The objectives of these mixed methods were to 1) improve students’ performance in calculus by using GeoGebra software and 2) investigate students’ experiences with and perspectives on using GeoGebra software in calculus. The participants were 58 mathematics teacher students at a university in Thailand. The instruments in this study were a test; this was called the Calculus Achievement Test (CAT), which consists of limits and continuity; a derivative of function; and its application; and a questionnaire with an interview with a student. The statistics for qualitative data were gathered from instruction; we used percentages, mean scores, standard deviations, and a one-sample t-test; while quantitative data was gathered from students’ reflections and interviews. The results showed: 1) the results of the one-sample t-test show that using GeoGebra Software in Calculus is effective in students’ performance; 2) the data, the quantitative findings show that students were more interested and excited during the intervention. Students could better show their creativity and learn about themselves because of the intervention. Teaching calculus with GeoGebra embedded is a good and effective way to do things. The finding shows a good chance of developing technology-integrated math curricula for teaching and learning calculus.
The objectives of these quasi-experimental methods were to improve academic performance in geometry using a mastery learning approach through GeoGebra for mathematics teacher students and to investigate students’ satisfaction with using a mastery learning approach through GeoGebra in geometry. The participants were divided into two groups, involving 30 and 29 students, respectively. The experimental group with 30 students received instruction in the mastery learning approach through GeoGebra, while the control group received a traditional education in learning geometry. At the end of the lessons, post-tests were administered to both groups. The statistical difference between the participant’s post-test academic performance in the experimental and control groups was analyzed with an independent sample t-test after examining the assumptions of this test, namely normality and homogeneity in each group, while percentages and means were used to assess the satisfaction of the experimental group. The instruments used were the Geometry Achievement Test (GAT), which consists of 2D and 3D dimensions, and a questionnaire with satisfied students. Results of the study indicated that the scores of academic performances in the experimental group were significantly higher than those of the control group. Analysis of the questionnaire responses indicated a positive overall satisfaction with using a mastery learning approach through GeoGebra in geometry. On the other hand, instruction with a mastery learning approach through GeoGebra supported students’ learning of these subjects meaningfully and conceptually.
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