A Comparative Study of the Learning Achievement of Finding the Solution of Linear Equation System with the SCILAB Program and Traditional Method

Abstract

               The purpose of this research were 1) compare the learning achievement of the experimental group by using SCILAB program and the control group by using traditional method 2) to study the satisfaction of students with using SCILAB program. The sample were consisted of 48 mathematics education in two intact classroom at Kalasin University during the second semester of academic year 2015, obtrained by Simple Random Sampling. Twenty-four students were assigned to using SCILAB program and Twenty-four were assigned to using Traditional Method. The research instrument were learning management plans for SCILAB program and traditional method, an achievement test , and questionnaire on student’s satisfaction with SCILAB program. The statistics used to analyze data were the percentage, mean, standard deviation and analysis of covariance was conducted to compare the difference in mean scores of student achievement, using pre-test scores as a covariate variable.

              Research findings showed that 1) learning achievement of the experimental group by using SCILAB program higher than the control group by using Traditional Method at the .05 significant level 2) student who learned under using SCILAB program were satisfied with at high level.