The Influence of STEM-Based Project Learning Models on Science Literacy and Creative Thinking Skills of Junior High School Students

Desy Akyuni (Universitas Pendidikan Ganesha, Singaraja, Indonesia)
Ida Bagus Putu Arnyana (Universitas Pendidikan Ganesha, Singaraja, Indonesia)
I Nyoman Tika (Universitas Pendidikan Ganesha, Singaraja, Indonesia)

Journal of Science and Education (JSE)
Vol. 6 No. 1 (2025): Journal of Science and Education (JSE)

his study aims to assess the effectiveness of the STEM-based project learning model on the scientific literacy and creative thinking skills of eighth-grade junior high school students. Using a quasi-experimental approach, the study compared the results between the group using the STEM model and the group with direct learning. The instruments used included a PISA-based scientific literacy test and a creative thinking test based on the Torrance indicators. The analysis results showed significant differences between the two groups, where students who participated in STEM-based learning showed higher improvements in both aspects. These findings confirm that the project-based and STEM-based learning models are effective in developing student competencies, especially in the context of 21st-century learning. Therefore, it is important for educators to apply innovative, contextual and cross-disciplinary approaches to optimize student potential.