• Computerized Aided Learning Of Mathematics For Senior Secondary School

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    • 1.7  LIMITATIONS OF THE STUDY
             Due to time constrains resulting from other schools activities, the topics treated are limited compared to the whole scheme of work for senior secondary schools (senior) with an automated test center of maximum of seven questions per topic. This means that the user can only answer seven questions on any area of his choice. But it is advisable that the user studies through the tutor before answering questions. However it is noteworthy that the tutor is complementary to teacher’s effort and not a replacement for the teachers’ effort.
      1.8  DEFINITION OF TERMS
      Internet: a network that links computer networks all over the world by satellite and telephone, connecting users with service networks such as e-mail and the World Wide Web                  
      CD plate: this is optical disk on which sound is recorded in a digital format by assigning numerical value to measurement of the sound.
      Computer: electronic device that accepts processes, stores and output data at high speeds according to programmed instruction.
      Website: An address identifying the location of the file on the internet, consisting of the protocol, the computer on which the file is located, and the file’s location on that computer.
      Tutorial: A chapter of book or manual, or a sector of a computer program, designed to provide instrument or training using exercise and assignment.
      Software: programs and applications that can be run on a computer system, e.g. word processing or database packages


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    • ABSRACT - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]A lot of problems are associated with the traditional way of teaching mathematics because it uses manual approach to impact knowledge to student which makes it time ineffective, time wasting, and high level of energy dissipation. Also due to the calculative nature and vast scope of mathematics, some students develop loss of interest during classroom learning. Although computer aided learning of mathematics have been used in the past in the department of mathematics at Heriot- Watt University in ... Continue reading---