The design, implementation and evaluation of an adaptive intelligent web-based mathematics learning environment

In this study, an innovative web-based learning environment for the learning and teaching of permutation-combination-binominal expansion and probability subjects, which are among the subjects covered in the secondary education 11th grade mathematics curriculum, has been designed, implemented and evaluated. A constructivist approach has been employed for designing this environment called UZWEBMAT, which is an adaptive intelligent web-based education system individualized on the basis of Visual-Auditory-Kinesthetic learning styles. An experimental group and a control group have been formed in the study where a quasi-experimental design has been used. 108 eleventh grade students and two teachers have constituted the sample of the study. Students? scale for evaluating UZWEBMAT, achievement tests and interview forms have been used for collecting data. Quantitative data obtained from achievement tests have been subjected to statistical analyses, and quantitative data obtained from the scale have been presented in frequencies and percentages. Qualitative data obtained from students and teachers have been subjected to content analysis. Academic achievements of the students have been compared through achievement tests. The views and thoughts of the students about the environment have been revealed thoroughly via the scale and interviews. The views and thoughts of the teachers about the environment have been examined thoroughly via teachers? interviews.The findings of the study show that experimental group students are more successful than control group students. The findings obtained from the scale and interviews demonstrate that students and teachers have positive views and thoughts about the environment. The results of this study indicate the necessity of generalizing these kinds of learning environments in the education system for achieving individual learning among students.Keywords: Adaptive Intelligent Web-Based Learning Environments, Individualized eLearning, Individual Learning Differences, Learning Styles, Secondary Mathematics Teaching