THE IMPACT OF TECHNOLOGY ON TEACHING AND LEARNING OF MATHEMATICS IN PRE-PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN ONITSHA SOUTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, ANAMBRA STATE

Abstract

This study focused on impact of technology in teaching and learning of Mathematics in pre-primary schools in Onitsha South Local Government Area of Anambra state. Descriptive Survey research design was adopted for the study. It was guided by three research questions. The population comprised of 305 pre- primary school teachers in Onitsha South Local Government Area. The sample comprised of one hundred and five (105) teachers, sixty –six (66) Primary school teachers and thirty – nine (39) Pre – primary school teachers.  A 15-item questionnaire was used for collection of data from the teachers. The questionnaire was validated by two lecturers, while spilt half method was used to confirm the reliability of the instrument at coefficient of 0.88. The data were presented in tables and analysed using mean. Results of the study showed that the effective use of technology in teaching and learning of Mathematics in pre-primary schools make children to learn at a faster rate. Similarly, government should train teachers on how to use computer sets and software packages. Recommendations were also made that the government should make efforts to provide technology facilities in pre – primary schools and teachers should be sensitized on the need to use these facilities in mathematics teaching and learning.