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Version 1.3 – Updated November 2024

Technology in mathematics

Overview

  • Influence: Technology in mathematics
  • Domain: Technology, School, and Out-of-School Strategies
  • Sub-Domain: ICT in subjects
  • Potential to Accelerate Student Achievement: Potential to accelerate
  • Influence Definition: The use of various computer technologies in the teaching of mathematics.

Evidence

  • Number of meta-analyses: 29
  • Number of studies: 1,201
  • Number of students: 250,138
  • Number of effects: 2,316
  • Weighted mean effect size: 0.38
  • Robustness index: 5

Meta-Analyses

Meta-Analyses
Journal Title Author First Author's Country Article Name Year Published Variable Number of Studies Number of Students Number of Effects Effect Size
Educational Technology Burns & Bozeman USA Computer-assisted instruction and mathematics achievement: Is there a relationship? 1981 ICT in mathematics 40 0 40 0.40
Dissertation Leong Canada Meta-analysis of research on the adjunctive use of computers in secondary mathematics 1981 ICT in high school math 22 0 106 0.08
Educational Evaluation and Policy Analysis Athappilly, Smidchens, & Kofel USA A computer-based meta-analysis of the effects of modern mathematics in comparison with traditional mathematics 1983 ICT on Modern math vs. traditional math 134 0 810 0.10
Dissertation Kulik USA Effects of Computer-Based Teaching on Learners. 1983 ICT to teach high school math 65 0 65 0.44
Dissertation Gordon-Holliday USA A quantitative analysis of the relationship between computer graphics and mathematics achievement and problem-solving 1991 Computer graphics and math and problem solving 84 0 83 0.26
Dissertation Chen USA A meta-analysis of effectiveness of computer-based instruction in mathematics 1994 Computer based in math 76 0 98 0.47
Dissertation King USA Effects of computer-enhanced instruction in college-level mathematics as determined by a meta-analysis 1997 ICT college math 30 0 68 0.20
Dissertation Chadwick USA Computer-assisted instruction in secondary mathematics classrooms: a meta-analysis 1997 ICT in high school math 41 8,170 41 0.51
Dissertation Hsu USA The effectiveness of computer-assisted instruction in statistics education: a meta-analysis 2003 ICT in statistics 25 0 31 0.43
Dissertation Mitchell USA Educational Technology and Academic Achievement Among At-Risk Students. 1987 ICT in mathematics 12 0 16 0.24
Dissertation Schenker USA The effectiveness of technology use in statistics instruction in higher education: A meta-analysis using hierarchical linear modeling. 2007 ICT in statistics 46 0 117 0.24
Dissertation Tokpah USA The effects of computer algebra systems on students' achievement in mathematics 2008 ICT in algebra on achievement 31 7,342 102 0.38
Educational Psychology Review Li & Ma USA A Meta-Analysis of the Effects of Computer Technology on School Students' Mathematics Learning 2010 Computer technology on math 46 36,793 85 0.28
Review of Educational Research Sosa, Berger, Saw & Mary USA Effectiveness of Computer-Assisted Instruction in Statistics A Meta-Analysis 2011 ICT in statistics 45 9,639 45 0.33
Journal of Educational Computing Research Chan & Leung Macau Dynamic Geometry Software Improves Mathematical Achievement: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis 2014 ICT Dynamic geometry software on math 9 587 9 1.02
Report Slavin & Lake USA Effective Programs in Elementary Mathematics: A Best-Evidence Synthesis 2007 ICT 43 43,097 43 0.21
International Journal of Educational Research Xie, Cheung, & Lau China The effects of computer-assisted instruction on mathematics achievement in mainland China: A meta-analysis 2020 ICT in mathematics 33 13,171 33 0.35
Educational Sciences: Theory and Practice Demir & Basol Turkey Effectiveness of Computer-Assisted Mathematics Education (CAME) over Academic Achievement: A Meta-Analysis Study. 2014 ICT on math 40 5,623 40 0.90
Educational Research Review Cheung & Slavin Hong Kong The effectiveness of educational technology applications for enhancing mathematics achievement in K-12 classrooms: A meta-analysis. 2013 ICT on math 74 113,772 74 0.15
Journal of Educational Computing Research Higgins, Huscroft-D'Angelo, & Crawford UK Effects of technology in mathematics on achievement, motivation, and attitude: A meta-analysis. 2019 Technology in math 24 4,522 24 0.68
Necatibey Egitim Fakültesi Elektronik Fen ve Matematik Egitimi Dergisi Saygili & Cetin Turkey The Effects of Learning Management Systems (LMS) on Mathematics Achievement: A Meta-Analysis Study.  2021 LMS on math 43 0 43 0.36
Journal of Computer Assisted Learning Ran, Kim, & Secada USA A meta-analysis on the effects of technology's functions and roles on students' mathematics achievement in K-12 classrooms. 2021 Computer based in math 77 0 151 0.23
Journal of Educational Computing Research Ran, Kasli, & Secada USA A Meta-Analysis on Computer Technology Intervention Effects on Mathematics Achievement for Low-Performing Students in K-12 Classrooms. 2021 ICT on math 31 2,044 45 0.56
International Journal of Instruction Tamur, Juandi, & Kusumah Indonesia The Effectiveness of the Application of Mathematical Software in Indonesia; A Meta-Analysis Study 2020 Math software 51 0 51 1.16
Journal of Science Education Nakamura, Yamane, Nishiuchi, & Unzai Japan Meta-analysis of effectiveness of technology in science and mathematics class. 2019 Technology in science and math 11 0 11 0.40
FIRE: Forum for International Research in Education Akçay, Karahan, & Bozan Turkey The Effect of Using Technology in Primary School Math Teaching on Students' Academic Achievement: A Meta-Analysis Study. 2021 Technology in math 22 0 22 0.48
Computers and Education Benavides-Varela Italy Effectiveness of digital-based interventions for children with mathematical learning difficulties: A meta-analysis. 2020 Digital on math 15 1,073 15 0.55
Heliyon Wijaya, Cao, Weinhandl, & Tamur China A Meta-Analysis of the Effects of E-Books on students' mathematics achievement. 2022 e-books on math achievement 17 3,115 26 0.82
International Journal of Education Technology and Scientific Researches Sener Turkey The Impact Of Technology-Mediated Applications on Mathematics Achievement: A Meta-Analytical Review, 2023 Technology mediated apps on math 14 1,190 22 0.61
TOTAL/AVERAGE 1,201 250,138 2,316 0.44
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