The Impact of Using Geogebraprogram on the Academic Achievement in Mathematics Among Females Secondary Students in Jeddah - Saudi Arabia.

Abstract

To assess the impact of using modern mathematical software on the academic achievement in mathematics among females secondary students. Methods: A descriptive study, used interview questionnaire to assess students opinions about studying mathematics using technology. 25 students of 37th girls secondary school were selected by random sampling. This study was conducted in the 37th girls secondary school only one first semester of academic year 2011-2012. (SPSS) program was used for data analysis. Results: 68% of students confirmed that using modern technology helps them in understanding Math better than Traditional teaching methods. Changing teaching methods to modern ones helps 64% of students who confirmed that. There is almost a consensus from sample members that their academic achievements enhanced after a while of using modern software in studying upon to 58% of sample members. Conclusion: Using modern mathematical software has positive effects on the academic achievement in mathematics.