The application of Zero-One Goal Programming in selecting the optional co-curriculum and co-academic activities in primary school: A case study

Abstract

All the students in primary school have to join the co-curriculum and co-academic activities. Zero-One Goal Programming (ZOGP) model is used in this research to select the optional co-curriculum and co-academic activities. To demonstrate this model, this study focused on Sekolah Kebangsaan Taman Rasah Jaya, Seremban as the case study. LINGO 11.0 software is used to analyze the data. The results showed that there are only 23 out of 29 of the optional activities are selected; Science Association 1, Science Association 2, Mathematics Association 1, Mathematics Association 2, English Association, Malay Association, Islamic Association 1, Islamic Association 2, KH Association 1, KH Association 2, ICT Club 1, ICT Club 2, Music Club 1, Music Club 2, Chess Club 1, Chess Club 2, Safety Club 1, Safety Club 2, SPBT Club 1, SPBT Club 2, Library Club 1, Library Club 2 and Elementary School Music Carnival. The total budget to implement these activities in 35 days can be minimized by RM1,356.00. Therefore, the total budget will be RM39,337.00.