EFFECTIVENESS OF ICT INTEGRATED PEDAGOGY FOR MATHEMATICS IN TERMS OF PROBLEM SOLVING ABILITY OF CLASS IX STUDENTS OF MADHYA PRADESH

Abstract

Humanity’s unique position as the pinnacle of nature, driven by innate curiosity and creativity. This drive has fuelled continuous learning and led to significant technological advancements, transforming society and the global economy. Specifically, impact of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) across various sectors, particularly education, where it empowers learners, teachers, and administrators. This study investigates the effectiveness of ICT integrated pedagogy on problem solving ability for ninth-grade students in Madhya Pradesh. A true experimental pre-test post-test control group design was employed at GHS, Nayakheda, Datia, involving 92 students. Purposive and simple random sampling was used for school and treatment group selection, respectively. The findings highlight key features of effective ICT integration within mathematics instruction in the region.