Innovative AI-Driven Approaches to Mitigate Math Anxiety and Enhance Resilience Among Students with Persistently Low Performance in Mathematics

This study explored innovative methods for teaching mathematics to seventh-grade students with persistently low performance by using an AI-driven neural network approach, specifically focusing on solving first-degree inequalities. Guided by the Response to Intervention (RTI) framework, the intervent...

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Główni autorzy: Georgios Polydoros, Victoria Galitskaya, Pantelis Pergantis, Athanasios Drigas, Alexandros-Stamatios Antoniou, Eleftheria Beazidou
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Język:angielski
Wydane: MDPI AG 2025-06-01
Seria:Psychology International
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Dostęp online:https://www.mdpi.com/2813-9844/7/2/46
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Streszczenie:This study explored innovative methods for teaching mathematics to seventh-grade students with persistently low performance by using an AI-driven neural network approach, specifically focusing on solving first-degree inequalities. Guided by the Response to Intervention (RTI) framework, the intervention aimed to reduce math anxiety and build academic resilience through the development of cognitive and metacognitive strategies. A rigorous pre- and post-test design was employed to evaluate changes in performance, anxiety levels, and resilience. Fifty-six students participated in the 12-week program, receiving personalized instruction tailored to their individual needs. The AI tool provided real-time feedback and adaptive problem-solving tasks, ensuring students worked at an appropriate level of challenge. Results indicated a marked decrease in math anxiety alongside significant gains in cognitive skills such as problem-solving and numerical reasoning. Students also demonstrated enhanced metacognitive abilities, including self-monitoring and goal setting. These improvements translated into higher academic performance, particularly in the area of inequalities, and greater resilience, highlighting the effectiveness of AI-based strategies in supporting learners who struggle persistently in mathematics. Overall, the findings underscore how AI-driven teaching approaches can address both the cognitive and emotional dimensions of mathematics learning. By offering targeted, adaptive support, educators can foster a learning environment that reduces stress, promotes engagement, and facilitates long-term academic success for students with persistently low performance in mathematics.
ISSN:2813-9844