ACADEMIC JOURNAL OF EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH AND MANAGEMENT (AJERM)
Enhancing Mathematical Performance in Primary School Boys: The Role of the Mathific Learning Platform
E-ISSN: 2390-4383
P-ISSN: 1330-3473
DOI: https://iigdpublishers.com/article/1005
In Trinidad and Tobago, a study was conducted to explore the effects of the Mathific Mathematics Learning Platform on primary school boys' performance and attitudes in Mathematics. The research, carried out in an all-boys primary school, utilized a mixed methods approach. The experimental group engaged with Mathific daily, while the control group received traditional instruction over ten weeks. Pre-and post-quizzes assessed Math proficiency, and questionnaires and focus group interviews gauged attitude and motivation changes. The results indicated that Mathific did not significantly impact academic performance. However, it positively influenced boys' attitudes and motivation towards Mathematics. Teachers believed that the software had the potential to enhance academic performance by improving students' overall engagement with the subject. This study sheds light on the importance of educational technology in shaping students' attitudes and motivations in Mathematics, even though it did not lead to significant academic improvements.
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