Secondary students' perceptions in Melilla on the use of digital technologies in mathematics
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Keywords

secondary education
mathematics
perception
information and communication technologies enseñanza secundaria
matemáticas
percepción
tecnologías de la información y de la comunicación

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Hossein-Mohand, H., Hossein-Mohand, H., Albanese, V., & Mohamed-Chemlali, N. (2026). Secondary students’ perceptions in Melilla on the use of digital technologies in mathematics. Aula Abierta, 55(1), 95–107. https://doi.org/10.17811/rifie.22246

Abstract

The integration of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) has transformed mathematics education, fostering more interactive and adaptive methods, especially in multicultural contexts like Melilla (Spain). This cross-sectional quantitative study analyzed the perception of 2018 secondary students regarding ICT's contribution to academic performance in mathematics. Conditional probability calculations revealed that frequent communication with teachers and the use of ICT for math tasks are associated with positive perceptions. Ordinal logistic regression identified factors such as gender, ICT use at home, and digital communication as key determinants. A discriminant analysis defined a predictive model based on ICT usage at home, perceptions of working with ICT in mathematics, digital communication with teachers, and educational level. The findings highlight the importance of policies ensuring equitable access to ICT to reduce gender gaps and promote inclusive and effective education.

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