The Efficacy of Utilizing Artificial Intelligence Techniques in Developing Critical Thinking in Mathematics among Secondary School Students and their Attitudes Toward it

The aim of this study is to investigate the efficacy of Artificial Intelligence (AI) techniques and programs in developing Critical Thinking Skills (CTSs) in mathematics among secondary school students, as well as their attitudes towards it. This study employed an experimental methodology, which was applied to a sample of 91 students. A critical thinking test and a scale to measure students' Attitudes Towards Mathematics (ATM) were also utilized. This study revealed significant improvements in the mean scores of critical thinking skills among secondary students who were exposed to Artificial Intelligence Techniques (AITs), particularly in deduction, interpretation, inference, and evaluation. Additionally, the experimental group showed enhanced attitudes toward mathematics, as indicated by the post-application of the attitudes towards mathematics scale across all its domains. The findings underscore the efficacy of AI-powered methods in improving both critical thinking skills and attitudes toward mathematics. This study suggests integrating AI programs into curriculum content and providing teacher training to effectively utilize these technologies into mathematics education.