AI tools such as ChatGPT and Claude can help Maths teachers save time with lesson preparation and resource creation.

AI should not replace the teacher. It works best as a teaching assistant, helping with repetitive tasks while the teacher checks the Maths, adapts the content and decides what is suitable for the class.

1. Create Practice Questions

Writing sets of Maths questions can take a lot of time.

You can ask AI to create a starting set for you.

For example:

“Create 10 Year 8 questions on finding the area of a circle. Start with easy questions and gradually increase the difficulty.”

You can then check the questions and adapt them for your students.

2. Create Worked Examples

AI can help you create step-by-step worked examples for a lesson.

For example:

“Show a Year 7 student how to find the highest common factor of 24 and 36 by listing the factors.”

You should always check the calculation and make sure the method matches the way you teach it.

3. Create Retrieval Questions

AI can quickly generate short retrieval activities using topics students have already studied.

For example:

“Create five Year 9 retrieval questions covering fractions, percentages, ratio, area and equations.”

You can use these questions for starters, homework or revision.

4. Identify Common Misconceptions

AI can help you think about mistakes students may make.

For example:

“What are five common mistakes Year 8 students make when adding fractions?”

You can then use these misconceptions to create diagnostic questions or class discussions.

5. Create Different Levels of Questions

AI can take one Maths question and create easier and harder versions.

For example, you could ask:

“Create an easy, standard and challenging percentage question for Year 8.”

This can give you a useful starting point when preparing work for students working at different levels.

The Teacher Is Still in Control

AI can save time, but Maths teachers should always check AI-generated content before using it with students.

AI can make calculation errors, choose unsuitable numbers or use a method that does not match the one being taught.

The teacher’s subject knowledge and judgement remain essential.

At Rovn, we will be exploring practical ways Maths teachers can use AI to reduce workload while maintaining high-quality teaching.