As a mathematics education researcher, I study how math instruction impacts students' learning, from following standard math procedures to understanding mathematical concepts. Focusing on the latter, ...

StarSpark AI tutor Sparky uses speech, handwriting recognition and grade-level pacing to teach students math reasoning rather than just delivering answers.

Clarification: This story has been updated to clarify how University of Colorado researchers handle their data collection. A student digs into a math problem that references his favorite superhero, ...