Integration of Information Communication Technology in Teaching and its Impact on Mathematics Academic Achievement of Public Secondary School Learners in Garissa County, Kenya
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2024-09
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Kenyatta University
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The integration of ICT in classrooms has been proposed as a strategy to enhance students' academic performance in mathematics. This study examined the impact of ICT use on mathematics achievement in secondary schools in Garissa County, Kenya. The research objectives were to: (a) assess the availability of ICT resources for mathematics instruction, (b) determine the strategies teachers employ to integrate ICT into lessons, (c) evaluate mathematics teachers' attitudes towards ICT integration, and (d) compare the mathematics performance between schools using ICT and those that do not. The study employed a descriptive survey design based on the Diffusion of Innovations Theory. The target population comprised students, mathematics teachers, and school administrators from 18 public secondary schools in Garissa County, with a sample of 267 students in grades 3 and 4, 10 school administrators, and 18 mathematics teachers. Data were gathered through interviews, classroom observations, and surveys. Analysis was conducted using descriptive statistics for qualitative data and inferential statistics for quantitative data, with correlation coefficients calculated. The findings revealed that projectors, GeoGebra, and smart TVs were the main ICT tools available, though their use was limited. The most common ICT integration methods were PowerPoint presentations and whiteboard displays. Teachers generally supported ICT integration, and schools employing ICT resources showed better performance in mathematics. The study concluded that inadequate ICT resources and limited teacher expertise hinder effective mathematics instruction. It recommends increasing ICT resources, enhancing teacher ICT skills, updating software, and encouraging varied ICT use in mathematics lessons. The findings are valuable to policymakers, school administrations, the Ministry of Education, and NGOs in promoting effective ICT use to improve students' mathematics performance.
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A Thesis Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Award of the Degree of Master of Education (Mathematics Education) in the School of Education of Kenyatta University
September, 2024