The Effectiveness of Dynamic Geometry Software Applications in Learning Mathematics: A Meta-Analysis Study
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Title
The Effectiveness of Dynamic Geometry Software Applications in Learning Mathematics: A Meta-Analysis Study
Subject
Dynamic Geometry Software
Meta-analysis
Mathematical ability
Study Char-acteristics
Description
The purpose of this study was to (1) assess the impact of using Dynamic Geometry Software (DGS) on students’ mathematical abilities, (2) determine the differences in effectiveness based on study characteristics in order to help educators decide under what conditions the use of DGS would be suitable in improving students' mathematical abilities. This meta-analysis study investigates 57 effect sizes from 50 articles that have been published in journals, international and domestic proceedings from 2010 to 2020 using the Comprehensive Meta-Analysis (CMA) tool as a calculation tool. Meanwhile, the Hedges coefficient is applied to the calculation of the effect size at the 95% confidence level. Based on a random effect model with a standard error of 0.09, the analysis results have found an overall effect size of 1.07. This means that learning using DGS has a high positive effect on students' mathematical abilities. The effect size of 1.07 explains the average student who uses DGS exceeds 84% math ability of those in conventional classes that are initially equivalent. Analysis of the study characteristics found significant differences in terms of sample size, student to computer ratio, and education level. This research showed the DGS used was more effective under certain conditions. First, it is very effective in sample conditions less than or equal to 30. Second, it provides classrooms with a sufficient number of computers, allowing students to use them individually, which is required to achieve higher effectiveness levels. Third, DGS is effective in high schools and colleges than in junior high schools. These facts can help educators in deciding on the appropriate sample sizes, student to computer ratios, and future levels of education in using DGS.
Creator
Juandi, Dadang
Kusumah, Yaya Sukjaya
Tamur, Maximus
Perbowo, Krisna Satrio
Siagian, Muhammad Daut
Sulastri, Rini
Negara, Habibi R. P
Source
International Journal of Interactive Mobile Technologies (iJIM); Vol. 15 No. 02 (2021); pp. 18-37
1865-7923
Publisher
International Association of Online Engineering (IAOE), Vienna, Austria
Date
2021-01-26
Rights
Copyright (c) 2021 Dadang Juandi, Yaya Sukjaya Kusumah, Maximus Tamur, Krisna Satrio Perbowo, Muhammad Daut Siagian, Rini Sulastri, Habibi R. P Negara
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Format
application/pdf
Language
eng
Type
info:eu-repo/semantics/article
info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion
Peer-reviewed Article
Identifier
Citation
Dadang Juandi et al., The Effectiveness of Dynamic Geometry Software Applications in Learning Mathematics: A Meta-Analysis Study, International Association of Online Engineering (IAOE), Vienna, Austria, 2021, accessed November 7, 2024, https://igi.indrastra.com/items/show/1876