Learning Quadratic Functions with ChatGPT: An Innovative Experience in High School Mathematics Education

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Title: Learning Quadratic Functions with ChatGPT: An Innovative Experience in High School Mathematics Education
Language: English
Authors: Alexandre Trocado (ORCID 0000-0001-5589-8100), José Manuel dos Santos (ORCID 0000-0002-6830-6503), Mousa Saimon (ORCID 0000-0003-4758-8270), Zsolt Lavicza (ORCID 0000-0002-3701-5068)
Source: International Journal of Education in Mathematics, Science and Technology. 2026 14(1):296-314.
Availability: International Journal of Education in Mathematics, Science and Technology. Necmettin Erbakan University, Ahmet Kelesoglu Education Faculty, Meram, Konya, 42090, Turkey. e-mail: ijermst@gmail.com; Web site: https://www.ijemst.net/index.php/ijemst/index
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 19
Publication Date: 2026
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Education Level: Secondary Education
Grade 10
High Schools
Descriptors: Secondary School Mathematics, Mathematics, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Uses in Education, Mathematics Instruction, Grade 10, High School Students, Foreign Countries, Critical Thinking, Logical Thinking, Instructional Innovation
Geographic Terms: Portugal
ISSN: 2147-611X
Abstract: The present study explores the possibility of using ChatGPT as a tutor, to support the teacher's work in creating solid didactic and adidactic situations in the mathematics classroom, employing qualitative analysis methodologies. The study was based on a didactic experiment carried out in a 10th-grade class in Portugal, involving 26 students who were obtained through purposive sampling. Data sources included submitted student work in the classroom, responses to scripted questions, and answers to open-ended questionnaires. Data were analyzed thematically. Findings show that ChatGPT has a potential to enhance learners' development of critical thinking and mathematical reasoning when used as an assistant tutor in a mathematics classroom. Additionally, the study highlights the limitations of ChatGPT-3.5 when used as the assistant tutor in a mathematics classroom. The study underscores the need to balance pedagogical and technological approaches, addressing the constrains of tools like ChatGPT.
Abstractor: As Provided
Entry Date: 2026
Accession Number: EJ1494390
Database: ERIC
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