PjBL model with the STEAM approach: A solution to improve computational thinking ability

Abstract

This study aims to determine the effect of the PjBL (Project Based Learning) model with the STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) approach on students' Computational Thinking abilities in physics lessons. The research method used is quantitative with a quasi experimental research type. Quantitative methods are used in the calculation process of the instruments being tested regarding Computational Thinking abilities. This research was conducted at SMAN 14 Bandar Lampung with class XI MIPA 2 students as an experimental class. The number of students in that class was 36 people. Based on the research that has been done, obtained data showing that there is an influence of the PjBL model with the STEAM approach on Computational Thinking abilities, this is indicated by a sig value of 0.033 which means sig<0.05 so that H1 is accepted. Based on these results, it is evident that the PjBL model with the STEAM approach has an effect on students' Computational Thinking abilities in physics lessons.