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Evaluating the effectiveness of the S.M.A.R.T. community program in promoting stem interest: A case study of SK Terusan Tengah, Sabah, Malaysia
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Nurul Safeza Abdul Hajis, Mohd Syukri Samsuri, Hazza Roshada Ramli
Abstract
The S.M.A.R.T. STEM Community Program at SK
Terusan Tengah aimed to enhance participants' knowledge, attitudes, and
interest in STEM fields through hands-on activities, workshops, and community
engagement. This study utilized a pre-test/post-test design and collected
quantitative data through a survey with Likert-scale items. The results of the
descriptive analysis revealed high mean scores for knowledge (4.50), attitude
(4.64), and interest (4.52), indicating the effectiveness of the program in
fostering a positive shift in participants' STEM engagement. Correlation
analysis demonstrated strong positive relationships between knowledge,
attitude, and interest, with significant interdependencies. The findings
suggest that increasing participants' knowledge improves their attitudes and
sparks their interest in STEM. This study highlights the importance of
integrating experiential learning and community involvement in STEM programs to
achieve sustained impact, advocating for future programs that combine these
elements to nurture the next generation of STEM professionals.
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Pages:40-43
How to cite this article:
Nurul Safeza Abdul Hajis, Mohd Syukri Samsuri, Hazza Roshada Ramli "Evaluating the effectiveness of the S.M.A.R.T. community program in promoting stem interest: A case study of SK Terusan Tengah, Sabah, Malaysia". International Journal of Educational Research and Studies, Vol 7, Issue 1, 2025, Pages 40-43
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