SAGe: Computer-assisted instruction (CAI) for solid analytic geometry
Date of Publication
1986
Document Type
Bachelor's Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Subject Categories
Computer Sciences
College
College of Computer Studies
Department/Unit
Computer Science
Abstract/Summary
The potentials of computers in education have gained considerable recognition abroad. In the Philippines, the same manifestation can be seen as efforts are being made to set the trend towards computer education and the application of computer in the learning process. The latter trend has been set through what is popularly known as Computer-Assisted Instruction (CAI) where the computer is utilized as a medium of instruction. Because of its inherent capabilities, it provides a great potential for facilitating the learning process. Since students experience difficulties in visualizing three-dimensional figures in Solid Analytic Geometry, the proponents of this study felt such capabilities of the computer, more specifically in graphics display, could be tapped to alleviate this problem. However, the CAI package would not be intended to be the sole medium of instruction. Instead, it would simply serve as a supplement to classroom lectures. But then, with out inferior state of software technology, it was felt that the feasibility of developing a courseware in Solid Analytic Geometry would largely depend on the existing software tools for three-dimensional graphics with rotation and translation capabilities. Technically, therefore, the possibility of such a CAI package has yet to be determined by selecting most appropriate from among the available graphics software. After a survey of the existing graphics softwares and an in-depth research on CAIs, the basic framework of the courseware was designed and coded in BASIC using the Supergraphics software, to be implemented on an Apple microcomputer. Although the graphics software used was helpful in presenting solid figures on-screen, it also imposed restrictions in programming and development. This somehow affected the design of the courseware. Despite these limitations, however, the completion of the CAI named SAGe (for Solid Analytic Geometry) proves the technical feasibility of its development. But due to time constraints, evaluation of student performance
Abstract Format
html
Language
English
Format
Accession Number
TU08027
Shelf Location
Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall
Physical Description
38 numb. leaves ; Computer print-out.
Keywords
Geometry--Computer-assisted instruction; Computer systems; Programmed instruction
Recommended Citation
Alava, A., Alcera, G. F., Cabingan, O. G., & Tengco, J. C. (1986). SAGe: Computer-assisted instruction (CAI) for solid analytic geometry. Retrieved from https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etd_bachelors/7835
