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This research aims to explore how problem-based STEM activities influence middle school students' critical thinking and perceptions of problem-solving skills.

June 1, 2022Science education internationalOpen Access

The Effect of Problem-based STEM Education on the Students’ Critical Thinking Tendencies and Their Perceptions for Problem Solving Skills

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This research aims to explore how problem-based STEM activities influence middle school students' critical thinking and perceptions of problem-solving skills.
Sample of 81 middle school students
Quantitative analysis using one-way ANOVA and qualitative analysis through content analysis
Data collection through the Critical Thinking Tendency Scale, Perception Scale for Problem Solving Skill, and semi-structured interviews.
Significant improvement in students' perceptions of problem-solving skills (p<0.05)
Enhanced critical thinking tendencies in experimental groups confirmed by qualitative interviews
Positive effects on cognitive maturity and innovativeness among students.

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Randomized trial shows enhanced critical thinking and problem-solving perceptions in middle school students, indicating effective STEM education strategies.

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Topsakal et al. (2022) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a03acbe2ca770c848de0622 https://doi.org/10.33828/sei.v33.i2.1

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Randomized trial shows enhanced critical thinking and problem-solving perceptions in middle school students, indicating effective STEM education strategies.

The Effect of Problem-based STEM Education on the Students’ Critical Thinking Tendencies and Their Perceptions for Problem Solving Skills

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The Effect of Problem-based STEM Education on the Students’ Critical Thinking Tendencies and Their Perceptions for Problem Solving Skills

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