Document Type : Research Paper

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PNU university

Abstract

The use of virtual social networks was one of the capacities that followed the emergence of information and communication technologies in teaching and learning, therefore, the present study aimed to study the impact of virtual social networks on The academic performance of fourth grade elementary students was assessed in mathematics. The present study is a quasi-experimental one in terms of data collection method and is also a type of applied research in the classification of research by purpose. The statistical population of the present study was 4215 students of fourth grade elementary school in Ardabil who were in the academic year 94-95. For purposeful sampling, two classes of 60 students were selected as the statistical sample in two experimental and control groups from the study population. Descriptive statistics (frequency, percentage, mean درصد standard deviation) and inferential statistics (independent t-test and covariance analysis) were used for data analysis. Version 23 was used. The results showed that students who used virtual social network (TEG) in the teaching-learning process had a high educational performance in mathematics. Also, in spite of concerns about the use of virtual social networks, it is possible to utilize the technology's capacity to enhance the teaching and learning process through careful planning.

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