Pre-Assessment Study on the CoBCU: Series 1 in Teaching and Learning

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Keywords:

comic, basic chemistry, augmented reality, teaching and learning

Abstract

The Comic of Basic Chemistry for You (CoBCU) was developed as an innovative teaching aid to improve students’ understanding and engagement in Basic Chemistry. Integrating visual storytelling, self-assessment activities, and Augmented Reality (AR), CoBCU aims to support students with limited chemistry backgrounds. A survey involving 50 university students was conducted to evaluate the usability, motivation, and learning expectations associated with CoBCU. The results indicated strong positive perceptions towards the comic interface, increased learning motivation, and high acceptance of comic-based learning. These findings demonstrate that CoBCU is a promising educational innovation for enhancing chemistry learning experiences.

Author Biographies

  • Nurain Johar, MARA University of Technology

    Faculty of Applied Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Shah Alam, 40450 Selangor, Malaysia

  • Hazfina Mohamed Idris, MARA University of Technology

    Faculty of Computer and Mathematical Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA Cawangan Pahang Kampus Jengka, 26400, Bandar Tun Abdul Razak Jengka, Pahang, Malaysia

  • Nur Nadia Qausar Juhari, MARA University of Technology

    Academy of Language Studies Universiti Teknologi MARA, Cawangan Sarawak Kampus Mukah, 96400 Mukah, Malaysia

  • Wan Zuraida Wan Mohd Zain, MARA University of Technology

    Faculty of Plantation and Agrotechnology, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Melaka Branch, Jasin Campus, 77300 Merlimau Melaka, Malaysia

  • Hafizah Rosli, MARA University of Technology

    Faculty Film, Theatre and Animation, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Cawangan Puncak Perdana, 40150 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia

  • Shalida Mohd Rosnan, MARA University of Technology

    Faculty of Art & Design, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Shah Alam, 40450 Selangor, Malaysia

  • Nur Atiqah Zaharullil, MARA University of Technology

    Faculty of Applied Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Melaka Branch, Jasin Campus, 77300 Merlimau Melaka, Malaysia

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2026-09-05

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Vol. 5 No. 5 (2026): Malaysia Journal of Invention and Innovation

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