Development of interactive multimedia courseware using Problem Based Learning for mathematics form 4 (PBL MathS-Set)

Abstract

A study had been conducted to investigate students’ attitude towards the usage of interactive multimedia courseware using Problem Based Learning (PBL MathS-Set) approach for Set topic in form Four mathematics syllabus. A total of 25 students from one of the technical school in Selangor, Malaysia, took part in this study. This courseware presents an authentic scenario which is more challenging and demand students to come out with a project work report apart from learning about the concepts of Set. Students were assigned to a heterogeneous ability group based on the reasoning abilities scores in Lawson Reasoning and Scientific Test (LRST). Each group consisted of Hypothetical Deductive (HD) reasoners and Empirical Inductive (EI) reasoners. This paper includes a report of a usability test which used a five point Likert scale. The finding indicated that the students showed positive perceptions towards the usage of the courseware in their learning.