ASSESSING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF STEM ACTIVITIES IN ENHANCING MOTIVATION AMONG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN PUNJAB

Abstract

This study examines how STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) education affects students' motivation levels from the viewpoints of 10th graders in Sialkot and Faisalabad districts as well as secondary school teachers. The study recruited 400 students and 50 teachers and used quantitative analysis to evaluate variables like interest levels, learning orientation, autonomy, confidence, and overall motivation. There were no discernible gender variations in teachers' and students' perceptions of how STEM education affected these motivating qualities, according to independent sample t-tests. According to both groups, STEM education improves motivation and related factors for both sexes. These results imply that STEM education creates a fair learning environment and balances student passion and involvement. To maintain and improve student motivation, the study suggests providing equitable access to STEM opportunities and resources for all genders, as well as activities that foster confidence, student-centered learning 
strategies, and useful, entertaining STEM applications.