Abstract
This study aims to determine the impact of STEM education integration on students' cognitive activity, critical and creative thinking skills, and overall learning outcomes. Additionally, it seeks to identify the effectiveness and unique features of STEM integration in education. A systematic review of scientific literature was conducted using the PRISMA methodology. The Comprehensive Meta-Analysis 4.0 software was applied to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the review, allowing for an in-depth meta-analysis of research findings. This approach enabled the precise evaluation of the impact of STEM education integration on various educational indicators. The results confirm the high effectiveness of STEM integration in the educational process. The systematic review and meta-analysis conducted using Comprehensive Meta-Analysis 4.0 demonstrated that STEM education significantly enhances students' engagement, critical and creative thinking skills, and knowledge acquisition in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Furthermore, STEM approaches contribute to students' professional readiness by strengthening their problem-solving and analytical abilities. STEM integration plays a crucial role in modern education by fostering interdisciplinary connections between natural sciences, mathematics, and engineering. The application of Comprehensive Meta-Analysis 4.0 provided robust evidence that STEM-based teaching methods effectively improve students' cognitive and analytical abilities, making it a valuable and impactful approach in contemporary education. The findings of this study can be utilized to develop effective teaching strategies that incorporate STEM methodologies to enhance students' engagement, problem-solving skills, and academic performance. The integration of STEM approaches, validated through meta-analysis, serves as a strong foundation for future research on interdisciplinary learning and professional competence development.