The influence of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) learning approach on students’ learning outcomes on newton’s law concept

Abstract

STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) is an approach that integrates science, technology, techniques, and mathematics in learning. This study aims to determine the effect of the STEM learning approach on students’ learning outcomes on the Newton law concept. This research was conducted at SMA Darussalam Ciputat School from March 2020 to April 2020. In this study the experimental class was class X IPA 1, while the control class was X IPA 2. Determination of the sample based on this study was using purposive sampling technique. The research method used is a quasi-experimental design with nonequivalent control design. The Data from the instrument were analyzed quantitatively, producing hypothesis test data against post-test data using the Mann-Whiteney test at α = 0.05 obtained sig values. (2-tailed) of 0.00 with the conclusion that is H 0 rejected and H 1 is accepted.The learning outcomes of students in the experimental class increased higher (N-Gain 0.68) compared to students in the control class (N-Gain 0.19). Students are interested in STEM learning approach (78.25%).The STEM learning approach can be used as the main choice in implementing physics learning so that it can improve student learning outcomes.