V. Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that best fits each blank space in the following passage.STEM EDUCATION IN SINGAPORESTEM education refers to a teaching method that incorporates elements of all subjects (21) ______ the school curriculum to provide a (22) ______ education. In Singapore, STEM approach has been introduced to primary school level since 2014, and Singapore has become the (23) ______ story as its students’ outstanding performance in Trends in International Mathematics and Science has drawn attention from all sectors of education. Why does Singapore start STEM education at an early age? Firstly, scientific findings show that early STEM education facilitates students’ acquisition of abstract knowledge later in their academic journey. The earlier STEM learning is introduced to children, the (24) ______ familiar they will become with terminologies. Secondly, STEM-based curriculum at preschool level equips children with problem-solving skills that will help them (25) ______ with technical problems in the future. It is because they are well-prepared for technological innovations. Finally, STEM-related jobs are growing in great demanD. Consequently, the number of Singaporeans in pursuit of STEM careers has increased by 64 percent since the outbreak of COVID-19.

V. Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that best fits each blank space in the following passage.STEM EDUCATION IN