Yudi Kurniawan, Andi Suhandi, Achmad Samsudin, Muslim
This study aims to identify the computational thinking ability of basic level physics students and explore the factors that influence it. This study used a mixed approach with an explanatory design. The quantitative phase used a computational thinking test on 37 students from four universities. Quantitative results showed that more than 50% (more precisely the average reached 84.72%) of students had difficulty in working on computational thinking skills questions. Indicators of computational thinking skills about algorithms and abstraction are the two indicators that most students cannot solve. These results were then continued with qualitative data collection by interview and documentation study. Based on the analyzed test results, it was decided that 12 students with the lowest scores were interviewed in depth to explore learning strategies and experiences that influenced their computational thinking skills. In addition, the lecturer teaching the course was also interviewed regarding the process of implementing basic physics lectures. On the other hand, a documentation study was conducted on semester lecture plan documents to assess the integration of computational thinking activities in the curriculum. It was found that the absence of practicum, assignments in the form of practice problems, and lecturers' administrative activities contributed to the low achievement of students' computational thinking skills. This research is expected to contribute to the development of a more effective physics curriculum and learning methods. © 2026 Author(s).
Department of Science Education, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, West Java, Bandung City, Indonesia
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