Ta'dib
Vol 27, No 1 (2024)

Investigating the Impact of STEAM Learning on Higher Order Thinking and Science Achievement

Linda Juliharti (Padang State University)
Abna Hidayati (Padang State University)
Yullys Helsa (Padang State University)
Asrizal Asrizal (Padang State University)



Article Info

Publish Date
04 Jun 2024

Abstract

Development of the industrial era 4.0 emphasizes the need for higher-order thinking skills (HOTS), especially in science and science learning in elementary schools. The low level of high-level thinking skills and science learning outcomes of elementary school students is a current problem. This research aims to determine the effect of implementing the STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) Learning Model on high-level thinking skills and learning outcomes in Natural and Social Sciences (IPAS) of class V students at SDN 18 Kampung Durian. This type of research is quantitative research. The research design used was Nonequivalent Control Group Design. The population in this study were all class V students at SDN 18 Kampung Durian, totaling 52 students consisting of 26 students in class VA (experiment) and 26 student class VB (control). The data were analize using a prerequisite test in the form of a normality test, then homogeneity, and hypothesis testing using the t-test. The research results show that the application of the STEAM Learning Model significantly improves students' high-level thinking skills and science learning outcomes compared to conventional learning. The average score of evaluation of higher-order thinking skills and science learning outcomes in the experimental group was significantly higher than in the control group. The t-test statistical test of critical thinking skills and students' science learning outcomes showed significant differences between the two groups (Sig.0.000>0.05). STEAM learning can be an effective alternative to enrich students' learning experiences, provide real-world science contexts, and stimulate the development of higher-order thinking skills. 

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Journal Info

Abbrev

takdib

Publisher

Subject

Religion Social Sciences Other

Description

Tadib with ISSN 2580-2771 (Online) and 1410-8208 (Print) is peer review journal was firstly published by Universitas Islam Negeri Mahmud Yunus Batusangkar managed by Faculty of Tarbiyah and Teacher Training. The journal is aimed at spreading the research results conducted by academicians, ...