Critical Factors of a Learning Management System to Support Students' Problem-Solving Skills in Physics Learning

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.56059/jl4d.v13i2.1654

Keywords:

Basic Physics Learning, Important-Performance Analysis, Indonesian Higher Education, Learning Management System, Problem-Solving Skills

Abstract

Identifying the critical factors in developing a physics Learning Management System (LMS) that effectively improves students' problem-solving skills is crucial. Higher education institutions worldwide are striving to enhance their ability to adapt and adjust to emerging models of knowledge, information, and change. This study aims at developing and evaluating an LMS designed specifically for undergraduate physics students. This study employed a Research and Development (R&D) strategy, following the Borg and Gall Model. The tool’s effectiveness and validity were evaluated quantitatively using a descriptive analytic approach, with expert validation scores ranging from 1 to 5. Additionally, its practicality was tested through student questionnaires and Importance-Performance Analysis (IPA). The LMS has undergone validation, achieving an average score of 85.6%. This indicates the need for minor adjustments to further boost its usefulness in enhancing problem-solving skills among undergraduate physics students. The IPA analysis indicated that the majority of indicators were functioning effectively and should be upheld. However, there is room for improvement in terms of suitability, and it appears that durability and user impression may be receiving excessive focus.

Author Biographies

Ahmad Abtokhi , Universitas Islam Negeri Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang

Ahmad Abtokhi is an Associate Professor in the Department of Islamic Elementary Teacher Education at Universitas Islam Negeri Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang, where he currently serves as the Head of the Department. As an active researcher in Physics Education, his work focuses on the development of problem-solving skills in physics learning, educational technology, and Learning Management Systems (LMS). His main project focuses on improving the madrasah education in Indonesia. Email: abtokhi@fis.uin-malang.ac.id (https://orcid.org/000-0002-2328-251X)

Hisyam Fahmi, Universitas Islam Negeri Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang

Hisyam Fahmi is a Senior Lecturer in the Mathematics Department at Universitas Islam Negeri Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang. He currently serves as the Secretary of the Mathematics Department and the Head of the Computational and Programming Laboratory. His research interests include image processing, data mining, machine learning, and big data. Additionally, his work involves the development and analysis of educational technology for schools and universities in Indonesia. Email: hisyam.fahmi@uin-malang.ac.id (https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2665-1536)

Mohammad Sholahuddin, Universitas Islam Negeri Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang

Mohammad Sholahuddin is a researcher and university archivist at Universitas Islam Negeri Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang. His research interests are centered on academic document archiving and the implementation of learning governance within higher education institutions. Email: sholahuddin@uin-malang.ac.id (https://orcid.org/0009-0000-6092-9741)

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Published

2026-07-13

How to Cite

Abtokhi , A., Fahmi, H., & Sholahuddin, M. (2026). Critical Factors of a Learning Management System to Support Students’ Problem-Solving Skills in Physics Learning. Journal of Learning for Development, 13(2), 361–373. https://doi.org/10.56059/jl4d.v13i2.1654

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Vol. 13 No. 2 (2026): ISSUE 2

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Case Studies

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Received 2024-08-15
Accepted 2026-04-02
Published 2026-07-13