The Effectiveness of Mobile Augmented Reality Assisted STEM-Based Learning on Scientific Literacy and Students’ Achievement

This study aims at describing the effectiveness of Mobile Augmented Reality (MAR) Assisted STEM-Based Learning on Scientific Literacy and Students' Achievement. This Quasi-Experimental research employed posttest-only control group design. It was conducted at the fourth-grade students of the Elementary School Teacher Program of Saint Paul Educational College Ruteng, Indonesia. The sample was taken using a random sampling technique from the intake classes, which consists of three parallel classes. Then, the students from class A and B was treated as an experimental group, and two other classes (class C and D) were considered as the control group. The experiment group students were taught using MAR Assisted STEM-Based learning, while the control group, students were taught applying a conventional method of learning. In collecting the data, the study employed a science achievement test and a scientific literacy test. The results revealed that: 1) The application of STEM-based learning assisted by Mobile Augmented Reality is quite effective in increasing students' scientific literacy. 2) The application of STEM-based learning assisted by Mobile Augmented Reality is effective in improving students' achievement. 3) There is a difference in the results of the students' scientific literacy and achievement between the students who are taught using STEM-based learning assisted by mobile augmented reality and students who are taught applying conventional learning.