The use of technology in the teaching of mathematics at the university level has long been introduced; but many among the lecturers, especially those that have taught for many years, still opt for a traditional teaching method, that is, by lecture talk. One reason is that lecturers themselves were not exposed to the technologies available and how it can assist in the teaching and learning procedures (T&L) in mathematics. GeoGebra is a mathematical software which is open and free and has just recently been introduced in Malaysia. Compared with the software Cabri Geometry and Geometer's Sketchpad (GSP), which only focus on geometry, GeoGebra is able to connect geometry, algebra and numerical representation. Realizing this, the researchers have conducted a study to expose the university lecturers on the use of GeoGebra in T&L. The researchers chose to do the research on mathematics lecturers at the Department of Computer Science and Mathematics (JSKM), Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM), Penang. The objective of this study is to determine whether an exposure to GeoGebra software can affect the conceptual knowledge and procedural teaching of mathematics at the university level. This study is a combination of descriptive and qualitative. One session was conducted in an open workshop for all the 45 lecturers. From that total, four people were selected as a sample. The sample was selected by using a simple random sampling method. This study used materials in the form of modules during the workshop. In terms of conceptual knowledge, the results showed that the GeoGebra software is appropriate, relevant and highly effective for in-depth understanding of the selected topics. While the procedural aspects of teaching, it can be one of the teaching aids and considerably facilitate the lecturers.
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22 April 2013
PROCEEDINGS OF THE 20TH NATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES: Research in Mathematical Sciences: A Catalyst for Creativity and Innovation
18–20 December 2012
Palm Garden Hotel, Putrajaya, Malaysia
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April 22 2013
A survey on the effectiveness of using GeoGebra software towards lecturers' conceptual knowledge and procedural mathematics
Masturah Wan Salleh;
Masturah Wan Salleh
SMKA Nibong Tebal, Jalan Permatang Tok Mahat, 14300 Nibong Tebal, Penang,
Malaysia
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Hajar Sulaiman
Hajar Sulaiman
School of Mathematical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 11800 USM, Penang,
Malaysia
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Masturah Wan Salleh
Hajar Sulaiman
SMKA Nibong Tebal, Jalan Permatang Tok Mahat, 14300 Nibong Tebal, Penang,
Malaysia
AIP Conf. Proc. 1522, 330–336 (2013)
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Masturah Wan Salleh, Hajar Sulaiman; A survey on the effectiveness of using GeoGebra software towards lecturers' conceptual knowledge and procedural mathematics. AIP Conf. Proc. 22 April 2013; 1522 (1): 330–336. https://doi.org/10.1063/1.4801143
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