Enhancing students’ conceptual understanding through contextualized STEM approach: advancing science literacy in health and education

Vanjoreeh A. Madale, Kresha M. Lluisma, Monera A. Salic-Hairulla, Arlyn R. Alcopra, Joy R. Magsayo, Ariel O. Ellare, John Jr. G. Adil and Angeline P. Dinoro

Seminars in Medical Writing and Education, 2025, vol. 4, 712

Abstract: Introduction: understanding plant asexual reproduction is vital for fostering scientific literacy, especially in agriculture, biodiversity, and sustainability. Yet, students often struggle with these abstract concepts due to limited contextualization and practical application in traditional instruction. This study examined the effectiveness of a Contextualized STEM Approach in improving students’ conceptual understanding, performance, and perceptions. Methods: a quantitative one-group pretest-posttest design was employed with 105 Grade 7 students from a public secondary school in Iligan City. Data were collected through a researcher-made pretest and posttest, a perception survey, and performance task scores. Analyses included descriptive statistics and paired t-tests to determine conceptual gains and intervention effects. Results: findings revealed a significant increase in posttest scores (MD = -10.84, t = -40.996, p

Date: 2025
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DOI: 10.56294/mw2025712

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