Abstract:
The main purpose of this study was to ascertain the differences existing
between the use of Computer Based Instruction (CB1) and the traditional method
of teaching mathematics. The study was conducted in two basic schools in Kasoa.
The schools were St. Martha’s Basic school and Emmanuel Presby basic school
all in Kasoa. The survey was conducted by using questionnaire and achievement
test items. Items in the Questionnaire and the text items were of relevance to the
purpose of the survey they were administered in two basic schools. The data was
collected, organized and analyzed using frequency, percentage and t-test. It came
to light that students attitude towards CBI in Ghana was positive.
Again, the study revealed that students in the basic schools who were
taught with CBI scored higher marks than those who received traditional method
of teaching. Also, there was significant difference in the academic achievement of
students taught with CBI and those taught with Traditional method. Conclusions
drawn from the study were that, since the students had positive attitude towards
CBI they are likely to embrace instructions using CBI. Again, if CBI is adopted
by all schools it is likely to improve academic performance. Based on the findings
it was recommended that Government and the Ghana Education Service should
equip the basic schools with enough computers and educational software that can
facilitate the use of CBI.
