THE USE OF COMMUNICATION AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT) IN MATHEMATICS TEACHING

Abstract

Education transformation in Malaysia requires teachers to equip themselves with skills in the use of communication and information technology (ICT) in line with the developmental needs of national education policy. Based on these needs, this study was conducted to study the level of ICT use in teaching mathematics in secondary schools especially in the state of Kedah. This study used a cross-sectional survey design involving 343 mathematics teachers. Descriptive analysis of demographic aspects and average score (mean) was used to explain the level of variables studied. Based on the data analysis using SPSS, the mean scores on the use of ICT in the classroom were moderate (mean = 3.19). The findings of this study can serve as a guide for the Ministry of Education Malaysia and education officials to understand and further design intensive training programs, in particular, the strengthening of ICT use in national educational institutions.