Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Teaching and Learning of Mathematics

Polytechnic University of Tomar

Department: Technology School of TomarLocal Code: 41411
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Course Details

ECTS Credits:1
Language of Instruction:English
Mode of Delivery:Online
Study Programme:Lifelong Learning
Type of Course:Lecture
Max Participants:20
Min Participants:10

Term Information

Semester:Autumn/Winter

Flexible Appointment 1

Course Cycle:Flexible
Start Date:16.11.2026
End Date:22.01.2027

Course Content

  1. Introduction to artificial intelligence and its implications for education
  2. Introduction to AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT or Gemini)
  3. Applications of AI tools in mathematics teaching
  4. Discussion of ethical issues, challenges, and potential obstacles in the use of AI platforms in mathematics teaching, as well as solutions to overcome them

Learning Outcomes

Develop knowledge and skills regarding Artificial Intelligence tools applied to teaching and learning mathematics.

Literature and Course Materials

[1] UNESCO. (2023). Guidance for generative AI in education and research. Paris: UNESCO.Colleen Flaherty. Survey: College students' views on AI, Inside Higher Ed, https://www.insidehighered.com/news/students/academics/2025/08/29/survey-college-students-views-ai, August 29, 2025. [2] C. Edward Watson, Lee Rainie, AAC&U, and Elon University's Imagining the Digital Future Center. "Leading Through Disruption: Higher Education Executives Assess AI's Impacts on Teaching and Learning," AAC&U / Elon University, https://imaginingthedigitalfuture.org/collaborations/ai%20higher%20ed%20survey%20jan2025/, January 2025. [3] Zawacki-Richter, O., Kerres, M., Bedenlier, S., Bond, M., & Buntins, K. (2023). Systematic review of research on ChatGPT in education: Emerging themes and gaps. Computers and Education: Artificial Intelligence, 5, 100179. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.caeai.2023.100179 [4] Kasneci, E., Seegerer, P., & Kasneci, G. (2023). ChatGPT for good? On opportunities and challenges of large language models for education. Learning and Individual Differences, 103, 102274. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lindif.2023.102274 [5] European Commission, Directorate General for Research and Innovation. (2025, abril). Living guidelines on the responsible use of generative AI in research (2ª ed.). https://research and innovation.ec.europa.eu/document/download/2b6cf7e5-36ac-41cb-aab5-0d32050143dc_en?filename=ec_rtd_ai-guidelines.pdf

Contact

Assigned Contact: SPOC - Student Point of Contact

Keywords

Artificial Intelligence Mathematics Teaching Learning

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