A Study of AI's Role in Shaping High School Students' Arithmetic Thinking
Session
Education and Development
Description
This paper focuses on arithmetic thinking and the integration of AI-powered math solvers and platforms. Arithmetic thinking involves understanding mathematical concepts, demonstrating flexibility by solving problems using multiple methods, developing number sense through the use of arithmetic properties and the hierarchy of operations, and justifying solutions through reasoning. While math solvers assist in solving arithmetic problems and providing answers, they often lack explanation of why a particular solution makes sense. The steps shown typically illustrate how to solve a problem but do not develop arithmetic thinking. Similarly, most AI platforms offer procedural methods for solving arithmetic problems without engaging students in deeper conceptual understanding. However, when students input questions into AI chatbots and ask for explanations behind arithmetic solutions, the AI can provide clear reasoning based on arithmetic concepts. This paper examines the impact of AI platforms on solving arithmetic problems, analyzing arithmetic concepts, personalizing student learning, providing real-time feedback, identifying student strengths and weaknesses in arithmetic, and creating tailored lesson plans (exact learning pathways). Another significant part of this paper explores the benefits and drawbacks of using AI in arithmetic education. The influence of AI on learning and teaching arithmetic and arithmetic thinking largely depends on how wisely teachers and students utilize it. When applied thoughtfully, AI can significantly enhance arithmetic thinking. The involvement of educators and researchers in the development and integration of AI in education has the potential to make a meaningful, positive difference— particularly in the realm of arithmetic and arithmetic thinking.
Keywords:
Arithmetic, Arithmetic Thinking; AI platforms; Math Solver; Reasoning; Solving; Conceptual Knowledge
Proceedings Editor
Edmond Hajrizi
ISBN
978-9951-982-41-2
Location
UBT Lipjan, Kosovo
Start Date
25-10-2025 9:00 AM
End Date
26-10-2025 6:00 PM
DOI
10.33107/ubt-ic.2025.137
Recommended Citation
Pllana, Duli; Baez, Rudy; Sanchez, Henry; and Lama, Alma, "A Study of AI's Role in Shaping High School Students' Arithmetic Thinking" (2025). UBT International Conference. 3.
https://knowledgecenter.ubt-uni.net/conference/2025UBTIC/ED/3
A Study of AI's Role in Shaping High School Students' Arithmetic Thinking
UBT Lipjan, Kosovo
This paper focuses on arithmetic thinking and the integration of AI-powered math solvers and platforms. Arithmetic thinking involves understanding mathematical concepts, demonstrating flexibility by solving problems using multiple methods, developing number sense through the use of arithmetic properties and the hierarchy of operations, and justifying solutions through reasoning. While math solvers assist in solving arithmetic problems and providing answers, they often lack explanation of why a particular solution makes sense. The steps shown typically illustrate how to solve a problem but do not develop arithmetic thinking. Similarly, most AI platforms offer procedural methods for solving arithmetic problems without engaging students in deeper conceptual understanding. However, when students input questions into AI chatbots and ask for explanations behind arithmetic solutions, the AI can provide clear reasoning based on arithmetic concepts. This paper examines the impact of AI platforms on solving arithmetic problems, analyzing arithmetic concepts, personalizing student learning, providing real-time feedback, identifying student strengths and weaknesses in arithmetic, and creating tailored lesson plans (exact learning pathways). Another significant part of this paper explores the benefits and drawbacks of using AI in arithmetic education. The influence of AI on learning and teaching arithmetic and arithmetic thinking largely depends on how wisely teachers and students utilize it. When applied thoughtfully, AI can significantly enhance arithmetic thinking. The involvement of educators and researchers in the development and integration of AI in education has the potential to make a meaningful, positive difference— particularly in the realm of arithmetic and arithmetic thinking.