Improving The Ability to Solve Linear Programming Problems using Microsoft Excel for Primary School Teachers in the Sukabumi District of West Java Province Ratna Widyati(a), Fariani Hermin Indiyah(b), Med Irzal(c)
(a) Department of Computer Science, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Negeri Jakarta
Jl. Rawamangun Muka, Jakarta Timur 13220, Indonesia
ratna.widyati[at]unj.ac.id
(b) Department of Computer Science, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Negeri Jakarta
Jl. Rawamangun Muka, Jakarta Timur 13220, Indonesia
farianihermin[at]unj.ac.id
(c) Department of Computer Science, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Negeri Jakarta
Jl. Rawamangun Muka, Jakarta Timur 13220, Indonesia
medirzal[at]unj.ac.id
Abstract
Community service entails providing training to elementary school teachers on using Microsoft Excel to solve linear programming problems. Linear programming is a mathematical method that focuses on optimizing maximum and minimum values. The process of solving linear programming problems involves creating a mathematical model with linear inequalities, solving the inequality system, plotting the solution area, determining the coordinates of the corner points, and finding the optimum value. Leveraging software for learning is an effective approach to enhancing students^ proficiency in solving linear programming problems. Microsoft Excel is the chosen software, as it encourages students to actively engage in learning. The anticipated outcome is an improvement in the elementary school teachers soft skills in the Sukabumi district, particularly in their ability to solve linear programming problems
Keywords: Linear Programming, Microsoft Excel, Inequalities
