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Treffer: The Importance of Dynamic Geometry Computer Software on Learners' Performance in Geometry

Title:
The Importance of Dynamic Geometry Computer Software on Learners' Performance in Geometry
Language:
English
Authors:
Adelabu, Folake Modupe, Makgato, Moses, Ramaligela, Manto Sylvia
Source:
Electronic Journal of e-Learning. 2019 17(1):52-63.
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Peer Reviewed:
Y
Page Count:
12
Publication Date:
2019
Document Type:
Fachzeitschrift Journal Articles<br />Reports - Research
Education Level:
Grade 9
High Schools
Junior High Schools
Middle Schools
Secondary Education
Descriptors:
Geometry, Computer Software, Academic Achievement, Foreign Countries, Information Technology, Mathematics Instruction, Mathematics Achievement, Mathematical Concepts, Experimental Groups, Control Groups, Mathematics Tests, Achievement Tests, Grade 9, Secondary School Students, Secondary School Mathematics, Computer Uses in Education
Geographic Terms:
South Africa
ISSN:
1479-4403
Entry Date:
2019
Accession Number:
EJ1216699
Database:
ERIC

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The use of dynamic geometry computer software (DGCS) is important in educational environment, and it is more advantageous for learning mathematics comprehensively. This study examined the importance of dynamic geometry computer software on learners' performance in geometry. A quasi experimental, non-equivalent control group was used. The instrument used in this study was geometry achievement mathematics test (GMAT) that comprised 15 multiple choices items. The GMAT was administered to 87 grade nine learners in two secondary schools in Tshwane south district, Gauteng Province South Africa. One school was used as experimental group and the second school was used as the control group. Data analysis employed the use of the statistical t-test independent sample. The result of the study shows that using DGCS is important in geometry whereby it improves the performance of learners. In addition, the results show that the software affects the female learners' mathematics performances more positively than the male learners. Hence, the results of this study showed that there is great potential in using the DGCS (GeoGebra) to teach secondary schools mathematics. The study recommends that the use of technology in teaching and learning of mathematics should be a priority in the schools.

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