Preliminary communication
COMPUTER USE IN MATHEMATICS TEACHING - OVERVIEW OF THE SITUATION IN SERBIA
Sladjana Dimitrijevic
; Faculty of Science, Department of Mathematics and Informatics, University of Kragujevac, Serbia
Branislav Z. Popovic
; Faculty of Science, Department of Mathematics and Informatics, University of Kragujevac, Serbia
Marija P. Stanic
; Faculty of Science, Department of Mathematics and Informatics, University of Kragujevac, Serbia
Abstract
In this study we analyse the quantity and the quality of the use of computers in mathematics teaching in schools (both primary and secondary) in Serbia, observing two samples. The data for the first research was obtained through a sample consisting of 142 experienced teachers. By conducting a survey we determined the current situation regarding personal and school use of computers, and also examined whether or not computer usage was affected by some non-attitudinal (e.g., demographic) and attitudinal variables. The second research included 123 beginner teachers, applicants for the professional state teacher license. The collected data was based on our estimates of the applicants’ preparation for the practical part of the licensing examination. We examined the impact of some demographic and academic factors on the quality of computer usage. In both researches, the data collected was coded and analysed using the SPSS 13.0 statistical program (cross tabulation and appropriate tests for comparing groups). The aims of our researches were to determine the current situation and give some possible suggestions for improving computer use
Keywords
beginner teachers; experienced teachers; quality of the computer use; quantity of computer use
Hrčak ID:
84133
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Publication date:
27.6.2012.
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