Article Per Year (5 Year)
p-Index From 2021 - 2026
0.23
P-Index
This Author published in this journals
All Journal SEMESTA: Journal of Science Education and Teaching
WANDARI, GUSNITA
Unknown Affiliation
Education Other

Published : 1 Documents Claim Missing Document
Claim Missing Document
Check
Articles

Found 1 Documents
Search

 1 
The Effect of Problem Based Learning (PBL) Model with a STEM Approach on the Critical Thinking Skills of Students’ at SMP Negeri 40 Padang WANDARI, GUSNITA; Yanto, Febri; Wati, Fatma; Tyas, Intan Lestari Mulyaning
SEMESTA: Journal of Science Education and Teaching Vol. 9 No. 2 (2026): Semesta: Journal of Science Education and Teaching (In Press)
Publisher : Pendidikan IPA, FMIPA, UNP

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24036/semesta/vol9-iss2/773

Abstract

Science learning at the junior high school level faces challenges in fostering students’ critical thinking skills, particularly on temperature, heat, and thermal expansion topics. This study aimed to examine the effect of the Problem Based Learning (PBL) model with a STEM approach on students’ critical thinking skills. A quantitative quasi-experimental method with a nonequivalent control group design was employed. The participants were seventh-grade students of SMP Negeri 40 Padang selected through purposive sampling, consisting of an experimental class implementing PBL with a STEM approach and a control class implementing PBL. Research instruments included an essay-based critical thinking test, an observation sheet on learning implementation, and a student responses questionnaire. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and inferential tests. The results showed that the implementation of PBL with a STEM approach was categorized as very good (96.67%), and student responses were also very good (89.60%). Hypothesis testing revealed a significant difference between the experimental and control classes (t = 13.35 > 2.00). Therefore, it can be concluded that the PBL model with a STEM approach significantly improves the critical thinking skills of seventh-grade students at SMP Negeri 40 Padang.
Co-Authors Fatma wati Febri Yanto, Febri Intan Lestari Mulyaning Tyas