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Effectiveness of STEM-Based Differentiated Learning in Enhancing Elementary Students' Critical Thinking Skills Kristyowening, Dewi; Atmojo, Idam Ragil Widianto; Matsuri, Matsuri
International Journal of Pedagogy and Teacher Education Vol 9, No 2 (2025): International Journal of Pedagogy and Teacher Education - October
Publisher : The Faculty of Teacher Training and Education (FKIP), Universitas Sebelas Maret, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20961/ijpte.v9i2.100389

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Developing critical thinking is essential in contemporary schooling to prepare students to analyze, evaluate, and solve complex problems. This study examined the effectiveness of STEM-based differentiated instruction in enhancing the critical thinking of elementary students. A quasi-experimental design assigned intact classes to an experimental group receiving STEM-differentiated lessons and a control group receiving traditional cooperative instruction. Critical thinking was assessed through essay-type pretests and posttests, which were aligned with analytic rubrics. Independent t-tests revealed significantly greater gains for the experimental group compared to the control (t = 11.76, p = 1.99 × 10−17). N-Gain analysis revealed a moderate improvement in the experimental group (0.47) compared to a low improvement in the control group (0.19). These results suggest that integrating differentiation strategies—readiness-based tasks, choice of process and product, and flexible grouping—within STEM contexts strengthens conceptual understanding, increases cognitive engagement, and fosters inquiry-driven exploration tailored to individual needs. The findings support the pedagogical value of STEM-based differentiated instruction for cultivating higher-order thinking in the elementary grades. Practical implications include sustained teacher professional development, curriculum resources that enable tiered tasks and authentic problems, and supportive scheduling to facilitate iterative design and reflection. Future research should examine longer-term retention, classroom implementation fidelity, and differential effects across student subgroups.
The Effectiveness of Differentiated Learning Based on Smart Apps Creator (SAC) on Creative Thinking Skills in Class VI IPAS Subjects in Wonogiri Sub-District Public Elementary School Kristyowening, Dewi; Atmojo, Idam Ragil Widianto; Matsuri, Matsuri
Social, Humanities, and Educational Studies (SHES): Conference Series Vol 8, No 1 (2025): Social, Humanities, and Educational Studies (SHEs): Conference Series
Publisher : Universitas Sebelas Maret

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20961/shes.v8i1.98934

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Berpikir kreatif merupakan keterampilan yang memudahkan peserta didik dalam proses pembelajaran. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui efektivitas pembelajaran berdiferensiasi berbasis Smart Apps Creator (SAC) terhadap keterampilan berpikir kreatif pada mata pelajaran IPAS kelas VI. Jenis penelitian ini adalah penelitian kuantitatif. Sampel penelitian adalah 69 peserta didik kelas VI di SD Negeri kecamatan Wonogiri. Analisis data dilakukan dengan menggunakan teknik analisis regresi linier sederhana. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan nilai korelasi (R) = 0.508 artinya ada hubungan linear positif antar variabel; koefisien determinasi R Square = 0,849 artinya pembelajaran berdiferensiasi berbasis Smart Apps Creator (SAC) memberikan pengaruh 84,9% terhadap efektivitas keterampilan berpikir kreatif. Nilai signifikan sebesar 0.000 < 0,05 dan nilai t hitung 2,504 > t tabel 1.668, artinya menerima hipotesis alternatif. Kesimpulan penelitian adalah pembelajaran berdiferensiasi berbasis Smart Apps Creator (SAC) efektif terhadap keterampilan berpikir kreatif pada mata pelajaran IPAS kelas VI SD di kecamatan Wonogiri.