International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education (PME)

Proceedings of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education · Volume 1

From Classroom Practice to Pedagogical Innovation: Ai-supported Mathematical Modelling for Sustainable Futures

Arya Fu

Shanghai Experimental Foreign Language School

49th Annual Conference of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education, PME 2026Helsinki27 July 2026 - 1 August 2026pp. 459–466ISSN 2790-36482026Scopus conference code 336559
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Abstract

Mathematical modelling is widely regarded as a promising approach in mathematics education for exploring Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). However, opportunities for mathematics teachers to design and teach modelling tasks are unevenly distributed. Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) offers new possibilities to support such teaching activities. This study is a classroom-based exploratory research project. Starting with the design of mathematical modelling tasks on sustainable development themes, the researchers explored the potential of integrating AI into mathematical modelling instruction and cultivating students' sustainable development thinking by analyzing teacher-AI dialogue transcripts, mathematical modelling lesson plans, and classroom reflections.

Keywords

mathematical modelingartificial intelligencesustainable developmentsecondary mathematics education

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Fu, A. (2026). From Classroom Practice to Pedagogical Innovation: Ai-supported Mathematical Modelling for Sustainable Futures. In Krzywacki H., Hähkiöniemi M., Haataja E., Hannula M.S., Hästö P. (Eds.), Proceedings of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education, Volume 1 (pp. 459–466). Psychology of Mathematics Education (PME). ISSN 2790-3648.
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