International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science (IJRIAS)
Development of Localized Context-Based STEM Education Approach Lesson Exemplar on Teaching Science 5
Published May 25, 2026 • Vol. 11, Issue 5, pp. 418–427Open Access
DOI: 10.51584/IJRIAS.2026.11050036
Abstract
This study utilized an experimental research design, specifically the one-group pre-test and post-test design, to determine the effectiveness of a localized context-based STEM education lesson exemplar in enhancing the conceptual understanding of Grade V learners at Sultan Naga Dimaporo Memorial Integrated School (SNDMIS), Lanao del Norte. Thirty-six (36) Grade V pupils were enrolled during School Year 2025–2026.A 20-item multiple-choice test aligned with the Grade V Science curriculum was administered before and after the intervention. Data were analyzed using frequency and percentage distribution, mean, and the Wilcoxon Signed-Rank Test. Findings showed that pre-test scores were generally low, indicating limited prior understanding of concepts related to the interactions between living and non-living things in estuaries and intertidal zones. After the implementation of the localized STEM lesson exemplar, post-test scores significantly improved. The Wilcoxon test yielded a p-value of 0.000, confirming a significant difference between the pre-test and post-test scores. This result indicates that the localized context-based STEM approach effectively enhanced learners’ conceptual understanding
Keywords: Localized Learning, STEM Education, Contextualization, Conceptual Understanding
| Journal | International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science (IJRIAS) |
|---|---|
| ISSN | 2454-6194 |
| Volume / Issue | Volume 11, Issue 5 |
| Pages | 418–427 |
| Publication date | May 25, 2026 |
| DOI | 10.51584/IJRIAS.2026.11050036 |
| Publisher | RSIS International |
| License | Open Access |
How to cite this article
Almaida M. Macararic, James Q. Tagalog, Liezel P. Naquines, Settie-Zhymah S. Padate, & Najeb B. Aloyod (2026). Development of Localized Context-Based STEM Education Approach Lesson Exemplar on Teaching Science 5. International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science (IJRIAS), 11(5), 418-427. https://doi.org/10.51584/IJRIAS.2026.11050036
BibTeX
@article{Almaida2026,
title = {Development of Localized Context-Based STEM Education Approach Lesson Exemplar on Teaching Science 5},
author = {Almaida M. Macararic and James Q. Tagalog and Liezel P. Naquines and Settie-Zhymah S. Padate and Najeb B. Aloyod},
journal = {International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science (IJRIAS)},
volume = {11},
number = {5},
pages = {418--427},
year = {2026},
doi = {10.51584/IJRIAS.2026.11050036},
publisher = {RSIS International}
}