Impact of Educational Technology on Overcoming Misunderstandings in Algebraic Expressions via SOLO-Based Student Responses

Authors

  • Esmaeil Yousefi * Department of Mathematics‎, ‎Islamic Azad University‎, ‎Tehran‎, ‎Iran. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0977-7030
  • Behrouz Shoujaei Department of Mathematics‎, ‎Islamic Azad University‎, ‎Karaj‎, ‎Iran.
  • Fereshteh Younesi Department of Mathematics‎, ‎Islamic Azad University‎, ‎Karaj‎, ‎Iran.

https://doi.org/10.48314/jidcm.v1i3.73

Abstract

Students often face challenges when dealing with mathematical problems, and educational technologies can serve as complementary tools to facilitate the learning process. This study investigates the impact of educational technology on reducing conceptual misunderstandings in the topic of algebraic expressions among middle school female students. Using the Structure of the Observed Learning Outcomes (SOLO) model to analyze the quality of students' responses, the study evaluates the effect of digital educational tools on the depth of learning and understanding of algebraic concepts. The results indicate a significant improvement in higher levels of the SOLO model among students who used educational technology.

Keywords:

Educational technology, Structure of the observed learning outcomes model, Mathematics education

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Published

2025-09-12

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Vol. 1 No. 3 (2025): Journal of Intelligent Decision and Computational Modelling (JIDCM)

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How to Cite

Yousefi, E. ., Shoujaei, B. ., & Younesi, F. . (2025). Impact of Educational Technology on Overcoming Misunderstandings in Algebraic Expressions via SOLO-Based Student Responses. Journal of Intelligent Decision and Computational Modelling, 1(3), 172-180. https://doi.org/10.48314/jidcm.v1i3.73

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