EVALUATING THE IMPACT OF GEOMETER'S SKETCHPAD ON SENIOR SECONDARY STUDENTS' PERFORMANCE IN QUADRATIC GRAPHING

Authors

  • Wisdom Kwarteng Berekum College of Education, Ghana

Keywords:

Geometer's Sketchpad, Quadratic Graphing, Senior Secondary Students

Abstract

This study investigates the impact of Geometer's Sketchpad (GSP) on the performance of senior secondary school students in quadratic graphing. The objective is to assess how the use of GSP, a dynamic geometry software, influences students' understanding and skills in plotting and interpreting quadratic functions. The research employs a mixed-methods approach, combining quantitative assessments of students' performance with qualitative feedback from participants. Data were collected from pre- and post-intervention tests, alongside student and teacher surveys, to gauge improvements in graphing accuracy, conceptual understanding, and overall engagement. Preliminary results indicate that students using GSP show significant improvements in their ability to construct and analyze quadratic graphs compared to those who did not use the software. This study highlights the potential of interactive software tools in enhancing mathematical learning and suggests practical implications for incorporating GSP into the curriculum to foster deeper understanding and proficiency in quadratic graphing.

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Published

2024-09-01

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Wisdom Kwarteng. (2024). EVALUATING THE IMPACT OF GEOMETER’S SKETCHPAD ON SENIOR SECONDARY STUDENTS’ PERFORMANCE IN QUADRATIC GRAPHING. Current Research Journal of Pedagogics, 5(09), 1–6. Retrieved from https://www.masterjournals.com/index.php/crjp/article/view/1728

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Vol. 5 No. 09 (2024): Volume 05 Issue 09

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