Desmos Application Integration on Teaching Practices: A Study of J1 High School Mathematics Teachers
Mark Kenneth A. Ones
markkennethones@gmail.com
University of Perpetual Help System-DALTA
Las Piňas City, Manila, Philippines
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54476/ioer-imrj/
ABSTRACT
In the digital age, technology significantly enhances mathematics instruction by providing a range of interactive tools that foster greater comprehension, teamwork, and practical application. Through intentional integration, technology enhances learning experiences and makes abstract mathematical concepts more approachable and meaningful by enabling students to participate in dynamic activities, visualize complex concepts through simulations, and collaborate more successfully. The study aimed to determine the relationship between the integration of the Desmos program, and the methodologies employed by J1 math teachers. The 54 J1 Math teachers responded to a survey created by the researcher, using a combination of descriptive-correlational and descriptive-comparative research methods. According to the findings, most J1 Mathematics teachers were male, between the ages of 25 and 34, had master’s degrees, and had taught for at least five years in the United States; overall, there is a moderate level of integration between Desmos and teaching methods; When teachers were grouped by age, notable variations were found in the degree of technology integration of the Desmos application about teaching methods and curriculum content, whereas when teachers were grouped by sex, notable variations were found in the degree of technology integration of the Desmos application about assessment and reporting; When teachers were grouped by age, significant differences in their level of teaching practices were found in terms of instructional efficiency, student engagement, and perceived effectiveness. Furthermore, a robust positive link existed between the teaching techniques of J1 Mathematics educators and the Extent of technology integration, specifically for the Desmos application.
Keywords: Desmos Application, Instructional Styles, Teaching Practices, Technology Integration, Student Engagement
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