Abstract

Conclusion. This integrated adaptive design model has proven to be valid, feasible, and significantly effective in optimising Critical Reading Competency. This product offers a data-driven and scalable benchmark for improving critical literacy in Indonesian primary and secondary education.

Keywords: Higher-Order Thinking Skills, Literacy, Readability

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