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Potential of STEAM-SDGs Integration in Physics Learning Ajibudiarta, Riska; Khoiri, Nur; Patonah, Siti; Hayat, Muhammad Syaipul
Unnes Science Education Journal Vol. 14 No. 1 (2025): April 2025
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Semarang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/usej.v14i1.19326

This study analyzes the potential of integrating STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in physics learning within Grobogan District, Indonesia, aligning with the National Long-Term Development Plan (RPJPN) 2025-2045’s focus on quality education. This descriptive qualitative research surveyed 23 physics teachers from the local MGMP (Subject Teacher Forum) using a questionnaire about STEAM-SDGs integration. Results revealed positive attitudes towards both STEAM (68% positive: 22% strongly agree, 46% agree) and SDGs (57% agree). However, understanding and application levels were low. 42% of teachers were undecided about STEAM, and 32% about SDGs. Regarding practical application, 37% were hesitant about STEAM implementation, and 29% about SDG integration. These findings highlight the need for comprehensive training to enhance teachers’ understanding and preparedness for integrating STEAM and SDGs into physics instruction. This is crucial for improving physics education quality and equipping students to address 21st century global challenges through innovative and sustainable learning.

4Cs Skills in Ecology and Biodiversity Learning: A Study of Junior High School Students’ Profiles in the Digital Era Rukmi, Pramastuti Adiar; Hayat, Muhammad Syaipul; Novita, Mega
Unnes Science Education Journal Vol. 14 No. 1 (2025): April 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/usej.v14i1.19574

Post-pandemic, gadgets have become an inseparable part of student life. This gives rise to brainrot which affects students’ critical thinking and creative thinking skills. Gadgets also create an individualistic attitude, causing students to have difficulty communicating and collaborating. Seeing this challenge, students need to be equipped with Critical Thinking, Communication, Collaboration and Creativity (4Cs) skills. This research aims to determine the 4Cs profile of Pelita Nusantara Kasih Surakarta Christian Junior High School students in studying Ecology and Biodiversity. The research method used in this research is descriptive quantitative with multiple choice questions for critical thinking skills, a questionnaire for communication and collaboration skills, and essay questions for creative thinking skills. The research sample was class VII, VIII, and IX students with a total of 150 students as respondents. The sampling technique is cluster random sampling. Data collection techniques using questionnaires and tests. The results show that the critical thinking skills score is 74, the creative thinking skills score is 56, the collaboration skills score is 73, and the communication skills score is 66. The average 4Cs skills score for Pelita Nusantara Kasih Surakarta Christian Junior High School students is 67. The results of this research show that The 4Cs skills of Pelita Nusantara Kasih Surakarta Christian Junior High School students are in the medium category, but for the creative thinking skills need to be improved because they have the lowest score compared to other skills.

Characteristics of the Metacognitive Skill Evaluation Instrument in Merdeka Curriculum Biology Learning Pratami, Dita Aulia; Indriyanti, Dyah Rini; Parmin, Parmin; Ellianawati, Ellianawati; Widiyatmoko, Arif
Unnes Science Education Journal Vol. 14 No. 1 (2025): April 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/usej.v14i1.19742

Metacognitive will encourage students manage cognitive activities which be con trolled. This research aims to develop instruments that can measure students’ metacognition as an implementation of the Merdeka Curriculum. This research according to the ADDIE model. The research was conducted on students who had studied Environmental Change material in class X, with a small-scale trial on 10 students, and a large-scale trial on 50 students. Qualitative data analysis is in the form of descriptive validator comments. Quantitative data analysis includes validity, reliability, differentiated, question difficulty, and product effectiveness tests. Based on the development study, this product consists of 4 indicators, that is knowledge, regulation, awareness, and responsiveness. The instrument can ef fectively measure students’ metacognition, with the proportion of achievement of metacognitive integrated questions is 68%, and metacognitive questionnaires is 72%. The percentage of metacognitive integrated questions is 73.362%, with a KMO value is 0.875, and the fit category as a measurement instrument is 48%. The percentage of metacognitive questionnaire measurability is 82.123, with a KMO value is 0.578, and a fit category as a measurement instrument is 20%.

Implementation of the Guided Inquiry Learning Model Through Experiments to Improve Conceptual Understanding and Critical Thinking Zaenuri, Muhammad; Saptono, Sigit; Subali, Bambang
Unnes Science Education Journal Vol. 14 No. 1 (2025): April 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/usej.v14i1.20015

This research aims to analyze the effect of the guided inquiry learning model through experiments on the improvement of students’ conceptual understanding and critical thinking skills, as well as its correlation with dynamic electricity material. This research is an experimental quantitative study with a pretest-posttest control design. The research sample consists of students from class 9D and 9E at SMP Negeri 1 Winong Pati. The Cronbach Alpha reliability test yielded a value range of 0.60 ≤rxy≤ 0.80, which falls into the high category. The feasibility test of the instrument material has been validated by expert validators with an average score of 4.60, falling into the very good category. The analysis results show that the N-gain test results are in the range of 0.3-0.7 with a moderate category. The results of the paired samples t-test with a sig (2-tailed) value of 0.000 < 0.05, Ho is rejected and Ha is accepted. The results of the product moment correlation test obtained a significance value of 0.017 < 0.05. Based on all the criteria of the analysis results, it can be concluded that the guided inquiry learning model through experiments is quite effective and has an impact on improving students’ conceptual understanding and critical thinking skills, and there is a significant correlation between the improvement in conceptual understanding and students’ critical thinking skills.

Effectiveness of Supplement Apps on Human Auditory System as STEM-Based Learning Media to Enhance Junior High School Students’ Analytical Thinking Skills Yazid, Muhammad Abdau; Marwoto, Putut
Unnes Science Education Journal Vol. 14 No. 1 (2025): April 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/usej.v14i1.20066

The study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of STEM-based learning media, the Supplement Apps Human Auditory System, in enhancing students’ analytical thinking skills. This product was developed in Hypertext Markup Language (.html) and follows a quantitative quasi-experimental design with a pre-test posttest nonequivalent control group. The research involved 136 eighth-grade students from a state junior high school 2 Tengaran, Semarang Regency, selected through cluster random sampling to form experimental and control groups. The application integrates Learning Outcomes & Objectives, Materials, Simulations, and Interactive Evaluations and is accessible via https://sahas.nim.my.id/, enabling seamless distribution for instructional use. The paired sample t-test results indicate a statistically significant improvement, with a t-value of 11.92 and an average N-gain score of 0.30 (moderate category). These findings indicate that the Supplement Apps Human Auditory System learning media effectively enhances analytical thinking skills, making it a promising tool for STEM-based education in junior high schools.

The Effectiveness of Cramer’s Rule on the System of Linear Equations (LES) of 2-Loop Electrical Circuits in Improving Mathematical Thinking Ability and Learning Outcomes Supriadi, Bambang; Arsita, Maya; Ni’mah, Simatun; Wardhany, Merry Khanza Kusuma; Afidah, Zidan; Kinanti, Az Zahra Lintang
Unnes Science Education Journal Vol. 14 No. 1 (2025): April 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/usej.v14i1.20515

Mathematical thinking skills are high-level thinking competencies needed in the 21st century. Many physics problems are expressed in various forms of mathematical equations that require mathematical thinking skills. The low level of mathematical thinking has an impact on physics learning outcomes. Cramer’s rule is more attractive to students when solving the Linear Equation System (LES) than the substitution method or other methods. So this study aims to examine the effectiveness of Cramer’s rule on the system of linear equations of 2-loop electrical circuits as an alternative solution to problem solving. The research was conducted in the odd semester of 2024/2025 with research subjects as many as 44 students and 30 high school students in Jember using Pre-Experimental Design and One Group Pretest-Posttest form. The results showed the improvement of college students’ mathematical thinking skills in the high category for indicators of specializing (72.7%), generalizing (95.5%), and conjecturing (86.4%) while the convincing indicator was in the medium category (65.9%). The improvement of college student learning outcomes (79%) and high school students (81%) in the high category with a very positive response or 82.14%. So Cramer’s rule is effective in improving mathematical thinking skills and learning outcomes.

Development of Digital Teaching Materials with a STREAM Approach on Biotechnology Materials to Improve Students’ Science Literacy and Bioentrepreneurship Interes Dewi, Bita Afriyati; Ellianawati, Ellianawati; Widiyatmoko, Arif
Unnes Science Education Journal Vol. 14 No. 1 (2025): April 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/usej.v14i1.20549

The development of digital teaching materials using STREAM approach is need ed on biotechnology material due to lack of digital teaching materials, low scientific literacy and lack of bioentrepreneurship material. This research aims to present the characteristics, validity and effectiveness of digital teaching materials using the STREAM approach on biotechnology to increase students’ scientific literacy and interest in bioentrepreneurship. The results of questionnaire analysis using aiken-V show that digital teaching materials received valid scores from 4 validators, namely religious experts with score of 1, entrepreneur experts with score of 0.94, material experts with score of 0.95 and media experts with score of 0.98. The results of students’ scientific literacy are shown by the N-gain value, namely 0.71 in the high category. The results of students’ bioentrepreneurship interest are shown by the N-gain, namely 0.73 in the high category. Biology teacher response results obtained a percentage of 92% with very good criteria. Students’ responses after using digital teaching materials also received positive responses. Based on the results of this research, it can be concluded that digital teaching materials with the STREAM approach on biotechnology material can be used in learning to increase students’ scientific literacy and bioentrepreneurship interest.

Analyzing Misconceptions Using Four-tier Test on the Topic of Vibration: A Survey of Pre-service Science Teachers Winarno, Nanang; Afifah, Ratih Mega Ayu; Sihombing, Rizky Agassy; Firdaus, Rohim Aminullah; Damopolii, Insar
Unnes Science Education Journal Vol. 14 No. 1 (2025): April 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/usej.v14i1.20612

Vibration is one of the essential topics in science education. Pre-service science teachers still often experience difficulties in learning this topic. There are several previous studies related to misconceptions on the topic of vibration. However, research on misconceptions in pre-service science teachers is still limited. This study aimed to analyze pre-service science teachers' misconceptions on the topic of vibration. This research uses a quantitative approach with a survey method. The research instruments include a four-tier test and interviews. The participants in this study consist of 96 pre-service science teachers from a university in Bandung, Indonesia. The results of the analysis showed that pre-service science teachers who had Scientific Knowledge were 31.1%, lack of knowledge 26.9%, misconception 8.0%, false positive 1.8%, and false negative 2.2%. The most common misconception found relates to the relationship between frequency and mass. The perception of pre-service science teachers regarding the four-tier test questions is very easy 0%, easy 6.7%, neutral 36.7%, difficult 53.3%, and very difficult 3.3%. The findings show that many pre-service science teachers still have misconceptions about the topic of vibration so lecturers should strengthen the concepts of Fundamental Physics first before students take advanced physics courses.

Effectiveness A Science Textbook Based on Local Wisdom of Grenden Village to Improve the Science Literacy of Junior High School Students Wahyuni, Sri; Sukma, Fena Dheta; Rusdianto, Rusdianto; Suhada, Isa
Unnes Science Education Journal Vol. 14 No. 1 (2025): April 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/usej.v14i1.20924

Science learning aims to deepen students’ understanding of scientific concepts and equip them with the necessary scientific literacy skills for everyday life. However, the 2022 PISA survey results show that Indonesian students’ science literacy is still low. This study aims to assess the effectiveness of a science textbook based on the local potential of Grenden Village to improve the science literacy of junior high school students. The research method used is the ADDIE development model, which includes analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation. The research subjects were seventh-grade students at Junior High School 1 Puger. The research data consisted of effectiveness sheets, interviews, and documentation. The results showed that the developed textbook obtained effectiveness with an N-gain score of 0.58. The student response questionnaire obtained an average score of 82%. This study concludes that the developed textbook is valid, practical, and effective in improving the science literacy of junior high school students. The developed science textbook can be utilized to the fullest by students, teachers, and schools to effectively improve the science literacy of junior high school students, while further research can enhance the textbook by incorporating additional varied exercises and student activities tailored to their needs.

Mini Research Learning on Ecosystem Material Based Semarang Local Potential Towards Critical Thinking and Environmental Awareness Among Elementary School Student Izza, Fika Rofiuddin; Saptono, Sigit; Irsadi, Andin
Unnes Science Education Journal Vol. 14 No. 1 (2025): April 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/usej.v14i1.21135

This study aims to analyze the Critical Thinking and Environmental Awareness Among Elementary School Student through mini research learning on Ecosystem material, utilizing Semarang’s local potential. The research method employed is qualitative with descriptive qualitative analysis. The subjects of the study were Phase C students from Grade 6 at elementary school (SD) Nongkosawit 01 and SD Islam Bintang Juara, located in Gunungpati, Semarang City. Mini research learning is a teaching method that guides students in conducting scientific processes. This approach leverages Semarang’s local potential, specifically the Tapak Mangrove Forest in Tugurejo, Semarang City, allowing students to learn about the Ecosystem material more contextually and concretely. Ecosystem material is one of the essential topics in the curriculum. The study assessed two main student character traits: critical reasoning and environmental awareness. The analysis of critical reasoning, based on the LKPD assessment and N-gain scores, showed good results. Similarly, environmental awareness, as measured by a questionnaire, indicated that 79.64% of students demonstrated strong character in this area. Based on the findings, mini research learning that incorporates Semarang’s local potential is effective in fostering critical reasoning and environmental awareness among elementary school students.

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