An Analysis of STEM Leadership Models for Enhancing Students' Scientific and Numeracy Literacy: A Systematic Literature Review

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https://doi.org/10.30983/lattice.v6i1.11234

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Educational Leadership, STEM education, Scientific Literacy, Numeracy Literacy, Instructional Leadership

Abstract

This systematic literature review examines educational leadership models that support STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) implementation and their contribution to improving students' scientific and numeracy literacy. The review followed the PRISMA 2020 guidelines and analyzed 6 peer-reviewed articles published between 2013 and 2023, retrieved from Scopus, ScienceDirect, SpringerLink, and SINTA-indexed journals. The findings indicate that transformational, instructional, and distributed leadership are the dominant models facilitating effective STEM implementation. These leadership approaches strengthen teacher professional development, promote collaborative school cultures, support technology integration, and encourage data-informed instructional improvement. The review also reveals that successful STEM implementation positively influences students' critical thinking, problem-solving abilities, scientific literacy, and numeracy literacy. However, its effectiveness is moderated by contextual factors, including educational policies, infrastructure availability, teacher readiness, and local school characteristics. The study concludes that adaptive, collaborative, and evidence-informed educational leadership is essential for sustaining STEM innovation and preparing students with the competencies required for twenty-first-century learning and the Society 5.0 era.

Author Biography

Ergusni, Universitas Muhammadiyah Sumatera Barat, Padang

Pendidikan Matematika FKIP UM Sumbar dan Lektor Kepala

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2026-08-09

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Usmadi, U., & Ergusni. (2026). An Analysis of STEM Leadership Models for Enhancing Students’ Scientific and Numeracy Literacy: A Systematic Literature Review. Lattice Journal : Journal of Mathematics Education and Applied, 6(1), 46–63. https://doi.org/10.30983/lattice.v6i1.11234

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