The investigation of the views of student mathematics teachers towards computer-assisted mathematics instruction

Abstract The aim of this study is to investigate the views of student mathematics teachers towards Computer-Assisted Mathematics Instruction (CAMI). This study was conducted using survey method. The sample consisted of total 180 student mathematics teachers. “CAMI Questionnaire” developed by Yenilmez and Sarier (2007) consisting of thirty 5-point Likert-type items was used as an instrument. The data were analyzed by using the SPSS 13.0 statistics program. This study showed that the views of student mathematics teachers towards CAMI are positive. The views of student teachers towards CAMI showed no significant difference in terms of gender and computer ownership, whereas it posed a significant difference in terms of the frequency of computer usage, year of study, having an experience of CAI and computer competency.

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