The effect of using visual graphics via interactive multimedia on learning of mathematics (Straight Line) at secondary school

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of using visual graphics via interactive multimedia on the learning of mathematics (Straight Line) at secondary school level. This study used pre and post test with an experimental and control group research design. The samples were in two groups form 4 students from Sekolah Menengah Vocational Bukit Pelindung, Kuantan, Pahang. The samples consist of 31 students for the experimental group and 31 students from the control group. The research instruments were an achievement test, a questionnaire and an observation schedule. The findings indicated that; visual graphics via interactive multimedia enhance students straight line test; visual graphics via interactive multimedia increased 2 way interaction between teacher and student as well as student and student with respect to visual graphic elements, color was identified by students as the most important element in helping them to learn straight line. It was concluded that interactive multimedia could enhance the effectiveness of teaching and learning in mathematics.