Significance of SPM Additional Mathematics and Physics toward Engineering Diploma Student’s Performance at PPD Space

Authors

  • Sahnius Usman Senior Lecturer, PPD, SPACE, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Malaysia Author
  • Norhaslinda Harun Senior Lecturer, PPD, SPACE, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Malaysia Author
  • Nurul Aini Bani Senior Lecturer, Razak Faculty of Technology and Informatics, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Malaysia Author
  • Hazilah Mad Kaidi Senior Lecturer, Razak Faculty of Technology and Informatics, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Malaysia Author
  • Siti Armiza Mohd Aris Senior Lecturer, Razak Faculty of Technology and Informatics, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Malaysia Author
  • Siti Zura A. Jalil Senior Lecturer, Razak Faculty of Technology and Informatics, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Malaysia Author
  • Mohd Nabil Muhtazaruddin Senior Lecturer, Razak Faculty of Technology and Informatics, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Malaysia Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.61841/72vyjk58

Keywords:

Additional Mathematics, Physics, Academic Performance, Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) and Diploma Engineering Students

Abstract

Additional Mathematics and Physics are among SPM subjects that have great influence on engineering. The continuity of these two subjects can be seen in the courses offered each semester in the Engineering Diploma Program at PPD, SPACE. Students' ability to master the knowledge of additional mathematics and physics greatly helps in decision-making while continuing their study at PPD, SPACE. This is in agreement with the aim of the Engineering Department to produce students with a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of over 3.00 to enable them to continue with bachelor studies as well as compete in the job market. The results suggest that students' performance in engineering programs depends on the SPM results they have obtained. It is possible that students who scored A and B have higher CGPAs compared to those with C for Additional Mathematics and Physics. Between these two SPM subjects, a study will be conducted to see which subject has a higher impact on students’ performance. 

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Published

31.07.2020

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Vol. 24 No. 5 (2020): 24 (5) 2020

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Usman, S., Harun, N., Aini Bani, N., Mad Kaidi, H., Armiza Mohd Aris, S., Zura A. Jalil, S., & Nabil Muhtazaruddin, M. (2020). Significance of SPM Additional Mathematics and Physics toward Engineering Diploma Student’s Performance at PPD Space. International Journal of Psychosocial Rehabilitation, 24(5), 5260-5266. https://doi.org/10.61841/72vyjk58