STEM literacy refers to (1) obtain scientific, technological, engineering and mathematical knowledge and using it to identify issues, get new knowledge, and use it for issues about STEM,
(2) comprehend the characteristics of STEM disciplines as forms of human efforts including inquiry, design, and analysis processes,
(3) understand how STEM disciplines give shape to our material, intellectual and cultural world, and
(4) engage in issues about STEM by using ideas related to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics as thoughtful, sentimental and contributed citizens