An Examination of Computer -Based Instructions (CBT) in the Teaching of Quadratic Functions and Equations in Senior High Schools in Ghana; The Case of Dwamena Akenten and Namong Senior High Schools

The study examined the use of Computer -Based Instructions (CBT) in the teaching of quadratic functions and equations in Senior High Schools in Kumasi-Ghana, specifically Dwamena Akenten and Namong Senior High Schools respectively using quasi-experimental approach.The population of the study was 2070 and a stratified method of sampling was used to sample 80 students for experimental and control exercises. The students were pre-tested to ascertain their equivalence in achievement and post-tested after the interventions. The experimental group was ahead of the control group in achievement after comparing their post-test means. This led to the rejection of the null hypothesis which said that, “there is no significant difference in the achievement levels of the two groups†. The findings further revealed that students completed three times more exercises compared to what would have been expected with traditional worksheets. Moreover, teachers found that the activity was easy to administer and Control. Hence the study concluded that the use of the ICT tools have some comparative advantage over the traditional teacher presentation. The study concluded that the use of the ICT tools has some comparative advantage over the traditional teacher presentation. The researcher thus recommended that Computer –Based Instructions should be inculcated into the teaching and learning of Mathematics to improve upon students’ achievement levels in our schools.