Effects of ICT in Teaching and Learning Mathematics in Senior High Schools: A Case Study of Fanteakwa North and South Districts in the Eastern Region

It is imperative to state that both
Mathematics and Information and Communication
Technology constitute important disciplines of Science,
Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
education that play an inextricable and profound role in
stimulating innovation and creativity in a society riddled
with numerous challenges in which the educational
environment is not exempted. The overarching tenacity
of this exploration was to examine the effects of ICT in
coaching and learning Mathematics in Senior High
Schools with focus on the Fanteakwa North and South
Districts in the Eastern Region. The study engaged both
purposive and random sampling techniques and primary
data elicited with the aid of structured questionnaire

designed based on a five point Likert Scale and semi-
structured interview. Data elicited from the field was

analyzed with both descriptive and explanatory
techniques. Frequencies, means, medians, standard
deviations and graphs were employed as tools of analysis
with the service of Microsoft Excel and drawing from the
standpoint of the outcomes, suffice to conclude that
incorporation of ICT in Mathematics instructions has
optimistic and noteworthy impact on the outcome of
students’ academic performance in Mathematics and as
well stimulate positive, interactive, collaborative and
multidimensional learning environment despite several
barriers and challenges including lack of curriculum
materials as well as professional skills and knowledge
gaps due to lack of professional training programs. This
is therefore closely followed with recommendations to
help address the challenges.