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The Design and Validity of STEM-EDP-gamification Worksheet: Ways to Improve Students' Perception of Their STEM Skills and Motivation Khoiriyah, Riva; Sukriadi, Sukriadi; Haerani, Rosita Putri Rahmi; Suhartini, Erna; Efwinda, Shelly
Jurnal Pendidikan Matematika dan Sains Vol. 14 No. 1 (2026): February 2026
Publisher : Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21831/jpms.v14i1.92031

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This article discusses the design and validity of STEM gamification worksheets as a means to improve students' perceptions of skills and motivation in STEM learning. This study encourages student motivation and engagement in STEM learning more engagingly and innovatively. This study uses a mixed-method approach with an Educational Design Research (EDR) approach. The EDR method consists of three phases: the first phase is analysis and exploration, the second phase is design and construction, and the third phase is evaluation and reflection. The STEM gamification worksheet was designed using the EDP (Engineering Design Process) learning model designed for four meetings. The worksheet obtained an average assessment for all aspects, namely the content and feasibility aspects of the STEM gamification-based worksheet product of 89.3% which is included in the "Very Valid" category and can be used in science learning. With an overall Aiken's Test value of 0.845 with a very high interpretation. The worksheet also received suggestions and input from game experts and practitioners for improvement and has been revised. The appearance of the worksheet is very important because it can make students, as users, more motivated and interested in learning. This STEM gamification worksheet is expected to be a breakthrough for the world of education in the future, especially in the application of sustainable development principles, SDGs 4, including innovation in improving STEM, SDGs 11, gamification of innovation and infrastructure with engineering design learning methods, and applying environmentally friendly principles in learning.
Development of Scientific Literacy Skills Test Instruments in Elementary School: Analysis of The Rasch Model Familia, Milan Nur; Haerani, Rosita Putri Rahmi; Suhartini, Erna
Integrated Science Education Journal Vol 7 No 2 (2026): March
Publisher : Cahaya Ilmu Cendekia Publisher

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37251/isej.v7i2.2383

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Purpose of the study: This study aims to develop and evaluate a context-based scientific literacy assessment instrument on the topic of global warming for sixth-grade elementary school students, employing the Rasch model to examine its validity, reliability, item difficult levels, and Differential Item Functioning (DIF). Methodology: The research design followed a systematic instrument development procedure supported by Rasch model analysis. The instrument comprised 20 multiple-choice items based on the OECD scientific literacy framework and was piloted with 26 sixth-grade students. Data were analyzed using Ministep to examine validity, reliability, item difficult, and Differential Item Functioning (DIF). Main Findings: The findings show that most items satisfied the validity criteria based on Outfit MNSQ, ZSTD and PTM Corr indices. Item difficulty levels were proportionally distributed from very easy to very difficult. Reliability analysis yielded a person reliability of 0.70, an item reliability of 0.72, and a Cronbach’s alpha of 0.78. DIF analysis indicated that all items were free from gender bias. As a pilot study with a limited sample from one school, these results represent preliminary evidence rather than as a final validation of the instrument. Novelty/Originality of this study: This study aims to develop and evaluate a scientific literacy test specifically designed for elementary school students on the topic of global warming using Rasch analysis, an area that remains limited in prior research. The instrument integrates real-life contextual situations aligned with current curriculum demands and has the potential to strengthen scientific literacy assessment practices at the elementary education level.
STEM Skills Self-efficacy and Motivation: ANALYSIS OF OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES IN ELEMENTARY LEVEL Suhartini, Erna; Haerani, Rosita Putri Rahmi; Hasanah, Nur; Nur’aini, Anugrah Putri; Sulaeman, Nurul Fitriyah; Efwinda, Shelly
JURNAL EDUSCIENCE Vol 13, No 2 (2026): Jurnal Eduscience (JES), (Authors from Malaysia and Indonesia)
Publisher : Universitas Labuhanbatu

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36987/jes.v13i2.8250

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Purpose – The study examines the self-efficacy in STEM skills and the motivation of elementary school student in science learning on the theme of sustainable cities, highlighting gender and regional differences in East Kalimantan to understand the opportunities, challenges, and their implications for inclusive and sustainable learning.Methodology – This study employed a mixed-methods approach with a cross-sectional, explanatory, sequential design, involving 450 students and 8 teachers from elementary schools in Kutai Kartanegara, Samarinda, and Balikpapan. Data were collected through validated self-efficacy and motivation questionnaires and teacher interviews, then analyzed descriptively (SPSS) and thematically using joint display integration to illustrate students' self-efficacy and motivation dynamics across gender and regional contexts. Qualitative findings complemented the quantitative results by capturing teachers’ perspectives on instructional practices and classroom barriers to STEM implementation.Findings – Findings reveal that while students generally demonstrate high levels of self-efficacy and motivation, there is a subtle gap: female students exhibit lower confidence in engineering tasks, mathematical self-efficacy remains moderate across all genders, and little disparity is evident between urban and non-urban learners. Students are highly motivated by activities that are enjoyable, challenging, and hands-on; however, traditional teaching methods and limited adoption of innovative STEM approaches—including project-based and game-based learning—constrain these benefits.Contribution– When supported by differentiated and inclusive learning environments, such approaches enhance self-efficacy, foster critical thinking, and increase engagement. These findings underscore the need for pedagogical transformation in elementary STEM education to address gender and regional gaps while maximizing students’ confidence, motivation, and preparedness for future academic and career pathways.