Evaluation of a Computer Package for Teaching Fractions in Sudanese Basic Schools

Abstract

This research investigates the effectiveness of a learning package on Mathematics Instruction for Grade 5 in Sudanese Schools. The learning package is a mathematics lesson on fractions. During this research the researcher will determine the extent to which the learning objectives were met, as well as to assess the usefulness of the learning package for Sudanese schools.

The learning Package was tested on 50 students, from Nosiaba Basic School in Khartoum. The students worked through the learning package for 45 minutes after that they filed in the questionnaires. Hannafin and Peck adequacies of evaluation (Pedagogical adequacy, Cosmetic adequacy, Technical adequacy, and Curriculum adequacy) and the theories of Behaviorism are the basis of discussion on evaluation of the effectiveness of the learning package programme. Various evaluation instruments are discussed, as they relate to the four adequacies of evaluation. [Multiple instruments should be used in any evaluation. Each instrument has inherent strengths and weaknesses. Multiple instruments also provide more credibility and may produce different results that could be missed with a single evaluation instrument].

The most important findings in this research are: All the students found that, the programme was very informative and well presented. It helps the learners to identify each navigation buttons and move from link to link, slide to slide without any difficulty. The presentation is motivational, simple, clear and understandable. It is an interactive and informative programme for learners. It is easy to use.