THE EFFECT OF AN INTEGRATED-STEM WATER ROCKET MODULE (SEMARAK) ON STEM ELEMENTS APPLICATION AMONG FORM FOUR STUDENTS
Keywords:
Integrated STEM, Water Rocket, STEM Elements, SEMARAKAbstract
The organisation of water rocket activity is synonymous with any STEM-based activity worldwide. The fun-filled activity can impart multiple science and mathematics concepts and integrate all four STEM disciplines. However, the current practice of water rocket activity that relies heavily on flight performance does not reflect the ideal STEM practice. This issue prompted the development of an integrated-STEM water rocket module, so-called SEMARAK (SElangkah Menuju Angkasa Raya Kita). SEMARAK is a water rocket module containing activities, rubrics and resources that adhere to the current KSSM (Kurikulum Standard Sekolah Menengah) syllabus. TheSEMARAK's effect on STEM knowledge, skill and value was investigated by a case study. The case study involved monitoring the work progress and responses from a group of 32 Form Four students. Findings showed that SEMARAK resulted in a positive effect on the application of STEM elements among the students. The study signifies the benefits of incorporating the STEM elements in a water rocket activity which focuses on the learning process rather than just the terminal assessment in a competition setting.
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