Pengembangan Modul Berbasis STEM untuk Siswa SMP

The importance of students owning 21st century skills and mastering the basics of science, engineering, technology and mathematics can be taught through STEM education program. One of the problems related to learning time allocation for Science subjects at schools can be solved by using modules. The purpose of this research was to produce appropriate STEM-based modules for junior high school students. This research used Research and Development (R&D) method. This research procedure adapted the 4D development model proposed by Thiaragaraja. The sampling technique used was for one to one evaluation and small group evaluation with purposive sampling technique. The number of students for the one to one evaluation was 10 people and for the small group evaluation was 66 people. STEM-based modules for junior high school students were validated by content experts and linguists. Content experts measured the correctness and clarity of the content and the design of the module. The results of the content validation obtained a value of 0.93 with a very high category. The linguists measured the clarity of information, conformity with Indonesian rules and the use of language effectively and efficiently. The results of the language validation obtained a value of 1.00 with a very high category. Measuring the validity of this module was also measured using a questionnaire instrument of readability and practicality given to students. The analysis of the results of the readability questionnaire by students obtained a value of 87% with a very strong category, and the practicality questionnaire obtained a value of 80% with a strong category. Based on these data, the STEM-based module for junior high school students was declared fit for use.