Abstract:

Technological development affects all aspects of our lives including the field of education in general and the field of mathematics in particular. Teaching math with the help of computers contributes greatly to the quality of the lesson. The pupil can reach a better understanding, increase performance in the classroom and improve his achievement. The use of computers enriches the amount of knowledge that can be used and opens up new avenues of learning research.

Goals of the research were: To examine the point of view of math teachers regarding computer integration in the classroom. In addition, to see if there is a connection between their opinion and the actual integration of computers. The research was conducted using the qualitative method. Eighty two math teachers in junior high schools answered a questionnaire that included closed question pertaining to their opinion concerning computer integration in the teaching of mathematics and its integration in practice.

The research findings indicate that match teachers have a positive point of view concerning computer integration in teaching, in their opinion, computer integration in the classroom makes the lesson more interesting. In addition it was found that the main use of computers by the teachers was for preparing worksheets and presenting information to the pupils. There was also a significant positive correlation between the teachers opinion and the use of computers in practice, so that the more positive the opinion of the teacher towards the computer the more integrated the computer was in his teaching. In addition, a significant correlation was found between mastery of the computer programs and the use of the programs in the lessons, so that the more skilled the teacher was in the program the more chance there was of him using the program in the classroom. Another significant positive correlation was found between mastery of OFFICE, internet and email and the use of computers for teaching purposes. From a ENTER regression analysis we see that integration of computers in the classroom by teachers for teaching purposes is dependent upon the teacher's view of computers. The likely predictive variable is 10.1% of the variance of teachers' use of the computer for teaching purposes.

This research can contribute to various aspects of computer integration, mathematics, and optimal teaching. And lead the teachers to successfully assimilate the computer in their classrooms.

Keywords:

ICT, computer integration in teaching, teaching mathematics.