The effect of GeoGebra software–supported mathematics instruction on eighth‐grade students' conceptual understanding and retention

• Published in: Journal of computer assisted learning Vol. 37; no. 4; pp. 925 - 939
• Main Authors: Birgin, Osman, Uzun Yazıcı, Kübra
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Chichester, UK John Wiley & Sons, Inc 01.08.2021; Wiley; Wiley Subscription Services, Inc
• Subjects: Comparative Analysis; Computer Assisted Instruction; Computer Software; computer‐assisted instruction (CAI); Concept Formation; conceptual understanding; Control Groups; Derivatives; Design of experiments; Direct Instruction; Educational Environment; eighth grade; Foreign Countries; GeoGebra software; Geometry; Grade 8; Instructional Effectiveness; Integrals; Learning; Linear equations; Mathematical analysis; Mathematical Concepts; Mathematics; Mathematics Achievement; Mathematics Instruction; Mathematics Tests; Multiple choice; Pretests Posttests; Retention; Retention (Psychology); slope; Slopes; Software; Straight lines; Students; Teaching Methods; Turkey

The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of using dynamic geometry software (GeoGebra) on the eighth‐grade students' conceptual understanding and the retention of learning regarding linear equations and slope. In this study, a quasi‐experimental design with pre‐test, post‐test and de...