SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS INTEREST

The study was carried out to determine “assessing the influence of technology and culture on secondary school students interest in mathematics. Four research questions was raised to guide this study, How does technology influence students interest in Mathematics? How do cultural factors influence students’ interest in Mathematics? How does cultural factors influence students attitude in mathematics? Does technology influenced students’ attitude to mathematics? the main purpose of the study is is to assess the influence of Technology and culture on Secondary school students interest in Mathematics. Find out the extent use of manipulative improve students attitude towards mathematics learning. The population of this study consist two thousand seven hundred and sixty (2760) SSII students from the 14 public senior secondary schools in Egor Local Government Area of Edo State. The sample for this study consisted of 338 students selected from a total of Fourteen (14) public Secondary schools located in the Egor Local Government Area. The following were recommended; Incorporate Educational Games: Schools should integrate more educational mathematics games to make learning fun and engaging. Utilize Interactive Platforms: Tools like Code.org and interactive simulations should be widely adapted to aid in concept visualization and collaborative learning. Leverage Educational Software: Implement educational software and online whiteboards to create dynamic and stimulating learning environments. Emphasize Cultural Support: Encourage 8 family and community involvement in students’ mathematical education to reinforce positive attitudes and perseverance. Personalized Learning Tools: Schools should provide personalized learning paths and diagnostic assessments to cater to individual student needs and strengths.