Revolutionizing Culturally Relevant Math Education Through AI and Co-Designing Strategies

There is a problem with student math proficiency.In 2023, Baltimore City Public Schools (BCPS) test results revealed a critical math proficiency gap, with none of 1,736 students from 13 schools achieving proficiency on the Maryland state math exam.This issue extends statewide, with less than a quarter of Maryland K-12 students proficient in math.To address this, we propose MathWiz, an intelligent tutoring system integrating culturally responsive teaching, mastery learning, and AI to revolutionize math education.Featuring a 3D avatar math companion, MathWiz provides personalized, adaptive instruction tailored to students' needs and cultural contexts.The project hypothesizes that integrating culturally relevant content with mastery learning will enhance math proficiency, engagement, and attitudes.Expected outcomes include improved math skills, critical thinking, and digital literacy, fostering equitable learning through scalable, inclusive solutions in underserved communities.