Abstract: This presentation addresses the issue of implementing STEM projects in the classroom to promote the development of mathematical competencies such as modeling and intra-mathematical connections, as well as a positive attitude towards this discipline. It describes the obstacles faced by mathematics teachers who are encountering this practice for the first time. Finally, recommendations are provided for teachers to successfully promote mathematics through STEAM projects. These recommendations include ongoing teacher training through a community that provides guidance both inside and outside the classroom.

Jose M. Diego-Mantecón earned his M.Phil. and Ph.D. degrees in mathematics education from the University of Cambridge (UK).
With extensive experience in STEM research and international project management, he has contributed to various initiatives such as KIKS (Erasmus +), STEMforYouth (H2020), EduLarp (Erasmus+), STEAMTeach (Erasmus), and Aut0Math (Erasmus +).
He is the founder of the Open STEAM Group and currently serves as the Director of the Mathematics, Statistics, and Computation (MATESCO) Department at the Universidad de Cantabria.