Impacts of Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) Technology in Virtual Reality (VR) Immersive Learning on K-12 Mathematics Education

Traditional K-12 mathematics education frequently encounters challenges such as limited teaching resources, monotonous instructional content, and low student engagement. This study prioritizes students as the primary focus, addressing issues within virtual learning environments including the lack of immersion and restricted interactive experiences. By employing virtual reality (VR) technology, immersive learning environments and experiences were constructed to explore the application effects of human-computer interaction (HCI) technology in mathematics education, facilitating student interaction with mathematical concepts in virtual settings. The research emphasizes the application of HCI technology in immersive learning, particularly in graphics and geometry, and its impact on students’ mathematics learning outcomes. Integrating VR interaction technology into the design of mathematics teaching scenarios, a quasi-experimental evaluation assessed the practical effectiveness of VR immersive learning in elementary mathematics education. Findings indicate that utilizing HCI technology in VR immersive learning significantly enhances students’ learning effectiveness, sense of presence, and interaction efficiency, albeit without a significant impact on learning motivation. This study provides insights for further exploration into HCI design in immersive learning and the development of appropriate strategies for teaching scenarios involving spatial and geometric concepts.