Journal of Educational Sciences
Vol. 10 No. 7 (2026): Journal of Educational Sciences

Development and Early Formative Evaluation of a Gamification-Based Web Programming LMS with an Adaptive Content Recommendation Mechanism Based on Learning Performance Index

Siti Sripatimah (Pendidikan Sistem dan Teknologi Informasi, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, Bandung, Jawa Barat, Indonesia)
Nuur Wachid Abdul Majid (Pendidikan Sistem dan Teknologi Informasi, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, Bandung, Jawa Barat, Indonesia)
Dian Permata Sari (Pendidikan Sistem dan Teknologi Informasi, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, Bandung, Jawa Barat, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
05 Jul 2026

Abstract

The low completion rate of online courses and the absence of localized web programming platforms integrating gamification with adaptive recommendations background this study. This research aims to develop StepByWeb, a gamified web programming Learning Management System (LMS) driven by a proposed Learning Performance Index (LPI). Calculated from weighted cognitive achievement, learning consistency, and completion rates, the LPI automatically maps users into four performance tiers (High, Moderate, Low, Critical). The system then dynamically delivers differentiated content recommendations tailored to each tier’s specific needs, such as advanced challenges for High LPI or foundational review materials for Critical LPI. Developed using the ADDIE model with React and Supabase, the platform underwent functional and usability evaluations. Black Box Testing demonstrated a 95% functional success rate, while User Acceptance Testing via the System Usability Scale (SUS) involving 20 respondents yielded an average score of 81.12 (Grade A, Excellent). These initial formative evaluation findings indicate that StepByWeb is functionally feasible and well-accepted by users, successfully implementing the LPI as a personalized content recommendation mechanism. Longitudinal validation of learning outcomes remains an agenda for future research.

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Journal Info

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JES

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Religion Humanities Education Library & Information Science Other

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JES publishes original articles on the latest issues and trends occurring regionally and internationally in the educational sciences with the aim to advance our knowledge both in term of theory and practice. Moreover, this journal also covers the issues concerned with the following special sections: ...