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 Volume 12, Issue 6 (June 2025), Pages: 250-257

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 Original Research Paper

From theory to practice: The role of technology in enhancing student engagement and performance in mathematics education in Albania

 Author(s): 

 Valentina Sinaj *, Malvina Xhabafti

 Affiliation(s):

 Department of Applied Statistics and Informatics, University of Tirana, Tirana, Albania

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 * Corresponding Author. 

   Corresponding author's ORCID profile:  https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4667-082X

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  https://doi.org/10.21833/ijaas.2025.06.025

 Abstract

This study explores the impact of mobile applications and computer programs on student engagement, motivation, and academic performance in university-level mathematics courses in Albania. As technology becomes more integrated into education, it offers new ways to support subjects that require abstract thinking and problem-solving, such as mathematics. Despite recent progress in adopting educational technology in Albania, challenges remain, including unequal access, limited infrastructure, and insufficient teacher training. Using data collected from 300 university students, this research applies simple regression analysis to examine the relationship between the use of digital tools and student engagement during mathematics lessons. The results show a significant positive correlation between the use of mobile and computer-based applications, both for theoretical learning and practical exercises, and increased student engagement. These findings highlight the potential of educational technology to enhance learning outcomes, while also pointing to the need for improved access, infrastructure, and teacher support. The study offers practical insights for educators and policymakers aiming to strengthen the role of digital tools in Albanian higher education.

 © 2025 The Authors. Published by IASE.

 This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license ( http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/).

 Keywords

 Educational technology, Student engagement, Mathematics education, Mobile applications, Academic performance

 Article history

 Received 1 February 2025, Received in revised form 24 May 2025, Accepted 5 June 2025

 Acknowledgment

No Acknowledgment. 

 Compliance with ethical standards

 Ethical considerations

Informed consent was obtained from all participants, and confidentiality was maintained. Ethical guidelines were followed throughout the study.

 Conflict of interest: The author(s) declared no potential conflicts of interest with respect to the research, authorship, and/or publication of this article.

 Citation:

 Sinaj V and Xhabafti M (2025). From theory to practice: The role of technology in enhancing student engagement and performance in mathematics education in Albania. International Journal of Advanced and Applied Sciences, 12(6): 250-257

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