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The Effect of Using Interactive Spreadsheet as a Demonstrative Tool in the Teaching and Learning of Mathematics Concepts


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This investigation studied pre-service teachers' development of reform oriented teaching through the use of interactive spreadsheet a demonstrative teaching tool in the learning of secondary school mathematics concepts. A qualitative analysis of various data sources (written lesson plans and reflections, observations, and interviews) for 8 participants working in teams of two was conducted. Findings showed the participants' growth in understanding and implementing interactive spreadsheet as a teaching tool in the development of mathematics lessons; their pedagogies and classroom management were enhanced. Furthermore, the study showed that adoption of the spreadsheet application as a tool for instruction and learning was key in enhancing students' higher-order thinking and mathematics concepts formation. Implications of these findings are discussed.
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Douglas D. Agyei
University of Cape Coast, Faculty of Education, Department of Science and Mathematics Education Cape Coast, Ghana

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This investigation studied pre-service teachers' development of reform oriented teaching through the use of interactive spreadsheet a demonstrative teaching tool in the learning of secondary school mathematics concepts. A qualitative analysis of various data sources (written lesson plans and reflections, observations, and interviews) for 8 participants working in teams of two was conducted. Findings showed the participants' growth in understanding and implementing interactive spreadsheet as a teaching tool in the development of mathematics lessons; their pedagogies and classroom management were enhanced. Furthermore, the study showed that adoption of the spreadsheet application as a tool for instruction and learning was key in enhancing students' higher-order thinking and mathematics concepts formation. Implications of these findings are discussed.

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