The quest for the use of ICT in teaching and learning mathematics has been emphasized. This study investigates the competency of secondary school mathematics teachers on the use of ICT. It also examines the influence of gender on teachers� perceived self efficacy. Questionnaires were distributed to a total of one hundred (100) teachers (50 male and 50 females) in Bwari Area Council of Federal Capital Territory, Abuja Nigeria, who were asked to indicate their level of competence in the use of ICT. The validity of the questionnaire was approved by three experts in the field. The Cronbach�s alpha reliability coefficients were 0.91, 0.83, 0.79 and 0.88 for experience of using computers, level of competency in basic computer operations, competency in using computer software and total score respectively. Percentage analysis showed that 72% of the teachers do not have the required experience in the use of computers, computer basic operations and the use of application software. The chi-square analysis indicated no significant difference between male and female teachers� competence in the use of computers, computer basic operations and the use of application software. It is recommended that teachers should go extra mile in improving themselves as the professional development training provided by the government has proved inadequate. Pre-service teachers should be given basic and advanced training on the use of ICT.
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