Authors :
Vincent Kofi Akwensi; Muddey Donne Komla; Churcher Kwesi Amanyi; Christopher Saaha Bornaa; Abdulai Mumuni Abugri; Ambrose Kombat
Volume/Issue :
Volume 8 - 2023, Issue 7 - July
Google Scholar :
https://bit.ly/3TmGbDi
Scribd :
https://tinyurl.com/3295xnet
DOI :
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8202823
Abstract :
This study investigated the effects of
GeoGebra software on students’ academic performance
in mensuration at the Senior High School level. The
study employed a quantitative research method which
adopted a quasi-experimental research design with
pretest-posttest non-equivalent control groups. Test and
questionnaire were used to collect data for the study and
the collected data was analysed using descriptive
statistics and an independent sample t-test. Two intact
classes comprising 60 second-year Senior High School
students of the Upper East Region were used for both
control and experimental groups. The independent t-test
analysis revealed a significant difference in the posttest
mean scores between the control and experimental
groups. Again, the descriptive statistics of the
questionnaire showed positive feedback from students
towards incorporating GeoGebra software in the
teaching and learning of Mensuration. The study,
therefore, recommended that the use of GeoGebra
should be made to form an integral part of the Senior
High School Curriculum and teachers should be trained
on how to use it. Also, Teachers should incorporate
GeoGebra in teaching mathematics in Senior High
Schools since it has positive effects on students’ academic
performance.
Keywords :
GeoGebra software, Traditional Method, Students’ Academic Performance, Students’ Perception.
This study investigated the effects of
GeoGebra software on students’ academic performance
in mensuration at the Senior High School level. The
study employed a quantitative research method which
adopted a quasi-experimental research design with
pretest-posttest non-equivalent control groups. Test and
questionnaire were used to collect data for the study and
the collected data was analysed using descriptive
statistics and an independent sample t-test. Two intact
classes comprising 60 second-year Senior High School
students of the Upper East Region were used for both
control and experimental groups. The independent t-test
analysis revealed a significant difference in the posttest
mean scores between the control and experimental
groups. Again, the descriptive statistics of the
questionnaire showed positive feedback from students
towards incorporating GeoGebra software in the
teaching and learning of Mensuration. The study,
therefore, recommended that the use of GeoGebra
should be made to form an integral part of the Senior
High School Curriculum and teachers should be trained
on how to use it. Also, Teachers should incorporate
GeoGebra in teaching mathematics in Senior High
Schools since it has positive effects on students’ academic
performance.
Keywords :
GeoGebra software, Traditional Method, Students’ Academic Performance, Students’ Perception.
