Students will learn how to use AI tools like ChatGPT to enhance their understanding and problem-solving skills in mathematics through a series of real-world situations.
AI basics (PL2), Recognizing AI (PL2), AI benefits (PL1), Advantages and disadvantages of AI (PL1)
Grades
Grades 7-9
Technologies
Participants will need a computer with internet access.
Evaluation
Observe student engagement and proficiency in using the AI tools in Math.
Learning Activities
Description. Students will learn how to use AI tools like ChatGPT to enhance their understanding and problem-solving skills in mathematics through a series of real-world situations.
LA1: Contextualization (5 minutes)
The teacher introduces the purpose of the task.
Students are divided into groups, teacher assigns each group a real-world math problem that requires critical thinking and the use of ChatGPT.
LA2: Worksheet (30 minutes)
Students are given the task of completing the worksheet.
Real-world math problems to solve:
Budgeting: “Imagine you are planning a school event with a budget of $500. You need to allocate funds for food, decorations, and entertainment. Use ChatGPT to help you create a budget plan and ensure you stay within your budget.”
Travel Planning: “You are planning a trip to a city 300 miles away. If your car consumes 1 gallon of fuel for every 25 miles and fuel costs $3 per gallon, use ChatGPT to calculate the total fuel cost for the round trip.”
Geometry in Architecture: “You are designing a rectangular garden that needs a pathway around its perimeter. If the garden’s dimensions are 20 meters by 15 meters and the pathway is 1 meter wide, use ChatGPT to find the area of the pathway.”
Each group uses ChatGPT to solve their assigned problem and prepare a short presentation explaining their solution process.
Each group presents their real-world math problem, the solution they found with ChatGPT, and the steps they followed to solve it.
LA3: Presentation and Discussion (10 minutes)
Discuss what happened during usage of AI
Discuss the benefits and potential challenges associated with AI in Math.
Emphasizing the importance of understanding the math concepts and using AI tools as a supplementary resource.