Perception of Mathematics Teachers in Marginal Regions Toward the Use of ICT and Manipulative Tools as Learning Media

Abstract

The aim of this research was to determine mathematics teachers' perception on ICT and manipulative materials as learning media, discover the difference between the usage of ICT and manipulative materials as learning media among participants responses based on their region and school level. A survey was designed within two domains, the usability of both ICT and manipulative materials and the importance of using both ICT and manipulative materials. The sample used was 84 mathematics teachers (29 Elementary, 41 Junior-High, and 14 Senior-High) for perception toward ICT and 81 mathematics teachers (33 Elementary, 36 Junior High, and 12 Senior High) for perception toward manipulative materials. They teach at various schools in marginal area of Indonesia. The findings revealed that in both media and domains, the participants' perception logit means differ significantly. Findings unveiled significant differences between the usage of ICT and manipulative materials and so did the importance of ICT and manipulative materials. They have a better perception of the use of manipulatives than ICT.