Jurnal Elemen
Vol 12 No 2 (2026): April

Problem-based learning in basic mathematics modules: Effects on computational thinking and resilience

Fitry Wahyuni (Akademi Perniagaan dan Perusahaan APIPSU Medan)
Reny Khaerany Nisfiary (Universitas Tjut Nyak Dhien)
Muhammad Daut Siagian (Universitas Singaperbangsa Karawang)
Ade Evi Fatimah (Sekolah Tinggi Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan Al Maksum)



Article Info

Publish Date
15 May 2026

Abstract

The simultaneous development of computational thinking skills and mathematical resilience remains a challenge in basic mathematics learning in higher education, primarily due to the limited number of interventions that empirically examine the relationship between the two after learning. This study aims to analyze the effect of a project-based learning (PBL)-based basic mathematics module on students’ computational thinking skills and mathematical resilience, as well as the relationship between the two constructs after the intervention. This study employed a quasi-experimental method with a single-group pretest-posttest design involving 31 students. Data were collected through a computational thinking test and a mathematical resilience questionnaire and then analyzed using descriptive statistics, normality tests, paired t-tests, effect sizes, and Pearson correlations. The results demonstrated a significant increase in computational thinking skills (t(30) = −13.348, p < 0.001, d = 2.397) and mathematical resilience (t(30) = −13.338, p < 0.001, d = 2.396), but no significant relationship was found between the two (r = 0.053, p = 0.777). These findings indicate that the PBL module is effective in improving both abilities separately, suggesting that a more integrative learning design is necessary to connect the development of both simultaneously.

Copyrights © 2026






Journal Info

Abbrev

jel

Publisher

Subject

Other

Description

Cakupan dan ruang lingkup Jurnal Elemen terdiri dari (1) kurikulum pendidikan matematika; (2) metode pembelajaran matematika; (3) media pembelajaran matematika; (4) pembelajaran matematika berbasis teknologi dan informasi, ; (5) penilaian dan evaluasi pembelajaran matematika; (6) kreativitas dan ...