AI-supported Mathematical Task Design with a GPT Agent Network

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Abstract

This study investigates the use of communicative AI agents in designing mathematical tasks. It examines how a network of LLM (large language models) agents can facilitate mathematical task design through collaborative communication in a chat chain. Four specialized AI agents were instructed each focusing on a different perspective: mathematical content, linguistic sensitivity, competence orientation, and differentiation. The AI agents sequentially modified given mathematical tasks, with each contributing a unique focus to the task's evolution. The resulting tasks were evaluated by in-service teachers as human experts. This way, the qualitative study explores the potential of LLM agent networks in educational contexts. First findings suggest that AI agents can support teachers in the development of mathematical tasks for diverse learning needs, but at the same time require adaptation by teachers to the educational situation.

Details

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 17th ERME Top Conference MEDA 4
EditorsEleonora Faggiano, Alison Clark-Wilson, Michal Tabach, Hans-Georg Weigand
PublisherUniversity of Bari Aldo Moro
Pages327-334
Number of pages8
ISBN (electronic)978-88-6629-080-3
Publication statusPublished - Oct 2024
Peer-reviewedYes

Conference

Title17th ERME Topic Conference MEDA 4
Abbreviated titleETC 17 - MEDA 4
Conference number
Duration3 - 6 September 2024
Website
Degree of recognitionInternational event
LocationUniversity of Bari Aldo Moro
CityBari
CountryItaly

External IDs

ORCID /0000-0002-9898-8322/work/173244846
Mendeley 3e746270-193b-33f2-9643-d2417b38bcbf

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Keywords

  • Task Design, ChatGPT, AI agent, Large Language Models, problem posing, 3D geometry, Analogies, Dynamic geometry environment (DGE), Geometric locus, Spatial visualisation abilities