Integrating PRIMM Framework with Web Technologies to Foster Students^ Logical Thiniking Skills Harsa Wara Prabawa- Muhammad Satria Rajendra- Erlangga
Computer Science Education, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia
Abstract
Logical thinking skills are fundamental as they exhibit a strong correlation with problem-solving abilities. However, students^ proficiency in logical thinking remains notably low. This deficiency significantly contributes to the challenges encountered by students in learning programming, particularly in the mastery of conditional (branching) structures. Preliminary studies have demonstrated that many students experience difficulties in understanding this material, primarily attributable to inadequate logical reasoning capabilities. To address this issue, the present study aims to implement the PRIMM (Predict, Run, Investigate, Modify, Make) approach, supplemented by web-based media, to enhance logical thinking skills among senior high school students. This research employs a quantitative pre-experimental method utilizing a one-group pretest-posttest design and incorporates the ADDIE model for media development. The findings indicate that the implementation of the PRIMM approach, supported by web-based media, significantly enhances students^ logical thinking skills, as evidenced by an average N-gain score of 0.67, classified as ^Moderate.^ Furthermore, the developed instructional media garnered a ^Very Good^ evaluation, achieving an average score percentage of 86.97%. Consequently, the PRIMM approach, when bolstered by web-based learning media, emerges as an effective instructional strategy for improving logical thinking skills within high school programming education
