Vol. 4 No. 1 (2025): The QUEST: Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Development
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Project-Based Learning: A Basis for Enhanced Implementation in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Strand

  • Maria Cristina E. del Mundo, MAED Math,
  • Cristo Mark D. Ancheta PhD,
  • Mr. Jay-ar C. Castriciones , MS Math,
  • Genevieve G. Carrillo, MAT Math
Maria Cristina E. del Mundo, MAED Math
Department of Education
Bio
Cristo Mark D. Ancheta PhD
NEUST, Gen. Tino St., Cabanatuan City, 3100, Philippines
Bio
Mr. Jay-ar C. Castriciones , MS Math
NEUST, Sumacab Este, Cabanatuan City, 3100, Philippines
Bio
Genevieve G. Carrillo, MAT Math
NEUST, Sumacab Este, Cabanatuan City, 3100, Philippines
Bio
DOI: https://doi.org/10.60008/thequest.v4i1.235

Published 06/30/2025

Keywords

  • Enhancement Program

How to Cite

del Mundo, M. C., Ancheta, C. M., Jay-ar, C., & Carrillo, G. (2025). Project-Based Learning: A Basis for Enhanced Implementation in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Strand. The QUEST: Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Development, 4(1). https://doi.org/10.60008/thequest.v4i1.235

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Abstract

This descriptive research aimed to study the factors of Project-Based Learning (PBL) to academic performance of STEM students in terms of learning environment, students' participation, and learning responsibility. One hundred forty-two (142) STEM students from Palayan City National High School were selected using a stratified random sampling to answer the structured questionnaire. The data gathered through the use of Likert Scale surveys were analyzed using weighted mean, and correlation. The findings of the study revealed that research projects are the most common project that the STEM students experienced, while environmental-related projects are the least. Variables such as the learning environment, students' participation, and learning responsibility gained an average weighted-mean of 3.09, 3.22, and 2.86, respectively, which are described as often. Based on the results the profile of the respondents in terms of sex is significantly correlated to students’ participation and learning responsibility, age is significantly correlated to students’ participation and the general average of the learners is significantly correlated to learning environment, students’ participation and learning responsibility. Furthermore, the results of the study revealed that Project-based learning resulted in students to be more active in class discussion resulting in deeper comprehension of lessons, it also enhanced students' communicating skills, discipline, and time management when conducting hands-on activities.

Keywords:     Academic performance; Project-Based learning; STEM students

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