Integrating Specialized Mathematics Software in Teaching to Develop the Knowledge, Skills, Attitudes, and Computer Self-Efficacy of Mathematics Student Teachers

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1 پلاک 12 واحد 8

2 Assistant Professor, Department of educational sciences, Farhangian University, Tehran, Iran.

10.48310/itt.2026.21175.1221

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Background and Objectives: The development of knowledge, skills, and professional attitudes of student teachers is one of the main goals of the University of Farhangian, the integration of technology in teaching plays a fundamental role in achieving this goal. the aim of the Study was to enhance the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and computer self-efficacy of pre-service mathematics teachers through the integration of specialized mathematics software in teaching. Methods: This study is quantitative research conducted in a quasi-experimental design with control and experimental groups. The statistical population of this study included 220 student-teachers in the field of mathematics education at the bachelor's level of Farhangian University in the Allameh Amini campus of Tabriz, in second semester of the 2018-2019 academic year, that 32 student-teacher selected as a sample and randomly assigned to two groups of 16, one experimental and one control. The research instrument for collecting quantitative data consisted of a 34-item questionnaire to assess the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and computer self-efficacy of the student teachers. The experimental group received instruction for one semester using specialized mathematics software, while the control group was taught using conventional methods. At the end of the instructional period, both groups were evaluated through the questionnaire. For data analysis, descriptive statistics (mean and standard deviation) and inferential statistics (independent t-test) were used, and the data were analyzed using SPSS software. Findings: The results indicated that specialized mathematics software had a significant impact on the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and computer self-efficacy of pre-service mathematics teachers.

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Theory and Practice in Teachers Education

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Available Online from 21 September 2026

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