Use of geogebra computer-assisted instruction for Teaching and learning of rigid motion in some selected Junior high schools in the greater Accra metropolis

Abstract

The study sought to find out the effects of GeoGebra on the academic achievement of Junior High School (JHS) students in Rigid Motion in some selected schools in the Greater Accra Metropolis. The Solomon four-group design was used as the research design. Students from four comparable schools were purposefully selected as the control and experimental groups for the study. The difference in the performance of students when taught using the traditional method and when taught with GeoGebra was the main objective of the study. The current study used a mixed methods design of qualitative and quantitative approaches to explore the effect of the use of GeoGebra on students’ academic performance. The instruments for data collection were test and questionnaire items. The population was the Junior High School 2 (JHS 2) students in Sunflower School, Saint Theresa’s School, The Rock School and God’s Grace School. The data obtained were analyzed with both descriptive and inferential statistics. The independent variable in this study was the use of GeoGebra in the teaching of rigid motion, while dependent variable is the achievement of students in rigid motion. The data obtained was analyzed with the help of descriptive and inferential statistics for the uptake of technology. The study found out that GeoGebra would help improve the students’ understanding of rigid motion and hence improve performance. The study recommends that GeoGebra be used in teaching and learning of rigid motion in Junior High Schools. The findings of this study will be useful to Mathematics Education, Mathematics teachers, students and the school’s administration.