The Contribution of Scientific Literacy To The STEM Achievement Of Elementary School Students
Chaerul Rochman, Rokayah, dan Dindin Nasrudin

UIN Sunan Gunung Djati Bandung

Abstract

Learning based on Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) strongly supports the current era of educational development. One of the components that support the success of STEM learning is the ability of students literacy in the field of science. This study aims to reveal the proficiency profile of science literacy that supports the achievement of the STEM. The method used is qualitative participatory where the participant is the students of grade 6 primary school in Bandung as much as 40 student. The instruments used are scientific literacy and triangulation literature by using technical interviews. The results of the study showed that: (1) science literacy skills supporting STEM varied by sex an average grade of achievement in the previous class, (2) the majority of the students still had low STEM literacy skills, and (3) students rely on compulsory textbooks as a source of scientific literacy as well as STEM. This study concludes that the ability of science and STEM literacy in basic school students in Bandung is still low.

Keywords: science literacy, Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics learningM)

Topic: STEM curriculum in elementary schools