The Impact of AI Tools on Mathematics Education

A Study Involving University and High School Students

Master thesis defence by Donia Ahmad

Abstract

This research project explores how AI technology can be integrated into the teaching of calculus for high school students (STX) and first-year university students. The study focuses on assessing how the use of AI tools impacts students' ability to solve problems within calculus. The research involves ten people—six from high school and four from the first year of university. They are given specialized tasks to evaluate their proficiency in solving calculus problems, utilizing AI tools. These tasks cover various topics relevant to both high school and first-year university students. High school tasks primarily focus on mathematical computations, while university-level tasks lean more towards theoretical aspects. The participants work individually within a controlled environment, utilizing AI tools to navigate mathematical complexities. The theoretical framework for the thesis is rooted in the Anthropological Theory of Didactics (ATD), focusing on the concept of praxeology. This framework is employed to develop a praxeological reference model for techniques used to solve calculus tasks. The results show the techniques used to solve the tasks.

Censor: Claus Michelsen (SDU)

Supervisor/examiner: Carl Winsløw