IMPACT OF VIRTUAL GEOMETRICAL INSTRUMENTS ON THE LEARNING OF SIMULTANEOUS EQUATIONS USING THE GRAPHICAL METHOD

In this paper, we explore the rapid advances in technology by using technology to create mathematical tasks that take advantage of what technology can do efficiently such as in graphing so as to enhance students ’ learning opportunities. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of using virtual geometrical instrument on students ’ understanding of solving simultaneous equations using the graphical method. The study involved one class of Secondary Two (Normal Academic) students (N=36) in Si Ling Secondary School. Half the class formed the experimental group using a technology-based pedagogical approach with virtual geometrical tools while the other half of the class formed the comparison group, using the traditional classroom teaching approach. Both groups took the same post-test, designed by the teacher. The results of the study indicated that there was a significant difference in the students ’ post-test mean scores in favor of the experimental group which was exposed to the technological-- 2-based pedagogical approach. The study will incorporate a discussion about the post test results, limitations and problems faced