Benefits of Using Animation Multimedia to Improve Students Ability in Mastering Phase Diagram Material of Engineering Subject between Higher and Lower Group Achievement

Abstract

Difficulty of understanding abstract concepts, complexity and dynamics are some problems faced by students in mastering materials of engineering subject, especially in the materials related to diagram phase. Data from a study conducted by an engineering lecturer indicates that 68.8% of students could solve problems related to engineering materials. Regarding this, research was conducted on the use of animation multimedia on the material diagram phase. This study aims to illustrate the students; ability to master concepts. The research method was pre-experimental design in from of one group pre-test post-test design. Data collection was conducted using pre-test post-test. The results after comparing the pre and post test showed that lower group students perform better in mastering phase diagram materials compared to the higher one by using animation multimedia (MMA). MMA application helped students more easily understand material content and facilitate their learning process. The response from the questionnaire also showed that student has positive attitude to the use of MMA in the learning process. Keywords—animation multimedia (MMA); concept mastery; engineering subject; phase diagram material