Study Literature Review: The Influence of STEM-nuanced Mathematics Learning with the Project Based Learning Group Investigation Method on Students’ Critical Thinking Abilities

Abstract

This study is a literature review to investigate the influence of learning with STEM nuances (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) using the project based learning method with a group investigation model on students’ critical thinking abilities. This project based learning method with a group investigation model is an alternative mathematics learning style that teachers can apply to improve student's critical thinking skills. In this study, the author used a literature review method with a qualitative approach from various articles, journals and books that were relevant to the author's research. The results of the literature review show that STEM-based mathematics learning using the Project Based Learning Group Investigation method can have a positive effect on improving student's critical thinking skills. Students who are involved in learning become able to relate mathematical concepts to real life, find alternative solutions, and make decisions based on evidence in a problem. In conclusion, this article can be an appropriate basis for educators to develop STEM nuanced mathematics learning using the Project Based Learning method with a Group Investigation model in improving student's critical thinking abilities.