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- Vol. 21 | (2)
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05. Effects of STEM programs.pdf
- TITLE
- Effects of STEAM Programs Emphasizing Data Science and AI on Students’ Attitudes toward Mathematics and Science
- KEYWORDS
- Data science and AI, STEAM education, probability and statistics, multiple-group latent transition analysis, attitudes toward mathematics and science
DOI : 10.22804/kjep.2024.21.2.005
Abstract
This
study investigated the influence of two STEAM programs focused on data science and
AI on fifth and sixth graders' attitudes toward mathematics and science. By
incorporating project-based learning, these programs merged mathematical
concepts with technology, information and computer education, and the Arts,
engaging 191 students in both in-person and online settings because of the
COVID-19 pandemic. Pre- and post-program surveys, analyzed through latent
transition analysis, showed marked improvements in attitude, especially among
students who were initially less inclined toward these subjects. The findings
suggest that STEAM education, particularly when integrating data science and
AI, significantly enhances student engagement and interest, demonstrating its
effectiveness across different student demographics despite the challenges
blended learning environments pose.