Evaluating the User Experience of a “Batch Weight Calculator” in Polymer Laboratory Education Using the UEQ
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https://doi.org/10.24191/jcrinn.v11i2.602Keywords:
Polymer education, Math anxiety, User Experience Questionnaire (UEQ), Cognitive Load Theory, Specialised softwareAbstract
Students in technical laboratory courses often face difficulty when applying mathematical calculations to practical tasks. In polymer science, batch weight calculation requires several sequential steps involving phr values, density, mixer volume, and fill factor, which may create procedural difficulty for some learners. To address this issue, this study developed a web-based application called the “Batch Weight Calculator” to support batch weight calculation in polymer laboratory activities. The study aimed to evaluate the user experience of the application using the User Experience Questionnaire (UEQ). A total of 59 valid responses from undergraduate polymer science students at UiTM Perlis were analysed after data cleaning. The findings show positive user evaluations across all six UEQ dimensions, with excellent benchmark results in five dimensions: attractiveness, perspicuity, efficiency, dependability, and stimulation. These results indicate that students perceived the application as clear, efficient, and engaging to use. Overall, the study suggests that a lightweight, domain-specific calculation tool may help reduce procedural burden and support a more positive experience in calculation-intensive laboratory work.
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