THE IMPACT OF GEOMETER’S SKETCHPAD (GSP) ON THE ACHIEVEMENT OF STUDENTS IN TRIANGLES AND QUADRILATERALS IN THE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
THE IMPACT OF GEOMETER’S SKETCHPAD (GSP) ON THE ACHIEVEMENT OF STUDENTS IN TRIANGLES AND QUADRILATERALS IN THE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
| dc.contributor.author | Awuni Abayeta, Dorothy | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2023-11-30T14:26:34Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2023-11-30T14:26:34Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2022 | |
| dc.description.abstract | The application of dynamic geometry computer software is very crucial in the educational sector throughout the world. Unfortunately, limited studies have been done on triangles and quadrilaterals using the Geometer’s Sketchpad (GSP) in Senior High Schools in Ghana. This study investigated the impact of the use of Geometer’s Sketch Pad (GSP) on students’ achievement in triangles and quadrilaterals employing a mixed method (embedded method), which used a quasi-experimental of non-equivalent groups. It further investigated the gender perception of using dynamic geometry software (DGS) in learning geometry and how their problem-solving skills improved. A sample of 80 students in the Krobo Community SHS of the Bono East region were used for this study. The groups were the control (40 students) and the experimental (40 students). Two achievement tests (pre-test and post-test) and questionnaire were used as the main instrument of the study. An independent sample t-test run on the results of the geometry achievement test (GAT) for the two groups revealed that students in both groups showed an increased in their achievement in triangles and quadrilaterals in the post test. However, students in the experimental groups achieved better results compared to those in the control group. Moreover, the gender perceptions of using DGS in their lessons was not significantly different since they agreed to use it. This study recommends the use of the geometer’s sketchpad in the learning of geometry and other topics in mathematics since its increase students’ motivation, interest and concepts understanding | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://ir.aamusted.edu.gh/handle/123456789/1063 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | |
| dc.title | THE IMPACT OF GEOMETER’S SKETCHPAD (GSP) ON THE ACHIEVEMENT OF STUDENTS IN TRIANGLES AND QUADRILATERALS IN THE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL | |
| dc.type | Thesis |