The data of the study have been obtained, primarily, via two scales, namely, the
Technology Perception Scale (T1) and the Computer Assisted Mathematics Instruction
Perception Scale (T2).
The Technology Perception Scale is a 5-point Likert-type scale from 1 (strongly
disagree) to 5 (strongly agree) comprising 28 items, developed by Tınmaz (2004) in the
Turkish language, for measuring prospective mathematics teachers’ perceptions regarding the
use of technology in education. Scores are obtained by the addition of points across items.
The higher the scores achieved in the scale, the more positive the individual’s perception
regarding the use of technology. The Cronbach alpha coefficient of the scale was calculated
as 0.86 by Tınmaz (2004). Three of the 28 items in the scale were omitted since they were not
related to the first sub-problem of the study. Sample items for the scale include “Computers
should be used in education”, “The use of technology in education increases the success of
students”, “The budget allocated for the use of technology in education is a good investment
for the future”, “The use of technology in the classroom improves the quality of education”
and “The use of technology in the classroom enriches the course curriculum”. In the present
study, the alpha reliability coefficient of the scale is 0.87.
The Computer Assisted Mathematics Instruction Perception Scale (T2) comprises a
total of 8 items (two demographic question forms and six open-ended questions) formed by
the researcher in order to qualitatively determine prospective mathematics teachers’
perceptions regarding computer assisted mathematics instruction. Demographic questions in
T2 are as follows; “How many mathematics-related software packages (programs) had you
heard of before participating in this study? Write the names of these programs.” and “What
are the lessons in relation to computers you have taken during your undergraduate education?
and, in this process, have you been taught any mathematics software?” Open-ended questions
in T2 are given below;
• In your opinion, can mathematics software assist the teacher in educational activities?
If so, how?
• In your opinion, can mathematics software contribute to learning? If so, how?
• Must technology be integrated into high school mathematics courses? What are your
opinions and suggestions regarding this issue?
• What are your thoughts on the adequacy of courses you took during your
undergraduate education for performing computer assisted mathematics instruction?
What do you suggest regarding this issue?
• How does the use of this software (GeoGebra) in mathematics courses affect students’
learning?
• If you have something to add in regard to the issue, please elaborate
The data of the study have been obtained, primarily, via two scales, namely, the
Technology Perception Scale (T1) and the Computer Assisted Mathematics Instruction
Perception Scale (T2).
The Technology Perception Scale is a 5-point Likert-type scale from 1 (strongly
disagree) to 5 (strongly agree) comprising 28 items, developed by Tınmaz (2004) in the
Turkish language, for measuring prospective mathematics teachers’ perceptions regarding the
use of technology in education. Scores are obtained by the addition of points across items.
The higher the scores achieved in the scale, the more positive the individual’s perception
regarding the use of technology. The Cronbach alpha coefficient of the scale was calculated
as 0.86 by Tınmaz (2004). Three of the 28 items in the scale were omitted since they were not
related to the first sub-problem of the study. Sample items for the scale include “Computers
should be used in education”, “The use of technology in education increases the success of
students”, “The budget allocated for the use of technology in education is a good investment
for the future”, “The use of technology in the classroom improves the quality of education”
and “The use of technology in the classroom enriches the course curriculum”. In the present
study, the alpha reliability coefficient of the scale is 0.87.
The Computer Assisted Mathematics Instruction Perception Scale (T2) comprises a
total of 8 items (two demographic question forms and six open-ended questions) formed by
the researcher in order to qualitatively determine prospective mathematics teachers’
perceptions regarding computer assisted mathematics instruction. Demographic questions in
T2 are as follows; “How many mathematics-related software packages (programs) had you
heard of before participating in this study? Write the names of these programs.” and “What
are the lessons in relation to computers you have taken during your undergraduate education?
and, in this process, have you been taught any mathematics software?” Open-ended questions
in T2 are given below;
• In your opinion, can mathematics software assist the teacher in educational activities?
If so, how?
• In your opinion, can mathematics software contribute to learning? If so, how?
• Must technology be integrated into high school mathematics courses? What are your
opinions and suggestions regarding this issue?
• What are your thoughts on the adequacy of courses you took during your
undergraduate education for performing computer assisted mathematics instruction?
What do you suggest regarding this issue?
• How does the use of this software (GeoGebra) in mathematics courses affect students’
learning?
• If you have something to add in regard to the issue, please elaborate
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