Curriculum Specialist at the Mico University College, Beth Morrison, has underscored the importance of leveraging technology to transform Mathematics education.
Mrs. Morrison was addressing attendees at the institution’s Mathematics Expo 2026, on March 31, where the innovative MathLink initiative was officially launched.
She said the idea for the platform emerged from internal discussions about providing additional support to students, preparing for the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) examinations.
Mrs. Morrison noted that while review sessions were valuable, the team wanted to offer students a more lasting and impactful resource.
“I was in a meeting recently and we discussed the fact that we wanted to have a review session for CSEC… but wouldn’t it be better if we also could give them something to take with them,” she said, adding that the thinking led to the development of what is now known as tutor links, with MathLink being one of its core components.
Mrs. Morrison said the initiative goes beyond traditional exam preparation, emphasising that it was intentionally designed as a comprehensive tutoring tool.
She disclosed that six subject-based applications have already been developed, covering Physics, Geography, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics and English, all accessible through a central online portal.
According to the Curriculum Specialist, the platform is open to the public, free of cost, and is powered by advanced artificial intelligence.
Users can engage with the system in multiple ways, including requesting lessons on specific topics, generating quizzes, or working through past CSEC examination questions in an interactive environment.
A key feature of the platform, she noted, is its ability to personalise learning.
“It will also remember what you are good at, and what you are not,” Mrs. Morrison said, explaining that the system adapts to each user’s strengths and weaknesses, thereby providing tailored academic support and helping students to build confidence in mathematics.
Demonstrating the tool during her presentation, Mrs. Morrison, showed the audience how students can select topics such as algebra and be guided through structured learning paths aligned with the CSEC syllabus.
She explained that the system is designed to build knowledge progressively, moving from basic concepts to more complex problem-solving exercises.
Importantly, she stressed that the application encourages deep learning rather than simply providing answers.
She noted that when students attempt problems, the system breaks solutions down step-by-step, ensuring that users understand the underlying concepts. Additional features include a read-aloud function, equation typing tools, and the ability to upload questions for assistance.
Mrs. Morrison also revealed that the initiative is currently in its pilot phase, with an updated version scheduled for release shortly. She encouraged students, educators, and the wider public to explore the platform, provide feedback, and take advantage of what she described as a significant opportunity to improve learning outcomes through technology.
“We want anybody to be able to learn things that they’re not sure they understand… and become so good that you too can do what this is doing,” she said, adding that the ultimate goal is to empower students not only to master mathematics, but to engage with the very technologies shaping the future.
