The purpose of this study was to assess a hierarchy of Malaysian pre-service secondary mathematics teachers_ algebraic thinking in using equation. The content domains incorporated in this framework were linear pattern (pictorial), direct variation, concept of function, arithmetic sequence and inverse variation. The SOLO model was used for coding the pre-service secondary mathematics teachers_ responses and the Rasch model (rating scale analysis) was used to clarify the construction of the hierarchy. The participants of this study consisted of 120 pre-service secondary mathematics teachers who were first year and second year students in a local university. They were given a pencil-and-paper test. The test comprised ten superitems. Results of the study revealed that seven different levels of algebraic thinking were identified, namely prestructural, unistructural, multistructural, lower relational, relational, upper relational and extended abstract. Results of the study also indicated tha.....

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This article presents the process of the development of a 2D digital mobile game; Awang Sains. The game has been developed based on features that have been identified, and will be tested for its heuristics _ usability, mobility, playability, learning content, local content, language and aesthetics. Fifteen experts were selected to play and then test and evaluate the game. The objective of this game is to use it in teaching and learning Science year 4. The study used design and develop research (DDR) embedded with the ADDIE model (analysis, design, develop, implement, and evaluate), based on pedagogy and the instructional need to make the software meaningful with the ability to help pupils master Science subjects. Keywords: 2D digital mobile game, heuristics, ADDIE..

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The health management is importance to gurantee a human to achievement for a healthy and ability to do their daily task. In view of the health risks of obesity and its prevalance, it is important to provide health education to adults. Weight management knowledge is necessary for any adults in order to control of being overweight or obesity. Obesity increases the risks of developing many types of diseases such as hypertensions, diabetes, heart diseases, gallstones, gout and several types of cancer. The problems faced by some adults is they loved to eat a lot and at the same time they are lacking in doing any exercises. The objectives of this paper are mainly to helps Malaysian citizen to monitor and manage their weight properly through Weight Tracking Application (WTA). This application helps user to check their Body Mass Index (BMI), the ideal calories needed for a daily and the ideal body weight. WTA also provide some exercise recommendations and health tips which helps the user to ca.....

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This research project investigated the significant transformations of young Omani women's social lifestyle within the context of modernization in the contemporary era. The research project aims to identify the influence and changes in the fashion practices of young Omani women and their evolving daily lifestyle in response to modernization. The key elements in the research project consist of culture, personality, and activities. The main artists in this research are Mahamoud Fahmi, Iman Maleki, Hush, Ronnie Mohamed, Anwar Sonia, Alia Al Farsi, Ranjit Sarkar, Richard Fosu and Jeremy Winborg. Reference works of art addressed women's image in several aspects, including fashion and lifestyle, culture and tradition, design and style, and fashion and femininity. In particular, the Theory of Multiple Modernity and Cultural Hybridization Theory were employed to contextualize the research project. Moreover, this research project utilized studio practice research through critical self-reflection.....

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The purpose of this study is to design and develop a multimedia web-based constructivist learning application known as WebOPAC Self Training Tool with Guided Exploration (WSTTG) which is expected to train and access individual_s information literacy skills. This tool has been designed and developed according to the constructivist instructional design theories and constructivist instructional development model. The process design consists of four level processes which were component design, single path prototype, alpha version and beta version. The development process ended with four activities which were summative evaluation, final packaging, diffusion and adoption. Throughout the design and development process, there were two instructional designers and two subject matter experts were participated to review and evaluate the design components of the WSTTG. Three potential learners were also participated to evaluate the beta version prototype whether it is appropriately apply to their l.....

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Kajian ini bertujuan untuk menilai pelaksanaan Komuniti Pembelajaran Profesional (KPP) dalam kalangan guru sekolah menengah harian di negeri Selangor. Pembudayaan KPP dalam kalangan guru bermatlamat meningkatkan kualiti pengajaran dan pembelajaran guru menerusi amalan kolaboratif bagi membangunkan potensi murid secara holistik. Penilaian ini dibuat dengan menggunakan Model CIPP yang menumpukan kepada dimensi Konteks, Input, Proses dan Produk serta gred jawatan guru sebagai _moderator_. Reka bentuk kajian ini menggunakan pendekatan berbentuk kuantitatif dengan kaedah tinjauan melibatkan seramai 480 orang guru. Data yang dikutip telah dianalisis secara deskriptif dan inferensi berbantukan perisian IBM SPSS 26.0 dan juga SEM AMOS 24.0. Analisis deskriptif dijalankan untuk menjawab persoalan kajian pertama mengenai tahap persepsi guru terhadap dimensi Konteks, Input, Proses dan Produk dalam pelaksanaan KPP. Hasil penilaian menjelaskan dimensi Konteks berada pada tahap agak tinggi iaitu 5.6.....

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Online games are currently popular among teenagers as a way to entertain their time and having fun. Some claimed that by playing games could enhance learning ability, improved focus and attention, treat depression, less anti-social and many more. However, playing games could also become an addiction where some might involve with physical and health problems. This paper investigated gender-based students_ perceptions on playing games with their daily life. The perceptions study was developed based on ten items that related to students_ daily task. This study is also to identify the most popular game genres and genre-gender based preference from twelve game genres listed in this study. The data were collected among 116 students from Diploma in game design and development course offered by Faculty of Arts, Computing & Creative Industry at Sultan Idris Education University (UPSI), Malaysia. The results showed that majority of the students perceived themselves as love to play games however .....

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Pakaian Tradisional dan Perhiasan Diri Sabung Impit Etnik Tombonuo dalam Konteks Kurikulum Standard Sekolah Menangah (KSSM) Pendidikan Seni Visual, ini didasari oleh teori utama iaitu teori Apresiasi oleh Edmund Bruke Feldman (1994) dan Pendekatan Reka Bentuk oleh Siti Zainon Ismail (1986). Objektif kajian ini adalah untuk menerangkan ciri- ciri, mengenalpasti jenis motif dan corak serta menganalisis makna motif dan corak pada Sabung Impit lelaki dan wanita Tombonuo di Paitan Sabah. Penyelidik menggunakan perisian Adobe Illustrator CC untuk melakar semula Sabung Impit. Kaedah kajian yang digunakan dalam penyelidikan ini ialah kaedah kajian kualitatif kajian lapangan, iaitu pemerhatian, temu bual dan kajian perpustakaan. Analisis data berdasarkan objektif kajian. Kajian mendapati ciri-ciri bagi Sabung Impit wanita terbahagi kepada Sabung iaitu baju dan tapi iaitu kain sarung. Manakala bagi lelaki pula hanya mempunyai seluar yang dipanggil sebagai Kontiu dan bagi kedua-dua jantina ini ju.....

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Kajian ini dijalankan bertujuan untuk membincang faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi mahasiswa universiti awam menggunakan media sosial, mengenalpasti bentuk-bentuk ancaman jenayah siber yang dialami oleh mahasiswa universiti dan menganalisis langkah-langkah yang boleh diambil oleh mahasiswa untuk mengelakkan diri daripada menjadi mangsa ancaman jenayah siber. Kajian ini menggunakan kaedah kualitatif dengan menemubual 30 orang Mahasiswa melalui perbincangan kumpulan fokus dari lima buah Universiti Awam terpilih dan informan elit yang terdiri daripada dua orang ahli akademik dan dua orang pegawai PDRM. Hasil dapatan kajian menunjukkan bahawa faktor-faktor penggunaan media sosial oleh mahasiswa adalah untuk mencari hiburan, berkomunikasi, mencari dan berkongsi maklumat, mengikuti isu semasa, menjana pendapatan dan membeli barangan atas talian. Antara bentuk-bentuk ancaman jenayah siber yang dialami oleh mahasiswa adalah melalui panggilan telefon, penghantaran mesej, penggodaman akaun media s.....

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Kajian ini dijalankan untuk melihat literasi kesihatan murid sekolah menengah dalam daerah Larut Matang dan Selama, Perak. Melalui perbezaan jenis sekolah, hubungan peringkat pendidikan ibu bapa, pengaruh kebersihan diri, efikasi kendiri, motivasi kesihatan dengan literasi kesihatan dan efikasi kendiri sebagai mediator di antara motivasi kesihatan dan literasi kesihatan dalam kalangan murid. Kaedah kajian kuantitatif melalui analisis deskriptif dan inferensi. Menggunakan borang soal selidik Knowledge Attitude and Practice (KAP), The College Students Health Motivation Questionnaire (CSHM-Q), General Perceived Self-Efficacy dan The European Health Literacy Survey Quetionnaire for The Malaysian Context HLS-M-Q18. Data dianalisis menggunakan SPSS versi 23.0. Seramai 656 orang murid yang menyertai kajian ini. Dapatan kajian ujian One Way ANOVA dengan nilai F(2,653:0.000) =7.952. Nilai p kurang daripada nilai (p > 0.05) menunjukkan perbezaan yang signifikin literasi kesihatan di antara sekol.....

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