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Mathematics education is now focusing on the application of technological instruments. The sudden change in the learning environment during COVID-19 may need more attention. Hence, this study aims to investigate how mathematics teaching communities in Taman Negara Pahang contribute to mathematics education. This study employed purposive sampling to interview four teachers from Taman Negara, Pahang (Malaysia). This study utilised a case study design to collect data, which provides insights into their teaching practices. Specifically, they shared how they lead a learning community for the development of mathematics education in their schools. The findings revealed that the teachers had used Information and Communications Technology (ICT) as the sole ICT tool for the development of mathematics education. Furthermore, they found that getting the parents communicated is the most important matter to guide the students since parents play an important role in monitoring their children in the mathematics community. The success of communication contributes to the student's development in learning mathematics. Therefore, a frequent reminder to the parents is needed to assist the students. Particularly, this study suggests that parents and teachers should focus on giving motivation to the students by maximising the usage of WhatsApp and teachers' efforts to make video recordings to guide the parents in guiding their children.
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To Cite this Article: Teoh, S.-H., Mohamed, S. R., Nor Syazwani Mohd Rasid, A. H. M., & Yusof, M. M. M. (2022). Technology and Mathematics Community: A Case Study. International Journal of Academic Research in Progressive Education and Development, 11(4), 460–469.
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