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ERIC Number: ED664660
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2024-Dec
Pages: 15
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Teachers' Narratives on Integrating GeoGebra for Enhancing Conceptual Understanding in Mathematics
Binod Prasad Pant; Niroj Dahal; Bal Chandra Luitel
Online Submission, Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Asian Technology Conference in Mathematics (ATCM 2024) (29th, Yogyakarta, Indonesia, Dec 8-11, 2024)
Integrating information and communication technology (ICT) in mathematics education has been increasingly recognized as a powerful tool for increasing students' interest and performance. It is widely discussed that students' understanding of mathematical ideas is not satisfactory, especially in terms of conceptual understanding. Using narrative inquiry as a research method, we examined the experiences of four secondary mathematics teachers-two men and two women-who successfully integrated GeoGebra while teaching geometry and function , an ICT application, into their regular mathematics classes. These classes typically consist of around 20 students aged 13 to 14 years. Through in-depth interviews and reflective narratives, this study explored the teachers' insights on how GeoGebra transforms the learning environment in school mathematics. The participants reported that GeoGebra significantly advances concept formation by allowing students to visualize and manipulate mathematical ideas and concepts such as geometric shapes and algebraic functions. This interactive engagement clarifies abstract ideas and accelerates students' curiosity and motivation, making learning more enjoyable. Further, participants observed that students are more enthusiastic and willing to engage with challenging mathematical problems when using GeoGebra. The study concluded with recommendations for teachers to use GeoGebra effectively in math lessons. It advocates for professional development programs to equip teachers with the necessary skills to integrate ICT tools like GeoGebra effectively and suggests avenues for further research to explore the long-term impact of such technologies on student engagement and learning outcomes. [This paper was published in: "Proceedings of the 29th Asian Technology Conference in Mathematics (ATCM 2024)," edited by Wei-Chi Yang, Douglas Meade, & Weng Kin Ho, Mathematics and Technology, LLC, 2024, pp. 411-19.]
Publication Type: Speeches/Meeting Papers; Reports - Research
Education Level: Secondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Nepal
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