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