JURTEKSI
Vol. 12 No. 3 (2026): Juni 2026

A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF MACHINE LEARNING ALGORITHMS AND USER EXPERIENCE FOR ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE PREDICTION

Virdyra Tasril (Politeknik Negeri Medan)
Santi Prayudani (Politeknik Negeri Medan)
J. Prayoga (Universitas Dharmawangsa)
Rahayu Mayang Sari (Universitas Pembangunan Panca Budi)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Jun 2026

Abstract

This study aimed to compare the performance of machine learning algorithms and user experience in predicting students’ academic achievement. The research is motivated by the need for prediction systems that are not only highly accurate but also easily interpretable by users. The proposed methodology involved the implementation of two algorithms, namely Decision Tree and Random Forest, using an academic dataset that included grade point average, attendance, and assessment scores. Model performance was evaluated using accuracy, precision, recall, and F1-score, while user experience was assessed through the System Usability Scale (SUS) based on a simple user interface. The findings revealed that Random Forest achieved higher predictive accuracy, whereas Decision Tree provided better interpretability and ease of understanding for users. These results indicated a trade-off between model performance and user experience, suggesting that algorithm selection should consider both aspects in order to develop an effective and user-friendly academic prediction system

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jurteksi

Publisher

Subject

Computer Science & IT

Description

JURTEKSI (Jurnal Teknologi dan Sistem Informasi) is a scientific journal which is published by STMIK Royal Kisaran. This journal published twice a year on December and June. This journal contains a collection of research in information technology and computer ...