Examining the Impact of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Integration in Chinese Middle School Mathematics Teaching and Learning

Abstract

- The study investigated the impact of Information Communication Technology (ICT) integration in Chinese middle school mathematics teaching and learning. ICT integration in mathematics teaching and learning continues to assist mathematics instructors in the global requirement to replace the traditional mathematics teaching and learning method. ICT is considered one of the main elements in transforming and developing the education sector in China. China has invested much in using ICT tools and facilities and training its teachers to be equipped with the 21 st -century demands of effective teachers. For the study, the researchers used survey questionnaires designed and distributed to 70 middle school mathematics students and 13 mathematics teachers from 3 public middle schools in Shaoxing City, China. The data analysis included frequencies, percentages, and means to find answers to all the study's research questions. The findings indicated that integrating ICT into mathematics instruction significantly impacts teachers and their students. The findings also indicated that Chinese middle school mathematics teachers have the knowledge and skills to integrate ICT into lesson planning and teaching. Chinese middle school mathematics classrooms also have well-equipped ICT facilities for mathematics lessons, which are vital in enhancing students' understanding and performance in mathematics. The paper provides empirical evidence of the extent and impact of ICT integration in Chinese middle school mathematics education, which is worth emulating by other countries.