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Design, Instruments, and Data Analysis in STEM Integration Research in Elementary Science Education: A Methodological Review Juddin, Sura; Maharani, Gezti; Dwi Amanah, Prelia
Indonesian Journal of Elementary and Childhood Education Vol. 6 No. 4 (2025): Edisi Desember 2025
Publisher : Indonesian Publication Center

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The integration of the STEM approach in elementary science education has been increasingly investigated; however, the majority of studies continue to focus primarily on learning outcomes. Methodological aspects that play a crucial role in determining research rigor and validity have not received sufficient attention. This article presents a methodological literature review examining research designs, data collection instruments, and data analysis techniques employed in studies on STEM integration at the elementary level. The review analyzes selected articles from reputable national and international journals accessed through relevant academic databases within a specified publication period. The findings indicate that quantitative quasi-experimental designs dominate the field, while qualitative and mixed-methods approaches remain limited. The most commonly used instruments are learning achievement tests and questionnaires, although both demonstrate limitations in capturing learning processes, engineering practices, and the interdisciplinary nature of STEM integration. Data analysis predominantly relies on descriptive and basic inferential statistics. These findings highlight the need for greater methodological diversification, the development of more authentic and context-sensitive instruments, and the application of more comprehensive analytical techniques to enhance the quality and relevance of STEM integration research at the elementary school level.
Literature Review: Diferensiasi dan Pembelajaran Personal Dalam Kegiatan IPA Juddin, Sura; Pranahita, Dewa Dwi
Indonesian Journal of Applied Science and Technology Vol. 6 No. 2 (2025): Edisi Juli-Desember 2025
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The diversity of students' abilities, interests, and learning styles presents a primary challenge in Science education. Traditional, one-size-fits-all approaches often fail to meet the needs of all learners optimally. Differentiation and personalized learning offer flexible, student-centered strategies tailored to individual needs to support the effective achievement of science competencies. This article examines the concepts of differentiation and personalized learning, their implementation strategies in science education, and literature findings regarding the effectiveness of both approaches on student motivation, conceptual understanding, and 21st-century skills. The study indicates that differentiating content, process, product, and the learning environment—coupled with interest-based personalized learning strategies—can enhance engagement, motivation, conceptual mastery, and critical thinking skills. These approaches are recommended as integral components of modern, inclusive science education aligned with the principles of the Kurikulum Merdeka (Emancipated Curriculum).