“…The integration of information and communication technologies into mathematics teaching (e.g., Stols et al 2008Stols et al , 2015a Studies relating to the impact/effectiveness of TPL programme interventions, notably on student learning outcomes, were few (e.g., Frick et al 2008;Ndlovu 2011a, b, c, d;Ndlovu 2014;Pourana et al 2015). Similarly, studies that specifically focused on TPL needs were few and far between (e.g., Rakumako and Laugksch 2010;Wessels and Nieuwoudt 2011;Julie et al 2011).…”