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Mathematics Teachers Standing on the Utilization of Digital Resources in Kathmandu, Nepal

Dirgha Raj Joshi 1 2 * , Mohan Rawal 3
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1 Manendra Ratna Campus Tahachal, Tribhuvan University, NEPAL2 Nepal Open University, NEPAL3 Shree Badhi Malika Secondary School Bajura, NEPAL* Corresponding Author
Contemporary Mathematics and Science Education, 2(1), January 2021, ep21004, https://doi.org/10.30935/conmaths/9679
Submitted: 22 September 2020, Published: 04 February 2021
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ABSTRACT

The standing of mathematics teachers on the use of digital resources represents the mathematics teaching-related of online resources, mobile applications, and software. The study focused on how mathematics teachers are using digital resources in their classroom practices. The study was carried out among 147 mathematics teachers in Kathmandu Nepal. The finding indicates that digital resources using the level of mathematics teachers were found low. The teaching experience is a contributing factor to the use of online resources whereas teaching level and qualifications are contributing factors of using the software. The finding suggested all stakeholders bargain away out towards the regular and effective application of digital resources in the classroom practice and digital capacity enhancement of teachers.
Keywords: Mathematics teaching, digital resources, ICT, software, mobile apps, online resources

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Joshi, D. R., & Rawal, M. (2021). Mathematics Teachers Standing on the Utilization of Digital Resources in Kathmandu, Nepal. Contemporary Mathematics and Science Education, 2(1), ep21004. https://doi.org/10.30935/conmaths/9679

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