Learning ICT with computational thinking approach to improve problem solving ability in junior high school students

Abstract

This study aims to describe ICT learning with a computational thinking approach to improve problem-solving skills in junior high school students. The research uses a mixed method approach, qualitative data with interviews, while quantitative data uses a questionnaire with validated instruments. The data is analyzed with each approach used with the help of SPSS version 27. The study's results found that qualitatively students' abilities are still far from utilizing the dimensions of computational thinking because it is not constantly introduced or used in learning. At the same time, quantitative data obtained a significant ANOVA value of 0.000 > 0.05 which states that ICT learning with a computational thinking approach has a significant effect. There needs to be special handling so that students can think critically and solve the problems they face with dimensions or patterns in computational thinking.