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Chile is facing ample challenges in terms of student performance and learning. In particular, the level of scientific literacy of young Chileans is not comparable to the level attained by youths in developed countries. This is a concern since international agencies consider this competency to be key to the economic and human development of a country. This article discusses the promotion of scientific literacy in the educational system, emphasizing the role of discourse in the classroom, particularly argumentative discourse.