Proceedings of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education · Volume 1
Federica Troilo, Eleonora Faggiano, Melih Turgut
University of Bari Aldo Moro
⬇ Download PDFStudent agency has become a central concept in contemporary mathematics education. This study examines how interaction with Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) reshapes undergraduate students’ agency, particularly concerning perception of themselves as ‘actors’ or ‘executors’ in their learning process. Using a mixed-methods approach, the analysis revealed different individual trajectories, ranging from an increased sense of active involvement to reliance on GenAI for decision-making, when tasks become complex. The findings suggests that GenAI does not influence agency unilaterally but rather acts as a resource whose outcomes depend on how students choose to engage with the tool.
Student AgencyGenerative Artificial IntelligenceUndergraduated mathematics students