Abstract
This study explored the effectiveness of an AI-integrated instructional task designed to enhance preservice teachers' understanding of the features and hierarchical relationships of 2D geometric shapes. Originally developed and tested in online K-12 professional development settings, this intervention was adapted for in-person preservice teacher education context in this study. Data were collected from 17 preservice teachers through demographic surveys, pre- and posttests using the Van Hiele geometry framework, hierarchical diagram tasks, feature table creation during the intervention, and postintervention reflections. Findings indicated a statistically significant improvement in the accuracy and complexity of postintervention hierarchical diagrams, along with a descriptively higher mean score on the posttest of Van Hiele geometry content knowledge. Postintervention diagram classifications revealed a greater number of participants achieving the highest level of understanding of hierarchical relationships. Thematic analysis of participants' reflections suggested an increased awareness of AI integration in teaching and a deeper conceptual understanding of classification and hierarchy. This study highlights a practical approach for future educators to incorporate AI concepts into mathematics instruction, supporting the connection between abstract geometric ideas and real world applications.
Description
This is an open access article under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/), which permits use and distribution in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited, the use is non-commercial and no modifications or adaptations are made. © 2025 The Author(s). School Science and Mathematics published by Wiley Periodicals LLC on behalf of School Science and Mathematics Association.
Publisher
WILEY
Date of publication
12-2025
Language
english
Persistent identifier
http://hdl.handle.net/10950/4930
Document Type
Article
Recommended Citation
Gunpinar, Yasemin and Sung, Woonhee, "Exploring 2D Geometric Shape Classification Using AI-Driven Feature Tables in Mathematics" (2025). Education Faculty Publications and Presentations. Paper 51.
http://hdl.handle.net/10950/4930