Exploring heat equation with various boundary conditions using SOV through ‘Heat Master’ learning application / Aida Afrina Khusli, Nur Anis Izzati Abdull Razak and Nur Anis Natasha Zahurin

Partial differential equation (PDE) is a mathematics concept that is often considered a difficult topic among undergraduate students and frequently associated with complications and hardly seen in relation to the real world. Therefore, this study focuses on the intersection of mathematical modeling, educational technology, and innovative pedagogical strategies, centering on the heat equation pivotal partial differential equation (PDE) used to describe heat distribution in various boundary conditions. The study aims to change and eliminate the perception of mathematics as a difficult and uninteresting subject by designing and developing an interactive learning application called ‘Heat Master’. The study applies the Separation of Variables method, followed by the Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation (ADDIE) method to develop a Heat Master. An evaluation of its engagement takes place by distributing a set of validated questionnaires to 50 respondents. The respondents’ feedback, analyzed using SPSS, reveals a favorable mean value of 3.59. ‘Heat Master’ is now ready to use and assist learners in understanding the concept of PDE.