​Magnetonomics As Teaching Aid In Learning Macroeconomics

Macroeconomics is a compulsory subject for those enrolled in business programs at Polytechnic across Malaysia. A study on the student performances shows that students struggle with the basic concept of macroeconomics such as the circular flow of economy, whereas the lecturers struggling to explain this concept to them. Therefore, an innovative approach such as Magnetonomics which utilise magnet technology is needed to ensure such concept is not just comprehensible, but also would be retained longer in their memory. A 4-points Likert scale questionnaire was distributed to 46 respondents from Commerce Department students of Politeknik Sultan Azlan Shah. The results show that, in overall students interested with the used of Magnetonomics in learning Macroeconomics. The study findings also show the score mean for pre-test using video as teaching aid is 3.3 whereas the score mean for post-test using Magnetonomics is 3.5434. This indicate that Magnetonomics is significant as a tool in teaching macroeconomics.