Studies in Learning and Teaching
Vol. 6 No. 3 (2025): December

STEM-Driven Project Worksheets for Teaching Mathematical Concepts in Differential Equations: Development and Impact through the Aquaponics Context

Rodliyah, Iesyah (Unknown)
Rahmawati, Novia Dwi (Unknown)
Sa'adah, Nihayatus (Unknown)
Saraswati, Sari (Unknown)
Susilo, Claudya Zahrani (Unknown)
Asmarani, Ratih (Unknown)
Khabibah, Siti (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
01 Jan 2026

Abstract

This study aimed to develop and evaluate the effectiveness of student worksheets based on Project-Based Learning (PjBL) integrated with the STEM approach in the context of mathematical aquaponics for an Ordinary Differential Equations course. The research employed a mixed-methods design using the ADDIE development model, with a quantitative approach through pretest and posttest evaluations and a qualitative approach through observations and a student response questionnaire. Expert validation results indicate that the developed worksheets achieved a high level of validity in terms of content, structure, and language. The implementation of the worksheets involved 10 fourth-semester students of the Mathematics Education program at Hasyim Asy’ari University. Statistical test results show a significant improvement in student learning outcomes after using the STEM-PjBL-based worksheets, with a significance value more than 0.05. Additionally, 88.89% of students gave positive responses to the worksheets, particularly in the aspects of learning motivation, active engagement, and contextual understanding of concepts. These findings indicate that the integration of STEM with PjBL in worksheets within the aquaponic context is effective in improving learning outcomes, critical thinking skills, and student engagement in meaningful mathematics learning.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

SiLeT

Publisher

Subject

Education Other

Description

SiLeT: Studies in Learning and Teaching is an internationally recognized journal in the field of education (Learning and Teaching) and is published three times a year (in April, August, and December). The aim of this journal is to publish high-quality studies in the areas of learning, teaching, ...