On Development of a Problem Based Learning System for Linear Algebra with Simple Input Method

Learning how to express a matrix using a keyboard inputs requires a lot of time for most of college students. Therefore, for a problem based learning system for linear algebra to be accessible for college students, it is inevitable to develop a simple method for expressing matrices. Studying the two most widely used input methods for expressing matrices, a simpler input method for expressing matrices is obtained. Furthermore, using this input method and educator’s knowledge structure as a concept map, a problem based learning system for linear algebra which is capable of assessing students’ knowledge structure and skill is developed.