The Effectiveness of a Training Program Based on Geometer's Sketchpad Program in Developing Mathematical Generalizations Teaching Skills among Female Student - Teachers at the Islamic University of Gaza

Abstract

     The aim of the study is to reveal the effectiveness of a training program based on the Sketchpad program (G.S.P) in developing the skills of teaching mathematical generalizations among female student teachers at the Islamic University of Gaza. To achieve the goal of the research, the researchers have used the quasi-experimental approach with a single group. The sample consists of (22) female mathematics teacher registered for a field training course in the College of Education, who have been chosen randomly. The researchers have prepared a note card consisting of (36) items distributed on three axes; planning skills, implementation skills and evaluation skills. They are used to assess the performance of students for the skills of teaching mathematical generalizations using the Sketchpad program (G.S.P). The findings of the study have recommended the necessity of training student teachers in faculties of education to use the Sketchpad program (G.S.P) in teaching mathematics subjects, especially mathematical generalizations.