Abstract
Objectives. This paper delves into the intersection of mathematical modelling and learning theory, exploring how mathematical frameworks have been instrumental in advancing our understanding of educational processes and pedagogical practices with the aid of Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Material and methods. Advancing learning theories through mathematical modelling offers several significant benefits and opportunities. This is because mathematical models provide a precise and systematic framework for representing complex educational phenomena, allowing researchers to formalize theoretical concepts, relationships, and mechanisms in a clear and rigorous manner.
Results and Conclusions. This paper focused on such learning theories as cooperative learning theory, Maslow motivation theory, and social learning theory. By employing mathematical models, researchers have been able to dissect complex educational phenomena, elucidate underlying mechanisms, and predict outcomes with a level of precision that traditional qualitative approaches often struggle to achieve.
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