Meta-Analysis study: The influence of STEM education on student attitudes

Mohd Saifulkhair  Omar; Mohd Isha  Awang

doi:10.56916/jmsss.v1i2.223

Authors

Mohd Saifulkhair Omar School of Education, Universiti Utara Malaysia, Sintok, Malaysia
Mohd Isha Awang School of Education, Universiti Utara Malaysia, Sintok, Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.56916/jmsss.v1i2.223

Keywords:

critical and creative thinking, STEM education, attitude, meta-analysis

Abstract

In many countries, STEM education has become a priority in science and mathematics education policy. The implementation of STEM training is in line with the Ministry of Education Malaysia's (MOE) objective of becoming one-third in the TIMSS (Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study) and PISA (Programme International Student Assessment) as specified in the Malaysian Education Development Plan (PPPM 2013-2025) by the year 2025. Therefore, many studies have been conducted locally and abroad related to STEM education. The studies also focus on a particular aim in discussing the findings. This meta-analysis study was conducted to examine three aspects studied in each selected research. The findings indicate that these studies meet the requirements in helping to improve students' attitudes towards STEM implementation. In turn, the implications of this study will assist subsequent researchers in determining the focus of their further study.

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