Use of Computer Simulations for the Understanding and Retention of Mathematical Concepts

  • Farkhunda Rasheed Choudhary EPPSL Department, Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad
  • Tariq Javed Federal Government Educational Institutions (C/G), Directorate, Rawalpindi
DOI: https://doi.org/10.35993/ijitl.v7i2.857

Abstract

Simulations provide unique features and instructional benefits for the improved understanding of concepts. This study aimed to find the effect of computer simulations on the understanding and retention of mathematical concepts. This was an experimental research. A sample of 100 students participated in this experimental research.  The sample was further distributed into an equal number of students in two groups. Some topics were selected from the grade–IX mathematics textbook. The selected mathematical topics were taught to the control group by lecture method whereas computer simulations were used for teaching mathematical concepts to the experimental group. Data analysis showed that in the posttest, the experimental group performed better than the control group at a 0.05 level of significance. The scores of the retention test of the experimental group were also found better than the control group. It is recommended to include computer simulations in the teaching-learning process for better comprehension of abstract concepts of mathematics.    

Keywords: Achievement, Mathematical Concepts, Retention, Simulations

Published
2021-12-31
Issue
Vol. 7 No. 2 (2021): International Journal of Innovation In Teaching And Learning (IJITL)
Section
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