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Nowadays using open-ended problems and technology in mathematical educations is a significant path between theory and its practical applications. Consequently, employing these problems and technological tools in their teaching can transform them into a powerful tool for developing students’ mathematical knowledge and critical and creative thinking. This paper treats the impact of open-ended problems and the application of technology in their solutions on the acquisition of students’ mathematical knowledge and the enhancement of their creativity. This study included 188 students from two high schools located in distinct cities in Albania. The topics of geometric transformations were introduced to them, followed by a final assessment and a semi-structured interview. The topics of geometric transformations were developed with them, and then, through a final test and a semi-structured interview, the findings were analyzed regarding the impact of open-ended problems and the use of technology in solving them, both on the acquisition of mathematical knowledge and on increasing students’ creativity. The analysis of students’ attitudes towards these approaches was conducted using questionnaires, through which their motivation to engage in the learning process was analyzed as well as the increase in confidence in their mathematical skills.
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Article Type: Research Article
INT ELECT J MATH ED, Volume 21, Issue 1, February 2026, Article No: em0868
https://doi.org/10.29333/iejme/17911
Publication date: 14 Feb 2026
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