AI-Powered Math Platform Maximizes Student Learning
Mathematics, a crucial part of K-12 education, often poses significant challenges for students trying to grasp increasingly complex concepts. From math anxiety to discrepancies in basic knowledge, several factors can make advanced topics difficult to comprehend later on. The situation is further complicated by the disparate needs of students in a classroom, making personalized learning a tough task for teachers.
In response to these challenges, schools have started to prioritize early intervention, interactive teaching strategies, and the use of engaging digital tools. One such tool that has gained prominence is the real-time AI math coaching platform from Edia, which offers students instant access to math support.
Edia – Enhancing Math Education with AI
Edia, a math platform modelled on IM Math from Illustrative Mathematics, was introduced to New York City public school teachers at Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School (FDR) in September 2024. Initially used as a teacher-focused tool, it eventually became a teaching aid for students both in classrooms and at home after all data protection measures were implemented.
The AI coaching feature of the math platform helps motivate students to persevere on challenging learning topics, particularly when completing their work at home. The AI coach reads students’ work, provides personalized feedback based on their errors, and enables them to think about their answers, try again, and master concepts.
Jeff Carney, a math teacher at FDR, appreciates Edia’s support for the constructivist discovery model, which promotes deep conceptual understanding while providing students with the opportunity to develop procedural fluency at home.
Edia – A Tool for Teacher Insight and Student Self-Efficacy
Edia also allows teachers to view every question a student asks the AI coach while trying to solve an assignment. This insight into the student’s problem-solving process is invaluable for teachers to understand their students’ thought process and identify potential misconceptions.
For the students, it’s a tool to build independent research skills. By asking questions, they learn to identify their problem areas and ask targeted questions to the AI coach, thereby improving their understanding of the concepts.
With a large ELL population at FDR, the language translation feature of Edia’s platform has proven to be particularly helpful. This feature enables students who are just beginning to learn English to use the platform in their native language.
Edia – Delivering Promising Results
The use of Edia has shown promising results, with 65% of students who used the platform showing improvement in their scores on the state’s Regents exam in algebra. While higher scores do not necessarily translate to a passing grade, they do indicate student growth, especially for those students who used the platform regularly and faithfully.
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About the Author
Laura Ascione is the editorial director at eSchool Media. She is a graduate of the University of Maryland’s prestigious Philip Merrill College of Journalism.
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