DEVELOPING PRIMARY SCHOOL STUDENTS’ LOGICAL AND SYSTEMATIC THINKING THROUGH STEAM-BASED DIAGRAMMATIC PROBLEMS
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cognitive skills, diagram-based learning, interdisciplinary approach, logical reasoning, primary school education, problem-solving skills, STEAM approach, systematic thinking.Abstract
This paper examines an innovative STEAM-oriented approach to developing logical and systematic thinking skills in primary school students through the application of diagrammatic problem-solving tasks. In contemporary education, there is an increasing demand for teaching methods that encourage active thinking, reasoning, and structured analysis from an early age. The proposed methodology combines interdisciplinary STEAM elements with visual representations to support learners in understanding complex relationships and organizing information effectively. Diagrammatic problems are utilized as a central instructional tool to enhance students’ ability to interpret data, establish connections, and make reasoned conclusions. The study also discusses practical teaching strategies, classroom implementation techniques, and the role of guided learning in fostering independent and critical thinking. The results indicate that integrating diagram-based tasks within a STEAM framework positively influences students’ cognitive engagement, logical reasoning, and overall academic development.
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