Description of Invention
In Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) educational, Mathematics is a fundamental subject that underpins other sujects. However, Mathematics' abstract nature often fosters negative attitudes, which can hinder students' performance or lead to discontinuation from higher-level STEM education. Recently, artificial intelligence (AI) has increasingly integrated into our daily lives, with conversational agents (CAs) emerging as a novel tool in education to support various learning outcomes. Various studies revealed that CAs can enhance engagement, enjoyment, and performance. Despite this, research on CA adoption in education, particularly in mathematics, remains limited and largely exploratory. This study employs a quasi-experimental design and mixed methods approach to investigate the impact of CAs on undergraduate mathematics learning. The findings show that CA has positive impacts on improving undergraduates’ mathematics achievements. This study also aims to contribute to the sparse body of research on CAs, advance educational assessment practices, and align with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to enhance educational quality.