based on a six standards with (41) indicators. According to the five-level classification: (very low, low, moderate, high, and very high), Findings revealed that the total level of inclusion was (low) with percentage of (27.1%). Furthermore, descending ranking of inclusion level of standards was as follows: “Integration of science, technology, engineering and mathematics” was (high-69.7%), then “Inquiry and thinking methods” was (low-37.3%), then “Use of comprehensive and authentic evaluation tools” was (low-33%), then “Connecting student’s learning with his/her local community” was (low-26.1%), then “Augmenting learning and teaching by computer programs” was (very low-3.9%), and then “Implementing engineering design” was (very low-1.9%). The study recommended that it is necessary to more attention to include STEM standards in (DOSC).