In-service mathematics teachers’ considerations of technological developments and the use of artificial intelligence in mathematics teaching

This study aims to examine mathematics teachers' views on technological developments in their fields and their thoughts on the use of artificial intelligence in mathematics learning and teaching. In recent times, when technological developments have accelerated, studies have been carried out on the integration of these developments in education. In terms of mathematics education, there is a need for studies on the use of technology in the classroom environment. Twenty mathematics teachers working at different levels in different regions of Turkey took part in the study. A case study, one of the qualitative research methods, was preferred. Among the findings of the study, it was seen that almost all of the mathematics teachers who participated in the research had positive views on using technological tools in education and training. In addition, it was determined that mathematics teachers put forward different opinions regarding the advantages and disadvantages of artificial intelligence in education in general and in mathematics education in particular. Among the benefits, saving time was mentioned the most, while getting students used to laziness and reducing their thinking processes were cited as the most striking disadvantages. As a result, it is important to take advantage of the fact that mathematics teachers have positive thoughts about integrating technological tools into education and training and conduct more research in this direction.