The effect of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) on students’ creative thinking skills

This research focuses on the transformation of project-based learning (PjBL) Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) during the Covid-19 pandemic, where learning in schools experienced a significant change from conventional learning (face-to-face) to online learning, follow the health protocol physical distancing recommended by the current government. STEM-PjBL online learning through platform was e-learning effectively carried out during the Covid-19 pandemic by providing projects to students involving science, technology, engineering and mathematics. STEM-PJBL learning enhances learning outcomes, learners' competencies and learning motivations, creates more meaningful learning, helps students solve problems, and supports future careers. The use of online applications for learning in the form of google classroom and social media becomes the main choice based on the level of ease of use. STEM-PJBL. This STEM-PjBL learning also demonstrates students' scientific abilities including reading, observing, and solving problems in daily life. The improvement of life skills includes personal, social, academic and vocational skills. This integration is more effective than conventional learning in improving learning outcomes in the form of creative thinking skills and science process skills. The constraints of online learning include limited internet services, as well as user infrastructure and infrastructure, some of which have not yet been fulfilled, for example smartphones and laptops, so that further and maximum efforts are needed from all parties.

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KETERAMPILAN BERPIKIR KREATIF SISWA MENGGUNAKAN MODEL PBL (Problem Based Learning) DENGAN PENDEKATAN STEM PADA MATERI VEKTOR DI KELAS X MIPA 4 SMA NEGERI 2 JEMBER

JURNAL PEMBELAJARAN FISIKA ◽

10.19184/jpf.v9i1.17963 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 9 (1) ◽

pp. 44

Author(s):

Mardiyah Sari Dewi ◽

Albertus Djoko Lesmono ◽

Hadiyanto Hadiyanto ◽

Arif Harimukti

Keyword(s):

Creative Thinking ◽

Problem Based Learning ◽

Thinking Skills ◽

Learning Activities ◽

Questionnaire Data ◽

Descriptive Research ◽

The Third ◽

Science Technology ◽

Qualitative Descriptive ◽

And Mathematics

This study discusses how students think about vector material through PBL (Problem Based Learning) models using STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). The method used in this study uses qualitative descriptive research. The subjects of this study were students of grade X MIPA 4 SMA Negeri 2 Jember with a total of 35 students. The instruments of collecting data in this study consisted of student worksheets and questionnaires to measure students' creative thinking skills. Student worksheets are provided using STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) which have been adapted to the 2013 curriculum that directs students to be actively involved in learning activities. fluency, flexibility, elaboration and originality which contains 6 indicators. The results of the questionnaire data were analyzed based on its indicators, namely for the first indicator getting a percentage of creative thinking skills by 74%, the second indicator by 78%, the third indicator by 74%, the percentage indicator by 69%, the percentage indicator by 74%, and for the sixth indicator by 70% . The number of students who reached the criteria was quite creative there were 33 students with a percentage of 94%. Based on the results of data analysis obtained, students think a high percentage. The PBL (Problem Based Learning) model using STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) on vector material has good implications and supports an effective and enjoyable learning process for students.

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The Development of Teaching Material Based on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)

Jurnal Pendidikan Fisika ◽

10.26618/jpf.v9i1.4499 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 9 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Abdul Rahman. M ◽

Muhammad Arsyad ◽

Kaharuddin Arafah

Keyword(s):

Creative Thinking ◽

Thinking Skills ◽

Teaching Material ◽

Design Development ◽

Teaching Materials ◽

Physics Teaching ◽

Physics Learning ◽

Average Percentage ◽

Science Technology ◽

And Mathematics

This research is a development research that aims to describe a valid profile of STEM-based teaching material development, analyze students' responses to the development of teaching materials and analyze the effectiveness of STEM-based teaching materials to examine creative thinking skills. This research was conducted at SMAN 9 Makassar in class XI MIA 6 consisting of 32 students as respondents. STEM-based physics learning was carried out 5 times on static and dynamic fluid material. Learning activities contain four elements, namely science, technology, engineering and mathematics, and the STEM results made are making hydraulic bridges and simple mosquito sprays from used materials. The development model used was ADDIE which consists of analysis, design, development, implementation and evaluation. The ADDIE model is a development procedure carried out by producing a STEM-based physics learning product. The intended product is to produce a STEM-based physics teaching material, step-by-step. These steps are included in the teaching material that must be validated and ready to be used by the teachers in carrying out learning so that students can think creatively. The results showed the practicality of physics teaching material based on practical STEM. It was seen from the results of the responses of students and the responses of teachers who were in the very good category. Learning using STEM-based teaching materials is effective and can make students think creatively. This is shown in the fluency thinking indicator with a percentage of 74.58%, the flexible thinking indicator 71.25%, the original thinking indicator 81.56%, and the elaborative thinking indicator 82.03%, with an average percentage of 77.36% which is in the creative category.

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Electronic Development of Student Worksheets Based on Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics to Improve Creative Thinking Ability of Class V Elementary School Students in Science Learning

International Journal of Research and Review ◽

10.52403/ijrr.20220119 ◽

2022 ◽

Vol 9 (1) ◽

pp. 142-150

Author(s):

Kinanti Andartiani ◽

Sri Sulistyorini ◽

Yuli Kurniawati S Pranoto

Keyword(s):

Creative Thinking ◽

Thinking Skills ◽

Average Score ◽

Research Subjects ◽

School Students ◽

Fifth Grade Students ◽

Science Technology ◽

Art And Mathematics ◽

Before And After ◽

And Mathematics

This study aimed to analyze the validity, effectiveness, and practicality of the E-LKPD (Electronic Student Worksheet) to improve the creative thinking skills of fifth grade students at SDN 1 Kutoharjo and SDN 2 Kutoharjo after participating in STEAM-based learning (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics). This study used research and development procedures with reference to the 4D model (Define, Design, Develop, and Disseminate) but this research was only up to the develop stage. The research design used was "One Groups Pretest-Posttest Design" with 72 students as research subjects. The research instrument used was observation sheet, interview sheet, expert validation test sheet, written test (pretest and posttest), and questionnaire sheet (questionnaire). The results of the research, it can be analyzed that the validity of the E-LKPD according to the material expert validator is 91.6 in the very valid category, the media expert validator was 75 in the valid category, and the language expert validator was 85 in the very valid category. The effectiveness of E-LKPD according to the results of the N-Gain test calculation of 0.61 was included in the category of quite effective and showed that there was a significant increase in creative thinking skills before and after using STEAM-based E-LKPD with 91% classical completeness results with complete criteria. STEAM-based E-LKPD was declared practical according to the results of teacher and student respondents which showed that teacher respondents scored 83 and 80 in the very attractive category and student respondents produced an average score of 81 in the very attractive category. The conclusion of the research was the development of STEAM-based E-LKPD was suitable for distance learning activities and can improve students' creative thinking skills. Keywords: E-LKPD IPA, STEAM, Creative Thinking.

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Investigating Perceptions and Skills of Gifted Students in STEM Education

World Journal of Education ◽

10.5430/wje.v11n3p39 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 (3) ◽

pp. 39

Author(s):

Selin Kulegel ◽

Unsal Umdu Topsakal

Keyword(s):

Stem Education ◽

Scientific Inquiry ◽

Creative Thinking ◽

Gifted Students ◽

Thinking Skills ◽

Gifted Children ◽

Self Assessment ◽

Science Technology ◽

Labor Recruitment ◽

And Mathematics

Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) provides a noteworthy conceptual lens for many countries when it comes to labor recruitment. For many countries, providing opportunities for gifted students at school and quality STEM education should be included. A limited number of qualitative study has focused in-depth on the skills and perceptions of gifted students in STEM education. Therefore, this article aims to explore gifted students' perceptions and skills by applying STEM education. The study was conducted with 17 middle school gifted students. It includes data collection, a series of interviews, student diaries focusing on the STEM experiences of gifted children, and a self-assessment form that allows students to evaluate themselves in activities. As a result, it was concluded that STEM education practices are important in discovering the perceptions and skills of gifted students, and that students improve their scientific inquiry, argumentation, technological inquiry, and creative thinking skills, and enable career choice to them. In addition, it seems that STEM activities need more work with gifted students.

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The Effectiveness of SW (Student Worksheets) Based on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) to Train Students' Creative Thinking Skills

SEJ (Science Education Journal) ◽

10.21070/sej.v5i1.1346 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 5 (1) ◽

pp. 1-18

Author(s):

Anugrah Agustina ◽

Yuni Sri Rahayu ◽

Yuliani Yuliani

Keyword(s):

Research Method ◽

Creative Thinking ◽

Thinking Skills ◽

Test Design ◽

Learning Approaches ◽

Research Subjects ◽

Science Technology ◽

Engineering Mathematics ◽

Post Test ◽

Basic Competency

Existing learning has not fully facilitated 4C (critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and creativity) skills and there are obstacles for students to encounter in studying biology, especially the material about plant tissue. It happens due to various limitations in achieving basic competency skills. One of the learning approaches that can be used to support 4C skills is the STEM approach which is supported by student worksheets (SW) to guide the learning process. The purpose of this study was to measure the effectiveness of STEM-based SW to train students' creative thinking skills. The research method used is descriptive quantitative and qualitative with one group pre-test and post-test design. The research subjects were 21 students of XI grades at SMAK St.Hendrikus. Data analysis of the N-Gain test of creative thinking skills obtained an average N-gain of 0.7 with a medium category. The N-Gain analysis of creative thinking skills using the T-Test with a sig. (2-tailed) value of 0.000 indicates that STEM-based worksheets are effective in training students' creative thinking skills.

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ENHANCING CREATIVITY AND PROBLEM SOLVING SKILLS THROUGH CREATIVE PROBLEM SOLVING IN TEACHING MATHEMATICS

Creativity Studies ◽

10.3846/cs.2020.11027 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 13 (2) ◽

pp. 270-291 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Madihah Khalid ◽

Supiah Saad ◽

Siti Rafiah Abdul Hamid ◽

Muhammad Ridhuan Abdullah ◽

Hasniza Ibrahim ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Problem Solving ◽

Quantitative Data ◽

Creative Thinking ◽

Creative Problem Solving ◽

Problem Solving Skills ◽

Science Technology ◽

Comparison Groups ◽

Quasi Experimental ◽

Creative Problem ◽

And Mathematics

In recent years, calls to nurture and teach creativity from an early age in schools has intensified. Creativity is something regular in the teaching of arts subjects but is not a common feature in teaching science, technology, engineering and mathematics subjects. However, what really matters, is how the subject is being taught. This research aimed to foster creativity through the teaching of mathematics via problem solving that challenges the solving of problems in a creative manner, which is defined as creative problem solving. This quasi-experimental study investigates changes in students learning of mathematics via creative problem solving. Altogether, 172 Form 1 students forming treatment and comparison groups from four schools in Gombak District area, Malaysia were involved. A mixed qualitative and quantitative data were collected to investigate the effect of the 3 cycles of creative problem solving lessons implemented. Instruments used were Torrance Test of Creative Thinking, a mathematics problem solving test and creativity checklist. This paper will only present the quantitative data obtained. Results show statistically significant increases in scores for most categories of creativity and problem solving tests. This research brought together teachers and researchers in trialling creative problem solving to teach mathematics, to achieve the enhancement of students’ creative thinking and problem solving skills. This coincided with the introduction of Kurikulum Standard Sekolah Menengah with new emphasis to strengthen the quality of science, technology, engineering and mathematics education in general, where higher-order thinking reforms are emphasized.

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