Effectiveness Of Stem Approach on Academic Performance of Primary School Students as Perceived by Their Teachers

Abstract

The impact of the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) strategy on primary school pupils' academic achievement is examined in this study. Through the integration of interdisciplinary disciplines, the STEM approach seeks to foster critical thinking, problem-solving, and experiential learning. This study assesses the effects of using STEM-based teaching methods on students' performance in fundamental subjects including science, technology, and mathematics. To examine the connection between STEM education and academic achievement, data was gathered via experimental research and student performance evaluations. The findings show that students' understanding, involvement, and capacity to apply knowledge in real-world contexts are all considerably enhanced by the STEM method. However, obstacles including inadequate funding and teacher readiness hinder the broad adoption of STEM methods. The study comes to the conclusion that, with sufficient support and training for teachers, implementing the STEM method in elementary school can improve academic achievement, encourage creativity, and better prepare pupils for learning in the future.