Effectiveness of mathematics education through computer training programs on mathematics learning and interest in mathematics of slow learner students

computer training programs on learning mathematics concepts and interest in mathematics of slow learner students.

This research was quasi-experimental with pretest-posttest design and control group. The statistical population consisted of all elementary second grade slow learner students of Sangar City in the academic year of 2016-2017, from among whom 30 students were selected through convenient sampling method and were divided into two groups of experiment and control (15 in the experiment group and 15 in the control group). The experiment group was trained through computer training programs (within 10 sessions of 45 minutes), but the control group did not receive any educational intervention. The research tools included the Mental Learning Ability Questionnaire of Secondary Grade (Tabrizi, 2010), Wechsler IQ Scale for Children (Wechsler, 1949) and Interest in Mathematics Questionnaire (Nemati, 2009). Finally, the data were analyzed using one-way and multivariate analysis of covariance and analyzed using SPSS 16.0 software.

The results of covariance analysis showed that mathematical education through computer training programs, improves learning of mathematical concepts and increases interest in mathematics in slow learner students (P<0/001).

Regarding the effect of this training program, the use of computer-aided teaching technology is essential in teaching slow learner students.