To Investigate The Effects Of Integrating Ict In Teaching Of Mathematics In Public Secondary Schools In Bungoma North District, Kenya

ABSTRACT

Mathematics is regarded essential and useful to most people. Its usefulness can be observed

in social, aesthetic, artistic, communication and utility aspects of life. This makes it part and

parcel of mans' daily life.

The social nature of mathematics deals with humankind and how he interacts with society

and environment. Mathematics also provides beauty in our environment expressed in terms

of such aspects as buildings, latest vehicle designs, all which incorporate shapes.

The aim of the study is to investigate the effect of integrating computer in the teaching of

mathematics in public secondary schools in Bungoma North, Kenya. The literature review has

been done on Computer and Information technology and mathematics. The study shows that

the use of computer in teaching mathematics affects performance positively in mathematics.

The research objectives will be:-

1. Find out the gender differences in the teachers' attitudes towards the use of computers

in mathematics instruction.

2. Determine the computer programming skills required by the mathematics teachers.

The research question will include:-

ls the use of computers having any influence in performance?

The research design to be used here will be a survey design. The sampling procedure will be

purposive random sampling which will include Ministry of Education officials, School heads,

Students and University libraries.

The data shall be analyzed statistically in tables, charts and graphs. The findings will be used

by the stakeholders to improve the teaching of mathematics in public schools.