The Effect of Implementing IT-Based Chemistry Teaching Materials on the Chemistry Students' STEM Skills

Abstract

This study aims to find out the effect of applying IT-based chemistry teaching materials on the chemistry students' STEM reasoning skills. The research sample involved 36 chemistry students. The research design used one group pretest and posttest. The STEM reasoning skills were measured using an essay test and analyzed using an independent sample t-test. The findings show that; (1) the application of IT-based chemistry teaching materials has a significant effect on the chemistry students' STEM reasoning skills; and (2) the most significant improvement was found in the ability to evaluate (AE) and ability to conclude (AC) indicators in the experimental class. Thus, applying IT-based chemistry teaching materials can be an alternative solution to improve chemistry students' STEM reasoning skills.