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Integrating the Clarity Learning Model with STEAM and Digital Mind Mapping to Enhance Students’ Conceptual Mastery

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Newton's laws are fundamental physics concepts that form a crucial basis for understanding more complex subjects. However, many students still struggle to understand and apply these concepts, particularly in interpreting force diagrams, vector representation, mathematical relationships, and diverse problem situations. This study evaluates the effect of a STEAM-integrating Clarity Learning Model (STEAM-integrating CLM) supported by digital mind mapping (DMM) on students’ conceptual mastery. A mixed-method approach with an embedded experimental design was used, and samples were selected using cluster random sampling. The experimental group was taught using the STEAM-integrating CLM with DMM, while the control group received instruction using CLM. Data were collected using a conceptual mastery (CM) test. The data were analyzed using an independent-samples t-test, normalized gain, and effect size. The results show that students in the experimental group achieved significantly higher CM than those in the control group. The normalized gain was large, with an effect size of 1.6. These findings indicate that integrating STEAM and DMM within CLM effectively improves students’ CM.

Source: Jurnal Pendidikan IPA Indonesia

DOI: 10.15294/jpii.v15i3.49641

Authors: Bintan Nuril Irvaniyah, Parno, Marlina Ali

Institutions: State University of Malang, University of Technology Malaysia

Language: English

Topic: Educational Methods and Outcomes

Subfield: Education

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Quality education

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $180