| Summary: | This study aims to evaluate the
effectiveness of multimedia-based learning on the
academic achievement of science subjects in junior high
school students. The method used in this research is
descriptive. This study involved 40 junior high school
students in Malaysia. The research sample was divided
into two groups, namely conventional (control) and
experimental (based on multimedia). Data obtained by
providing pre-test and post-test to students. Data collected
were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics.
A normality test is performed to determine the distribution
of data. Data were analysed with a 5% T-test. The results
of the analysis on the pre-test scores indicate that students
in conventional and experimental teaching have the same
level of knowledge, whereas in the post-test scores there
are significant differences between traditional teaching
scores and multimedia teaching. The finding of this study
also showed that the student-centered learning approach
was suitable for learning science subjects for secondary
education. Students were found more active in engaging
themselves in their learning and contribute to higher
academic achievement in the post-test result. In
conclusion, the use of multimedia elements in learning
materials enables students to learn at their own pace.
Through learning with the integration of
multimedia-mediated content, student achievement in
science subjects is enhanced, and it has helped students to
develop a better understanding of science concepts and
ideas.
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