IMPACT OF TEACHING USING GOOGLE EARTH SOFTWARE ON STUDENTS' LONGITUDE AND LATITUDE PERFORMANCE IN MATHEMATICS IN LAGOS STATE SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS, NIGERIA

This study examines how teaching longitude and latitude in senior secondary school mathematics in Lagos State is impacted by the use of Google Earth software. Using interactive and visual representations, Google Earth, a potent geospatial tool, is being incorporated into the educational process to improve students' comprehension and application of the geographical concepts of longitude and latitude in mathematics. The study uses a quasi-experimental design with two groups: a control group that gets conventional training and an experimental group that uses Google Earth in its lessons. Before and after the intervention, students' knowledge and comprehension of longitude and latitude were evaluated using pre-tests and post-tests. The findings indicate that the use of Google Earth significantly improves students' achievement scores in latitude and longitude compared to traditional methods. There were no significant differences in the mean achievement scores of males and females in the experimental group. The study concludes that Google Earth can be an effective pedagogical tool for teaching complex geographical concepts in mathematics, such as longitude and latitude, ultimately offering a more engaging and comprehensive learning experience. Recommendations are made for broader implementation of geospatial technologies in teaching related mathematics topics to enhance the interdisciplinary nature of mathematics and stimulate greater student interest in the subject.