Investigating Newman’s Error in Integral Calculus
Nurul Shida1, Norulhuda2, Nurul Aini3, Sharifah4, Abdul Halim5
1Nurul Shida, Department of Education, University Technology Malaysia, Skudai, Malaysia.
2Norulhuda Ismail, Department of Education, University Technology Malaysia, Skudai, Malaysia.
3Nurul Aini Mohd Ahyan, Department of Education, University Technology Malaysia, Skudai, Malaysia.
4Sharifah Osman, Department of Education, University Technology Malaysia, Skudai, Malaysia.
5Abdul Halim Abdullah, Department of Education, University Technology Malaysia, Skudai, Malaysia
Manuscript received on 07 April 2019 | Revised Manuscript received on 20 April 2019 | Manuscript published on 30 April 2019 | PP: 1114-1117 | Volume-8 Issue-6, April 2019 | Retrieval Number: F3417048619/19©BEIESP
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Abstract: The main objective is to investigate the types of difficulties and errors faced by polytechnic students when solving integral calculus problem in Engineering Mathematics. The types of error selected in this study were motivation, understanding, transformation, process skills, coding, and negligence. The study respondents consisted of 128 Semester 2 students from Diploma in Electrical Engineering and Diploma in Mechanical Engineering at Polytechnic Ibrahim Sultan. Data analysis revealed that mostly students made errors in understanding and processing skills. The results verified that there were serious difficulties among polytechnic students in learning integral calculus through problem solving. The input from this study is expected to be a guideline for additional mathematics lectures, especially in planning and implementing better teaching so that mistakes made by students can be minimised.
Keyword: Newman, Integral Calculus, Error, Polytechnic.
Scope of the Article: Education Systems