Computer Use in Math Lessons: Evidence From a Large-Scale International Survey

• In Event: AERA Poster Session 2
  In Poster Session: Mathematics Learning

Abstract

Prior research has suggested an increasing use of computers in education. This study examined the use of computers in math lessons for tasks such as drawing graphs, performing calculations, and data entry using a large scale sample of 15-year old students from 43 economies. Empirical results indicate that despite significant differences in economic, social, and cultural dimensions among surveyed countries, there is little difference in computer use in math lessons between students in OECD and non-OECD countries. Implications are discussed.

Author

• Jehanzeb R. Cheema, George Mason University