Student Research Symposium Program Portal: Submission #199

Primary Student Contact First Name: Jack
Primary Student Contact Last Name: Armistead
Pronouns: he/him
Primary Student Contact FSU Student Email: jaa23g@fsu.edu
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Major(s) of all individuals presenting this work: High School Student; Intended Major: Mathematics
Bio of all individuals presenting this work:
I am a dual enrolled high school student at The Collegiate School at FSU Panama City. I love mathematics and education and intend to teach math after I graduate college.

Poster Title: ALEKS Usage and Mathematical Achievement Gaps in Ninth-Grade Students: A Quantitative Analysis
Abstract:
This study examines the relationship of using ALEKS (Assessment and Learning in Knowledge Spaces) in ninth grade mathematics learning on pre-existing achievement gaps shown in algebra one honors and geometry honors students. Current research supports the use of AI-enhanced technology in the teaching and learning of mathematics at the high school level. However, less is known about the use of these technologies in addressing achievement gaps as students transition to high school mathematics. This is an important area to look at because achievement gaps in mathematics become noticeable when large groups of students come from varying mathematical backgrounds and abilities in their transition to high school. This study will employ a multivariate regression analysis, and the data will be analyzed using SPSS to examine the relationship between ALEKS usage and achievement gaps in ninth-grade algebra one honors and geometry honors students. Deidentified data from a charter high school will be used. This study intends to investigate associations between ALEKS usage and achievement gaps shown in ninth-grade mathematics students. The goal of this research is to help contribute to the field of mathematics education by looking at the impact of using AI-enhanced interventions like ALEKS on achievement gaps in ninth-grade mathematics students.

Research Mentor Name: Madisyn Flammia
Research Mentor's College (or High School): The Collegiate School at FSU Panama City
Research Mentor's Department (or Subject): Research
Research Mentor's Email: mjf24@fsu.edu
Additional Research Mentor(s): Dr. Elizabeth Crowe
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Keywords: Mathematics Education, Achievement Gaps, Education, ALEKS
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Work: Exploratory (the research question has been identified and design of approach is outlined)
Presentation Modality: Face to Face Poster session
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I will be printing my poster: No
Year: 2026
Annual description: 5th annual Undergraduate Research Symposium, April 17, 2025
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