A program of
Renaissance Philanthropy
A program of
Renaissance Philanthropy
ALTER-Math helps middle school students learn math more effectively by turning them into teachers of an AI “student.” As students explain concepts, correct mistakes, and guide their AI learner, they strengthen their own understanding and confidence through a research-based approach called learning by teaching. The system applies social psychological interventions that enhance motivation and persistence, where students can personalize their AI peers and choose problem-solving contexts such as sports or music to make learning more relatable and meaningful.
To help students overcome misconceptions, ALTER-Math presents contrasting cases that display correct and incorrect solutions side by side, allowing students to see why one works and another does not. By combining these evidence-based strategies with individualized AI feedback and integration into the Math Nation platform, ALTER-Math aims to make high-quality math learning both effective and accessible for all students.
Contact Information: Wanli Xing at wanli.xing@coe.ufl.edu
In a quasi-experimental study involving 212 students, researchers found that learners in the ALTER-Math group had an 8-percentage-point higher post-test score compared with those in the control group.
“I’ve never had a program that encourages students to really explain their answers, and that’s important.”
Teacher using ALTER-Math
AI and Research Lead, Accelerate Learning
Associate Professor of Informatics for Education, University of Florida.
Director, UF Lastinger Center for Learning, University of Florida.
Director of Mathematics & Research Scientist, UF Lastinger Center for Learning
Cornelius Vanderbilt Professor of Engineering and Professor of Computer Science and Computer Engineering, Vanderbilt University.
Senior Vice President of Research and Measurement, Accelerate Learning.
ALTER-Math helps middle school students learn math more effectively by turning them into teachers of an AI “student.” As students explain concepts, correct mistakes, and guide their AI learner, they strengthen their own understanding and confidence through a research-based approach called learning by teaching. The system applies social psychological interventions that enhance motivation and persistence, where students can personalize their AI peers and choose problem-solving contexts such as sports or music to make learning more relatable and meaningful. To help students overcome misconceptions, ALTER-Math presents contrasting cases that display correct and incorrect solutions side by side, allowing students to see why one works and another does not. By combining these evidence-based strategies with individualized AI feedback and integration into the Math Nation platform, ALTER-Math aims to make high-quality math learning both effective and accessible for all students.
ALTER-Math’s Impact
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wanli.xing@coe.ufl.edu
