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Journal : Jurnal Pendidikan MIPA

Development of STEM-Based VARK Learning Application to Improve Problem-Solving Skills in Calculus Courses Nurmawati, Nurmawati; Kadarwati, Sri; Purnomo, Eko Andy; Mawarsari, Venissa Dian; Prihaswati, Martyana; Adnan, Mazlini Binti
Jurnal Pendidikan MIPA Vol 27, No 2 (2026): Jurnal Pendidikan MIPA
Publisher : FKIP Universitas Lampung

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.23960/jpmipa.v27i2.pp887-915

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This research and development aims to develop a STEM-based VARK Learning Application to improve problem-solving skills in Calculus courses. Although the STEM approach has been widely applied in mathematics learning, and learning preferences such as VARK have been explored in various studies, both are generally studied separately and have not been integrated into structured adaptive mechanisms in digital learning products. Furthermore, the effectiveness of the learning styles approach remains debated when not implemented in a systematic instructional design. This research fills this gap by positioning VARK as a basis for differentiating the presentation of multimodal content within a STEM learning framework, explicitly integrated into features, activity flows, and problem-solving exercises within a single digital ecosystem. The development followed a 4-D model (define, design, develop, disseminate) through the stages of needs analysis, prototype design, expert validation, and limited implementation. The participants in the implementation were 50 students in the Mathematics Education program at a university in Semarang City, selected through purposive sampling. The research instruments included expert validation sheets (materials, media, evaluation) and problem-solving ability tests administered at three measurement times. Validation data were analyzed descriptively using mean scores, while changes in ability were analyzed using repeated-measures ANOVA. The results showed a validity score of 4.22 in the Highly Valid category (4 ≤ x ≤ 5) with minor revisions. The mean problem-solving ability increased from 74.5 to 81.4 and 84.9, with significant differences across groups. These findings indicate that integrating multimodal differentiation into digital STEM design has the potential to support improvements in problem-solving abilities in a limited research context. Further studies with experimental designs and larger samples are needed to strengthen the external validity of the findings. Keywords: calculus, learning application, problem solving, VARK.
Co-Authors - Jumaeri A Tri Widodo A Tri Widodo Adinda Hapsari Aditia Nur Bakti Adnan, Mazlini Binti Agung Feinnudin Amalina, Nur Dina Anggreani, Ina Annisa, Riska Nurfirda Aprillia Findayani Arma Yoga Astutik, Kasni Atika Wijaya Ayu Nugrahantia, Ayu Azzahra, Elvara Siti Azzahra, Yasmin Bahij, Aida Tika Biluthfil Bakti, Prayoga Bangun Yulianto Cepi Kurniawan Damayanti, Kristina Damayanti, Lutfia Damayanti, Yosephine Debbie Devitra Saka Rani Dewi, Silmi Dalila Millatina Dhian Ekowati Dian Sri Asmorowati Dwiatmoko, Adid Adep Edi Prayitno, Edi Edy Cahyono Egi Agustian Eko Andy Purnomo Eko Budi Susatyo Elsa Ari Astuti Endang Susilaningsih Evalisa Apriliani, Evalisa Evita H. Legowo Fitri Rahmawati Fitri Rahmawati Harjito - Harjito Harjito Hidayah, Aida Nur Hutomo Wahyu Nugroho I Ketut Suada Ika Sulistyarini Imam Khabib Imam Kusmaryono Indriana Kartini Isti Hidayah Iswanto, Haifa Firyal Joseph P. Brinkman Junaid Sadrach Kartikasari, Reny Kasmadi Imam Supardi Kasmui -, Kasmui Khaerur Rifqi, Khaerur Khafidhotun Naimah Kolilah, Liluk Lailatul Badriyah Latifah Latifah LENI HERLINA Luluk Amnah Fitriyana, Luluk Amnah M Rafi Antoni M. Udiharto Malik, Septina Praditia Marcelino, Richie Martyana Prihaswati Maulida, Suhailah Salma Mohammad Alauhdin, Mohammad Mubarak, Dinda Halimah Agrifani Muflikah, Binti Murbangun Nuswowati Nila Ubaidah Noegroho Hadi NOEGROHO HADI HS Noegroho Hadi HS. Nuhyal Ulya Nurhikmah Nurhikmah Nuril Huda Nurmawati Nurmawati Nurul Fadhilah Pertiwi Ayu Pamuji Kurniatun, Pertiwi Ayu Pamuji Pramestia, Rena Aliya Prima Astuti Handayani Puji Eka Rahayu Puji Eka Rahayu Putriana Dewi Rahayu, Sri Astusi Rani, Devitra Saka Rida Farida, Rida Risna Anggraeni Rohmah, Rojaa Maysa Rudiyanto, Aris Rudiyanto, Aris Sadrach, Junaid Saptorini Saptorini Saptorini Saptorini, Saptorini Siddiq Wahyu Hidayat Sigit Priatmoko Soeprodio Soeprodio, Soeprodio Soeprodjo Soeprodjo, Soeprodjo Sri Astusi Rahayu Sri Susilogati Sumarti Sri Wahyuni Sri Wahyuni Sri Wahyuni SRI WARDANI Subiyanto Hadi Saputro Sugihardjo Sugihardjo Sugihardjo Sugihardjo Sulistyaningsih, Nining Teguh Budiyanto, Teguh Triyono Triyono Try Astuti Venissa Dian Mawarsari Wandah Wibawanto Wara Dyah Pita Rengga Wega Trisunaryanti Witono Basuki, Witono Woro Sumarni Wuwus Ardiatna Zahro, Ainu Ilmiatuz