The development of E-Equation Easy System (3E System)

¹ Computer Sciences, Information Technology and Communication Department, Politeknik Kuching Sarawak, Malaysia
² Social Informatics, Information Technology and Communication Department, Politeknik Kuching Sarawak, Malaysia
³ Business Administration, Commerce Department, Politeknik Merlimau, Melaka, Malaysia

^* Corresponding author: dzulkipli@poliku.edu.my

Abstract

E-Equation Easy System (3E System) is a web-based system created to solve simultaneous equation calculations using the Matrix method (Cramer Rule Method) which is faster and easier as an alternative to manual calculation methods. This application will be able to be used by lecturers and students but the level and form of access are different to control the security of questions. This innovation project targets the following two objectives which are the first; to help lecturers in facilitating the preparation of theory and practical questions for students, and secondly, to reduce the calculation time required in providing accurate answers. In terms of the functionality of this innovation project, 3E System has been able to be used by students through an open user module and by lecturers through a registered user module. This application is also able to meet the calculation of solutions for two types of simultaneous equations, namely two variables and three variables, and it makes it easier for lecturers to get answer schemes and create simultaneous equation questions by just entering the values of the variables. The use of this application has indeed been able to help in solving the problems faced by lecturers in the implementation of the teaching and learning process. 3E system was developed using PHP as a chosen scripting language, MySQL as a database, Bootstrap as an open-source web user interface, Javascript and Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) are also attached with them. This system has also successfully gone through the testing phase and can be used online safely. This responsive system, can be accessible using a desktop or mobile phone, helps access from all over the world and can collect feedback from users regarding the level of satisfaction with the use of the system.