THABIEA : JOURNAL OF NATURAL SCIENCE TEACHING
Vol 9, No 1 (2026): THABIEA: JOURNAL OF NATURAL SCIENCE TEACHING

STEM-PjBL Based AR to Enhance Students’ Conceptual Understanding and Digital Literacy on Solar System Concept

Melissa Salma Darmawan (Universitas Negeri Semarang)
Arif Widiyatmoko (Universitas Negeri Semarang)
Ellianawati Ellianawati (Universitas Negeri Semarang)
Agung Tri Prasetya (Universitas Negeri Semarang)
Ani Rusilowati (Universitas Negeri Semarang)



Article Info

Publish Date
29 Jun 2026

Abstract

The Solar System is an abstract and difficult concept for students to understand. On the other hand, conceptual understanding and digital literacy are competencies that students must have in the 21st century. The purpose of this study was develop and analyze STEM-PjBL based Augmented Reality for enhancing students' conceptual understanding and digital literacy in Solar System concept. Quasi-experimental research with pretest and posttest group design was utilized in order to answer the research questions in this study. The results of the study showed that STEM-PjBL based AR media were effective in improving students' conceptual understanding with an N-gain score in the experimental class of 0.71 (high criteria) compared to the control class of 0.41 (moderate criteria). The highest conceptual understanding indicators were in inferring and comparing. STEM-PjBL-based AR media was effective in improving students' digital literacy with an N-gain score in the experimental class of 0.57 (moderate criteria) compared to the control class of 0.22 (low criteria). The highest digital literacy indicators are in communication, content creation, and problem solving.

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Thabiea

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The Thabiea: Journal of Natural Science Teaching focused on the results of the study and review of the literature in the scope of natural science education and natural sciences in the world. This journal publishes original articles on the latest issues and trends occurring internationally in science ...