Research
I focus on using AI to enhance mathematics education and research, with particular attention to argumentation, classroom discourse, and critical evaluation of AI capabilities.
// Active Projects
ArguAgent
Platform for supporting mathematical argumentation in collaborative small-group settings. Uses LLMs to analyze student positioning responses and form optimal discussion groups.
Key Innovation
Separates stance identification from correctness evaluation. Groups students by argumentation sophistication (Osborne levels 0-5) rather than right/wrong answers.
Status
Active development. Refactored data model October 2025.
Build-A-Bot Fraction Challenger
Middle school students argue against AI chatbots that embody common fraction misconceptions. Focus on comprehensive exam Q3 design and pilot study.
Design
Three-bot progression (Jordan, Taylor, Alex) mirrors Stylianides & Stylianides learning trajectory from naïve empiricism to general proof.
Pilot Results
One-day capability test validated bot's natural progression through 5 resistance levels.
Video Transcription Pipeline
Systematic methodology for using Gemini's multimodal capabilities to transcribe classroom videos with speaker identification and high reliability validation.
Pipeline
Python-based system using Gemini video API with 2-minute chunks, VAD preprocessing, and RTF-compatible output for Transana import.
Validation
Validated with 3 coders. Confidence markers only appear when quality thresholds aren't met (<70% speaker, <85% text).
// Publications
Beyond Excel: Leveraging AI for Student Data Exploration
Kleiman, J., & Fitzgerald, K.
Ohio Journal of School Mathematics (Accepted November 2025)
Introduces AILIVE framework for AI-enhanced data visualization literacy in mathematics classrooms.
Expert Analysis of AI-Generated Theoretical Analyses in Mathematics Education
Kleiman, J., Byerley, C., & Moore, K.
PME-NA 2025 Proceedings
MKT-AI framework: adapting Mathematical Knowledge for Teaching to evaluate AI-generated educational content.
Math-AI Lens: Problem-Posing with Student Photos and AI
Kleiman, J.
Mathematics Teacher: Learning and Teaching Pre-K–12 (Under review)
// Collaborations
AI PD GENIUS
NSF-funded project developing K-12 AI literacy learning companion with Dr. Xiaoming Zhai (PI)
COMS Project
Real-time speaker identification for classroom discourse analysis