The Effect of Stem Education on Academic Performance: A Meta-Analysis Study

Nguyen Cong Nhat, Tran Thi Kim Oanh, Phan Thi Thuy Hang

Abstract


Vietnam started rolling out a new comprehensive education program in 2018, planning to implement it across different grade levels to improve the overall quality of education in the country. The new general education program creates a legal corridor for integrating the STEM education model into subject topics, contributing to the development of qualities and capacities for students. The study assesses the importance of applying STEM education in teaching and effectively implementing STEM education in high schools in Vietnam. The study also assesses the impact of STEM on students' academic performance. Through survey data with a sample data set of 350 students, the data were collected through interviews and an online survey. Data were processed and analyzed using SPSS 26. The results showed that students expressed a strong desire for support in improving academic achievement, including: (a) STEM education improving their understanding of the world, developing analytical and critical thinking skills, and enhancing problem-solving abilities; (b) STEM education fostering collaboration and teamwork, promoting curiosity and exploration, being engaging and exciting, and improving mathematical problem-solving skills; (c) improving problem-solving abilities in science, enhancing the ability to understand and use technology, thus helping them become more innovative. These research findings serve as a critical foundation for educational managers to formulate policies and implement the support mechanisms that are essential for the success of STEM education. The success of STEM education contributes to improving the quality and capacity of students in the fields of engineering, science and technology.

 

https://doi.org/10.26803/ijlter.23.11.9


Keywords


STEM education; High schools; Academic achievement; Meta-analysis; Engineering

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