Evaluating the content structure of intelligent tutor systems—A psychological network analysis
Computers and Education Open,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
7, С. 100198 - 100198
Опубликована: Июнь 18, 2024
The
adoption
of
intelligent
tutoring
systems
(ITSs)
worldwide
has
led
to
a
considerable
accumulation
process
data
as
students
interact
with
different
learning
topics
within
these
systems.
Typically,
are
structured
ITSs
(e.g.,
the
fraction
topic
includes
subtopics
such
number
line
subtopic).
However,
there
is
lack
methods
that
offer
quick,
data-driven
insights
into
content
structure
ITSs,
particularly
through
easily
accessible
visualizations.
Here,
we
applied
psychological
network
analysis
(230,241
students;
5,365,932
problem
sets)
from
an
ITS
for
mathematics
explore
performance
interdependencies
between
40
subtopics.
We
argue
visualization
allows
quick
empirical
evaluation
validity
existing
structuring
respective
content.
These
allow
deriving
recommendations
concerning
potential
changes
in
and
thus
highly
valuable
developers.
Our
results
also
relevant
researchers
illustrated
can
contribute
towards
better
understanding
interplay
mathematical
skills.
Together,
our
indicate
represents
method
evaluate
optimize
ITSs.
Язык: Английский
Evaluating the content structure of intelligent tutor systems-a psychological network analysis
Опубликована: Май 30, 2024
The
adoption
of
intelligent
tutoring
systems
(ITSs)
worldwide
has
led
to
a
considerable
accumulation
process
data
as
students
interact
with
different
learning
topics
within
these
systems.
Typically,
are
structured
ITSs
(e.g.,
the
fraction
topic
includes
subtopics
such
number
line
subtopic).
However,
there
is
lack
methods
that
offer
quick,
data-driven
insights
into
content
structure
ITSs,
particularly
through
easily
accessible
visualizations.
Here,
we
applied
psychological
network
analysis
(230,241
students;
5,365,932
problem
sets)
from
an
ITS
for
mathematics
explore
performance
interdependencies
between
40
subtopics.
We
argue
visualization
allows
quick
empirical
evaluation
validity
existing
structuring
respective
content.
These
allow
deriving
recommendations
concerning
potential
changes
in
and
thus
highly
valuable
developers.
Our
results
also
relevant
researchers
illustrated
can
contribute
towards
better
understanding
interplay
mathematical
skills.
Together,
our
indicate
represents
method
evaluate
optimize
ITSs.
Язык: Английский
Basic mathematical skills and fraction understanding predict percentage understanding: Evidence from an intelligent tutoring system
British Journal of Educational Technology,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Авг. 27, 2024
Research
on
fostering
learning
about
percentages
within
intelligent
tutoring
systems
(ITSs)
is
limited.
Additionally,
there
a
lack
of
data‐driven
approaches
for
improving
the
design
ITS
to
facilitate
percentages.
To
address
these
gaps,
we
first
investigated
whether
students'
understanding
basic
mathematical
skills
(eg,
arithmetic,
measurement
units
and
geometry)
fractions
an
predicts
their
We
then
applied
psychological
network
analysis
evaluate
interdependencies
data
44
subtopics
concepts,
leveraged
large‐scale
dataset
consisting
2798
students
using
bettermarks
working
approximately
4.1
million
problems.
found
that
advanced
units,
geometry
fraction
significantly
predicted
percentage
understanding.
Closer
inspection
indicated
was
best
by
problems
sharing
similar
features,
such
as
word
fraction/natural
number
multiplication/division
Our
findings
suggest
practitioners
software
developers
may
consider
revising
specific
which
share
features
with
struggling
More
broadly,
our
study
demonstrates
how
evaluating
between
covered
approach
can
provide
practical
insights
ITSs.
Practitioner
notes
What
already
known
this
topic
Longitudinal
studies
showed
predict
There
only
limited
evidence
predictions
be
observed
understanding—in
general
systems.
Process
from
pursue
both
educational
research
questions
optimizing
digital
software.
Problems
involving
typically
are
requiring
multiplications
and/or
divisions.
paper
adds
Similar
case
fractions,
performance
Students'
also
significantly.
A
range
Multiplying
dividing
Adding
subtracting
Calculating
).
Fraction
turned
out
predictors
Implications
practice
policy
When
facing
difficulties
percentages,
revision
previous
concepts
problems,
problems)
advised.
Software
implementing
recommendations
tutor
Psychological
utilized
analytics
method
easy‐to‐access
visualizations
illustrating
relationships
large
different
subtopics.
Язык: Английский
Increased Performance in Tutoring Systems During COVID-19 in Uruguay
Опубликована: Июнь 19, 2024
Background:
COVID-19-related
school
closures
globally
disrupted
students'
education,
leading
to
declines
in
academic
performance.
However,
some
studies
also
reported
performance
increases
within
intelligent
tutoring
systems
(ITSs).
Yet,
the
latter
evidence
stems
exclusively
from
so-called
“Western”
countries
(e.g.,
Germany).
Hence,
whether
these
findings
generalize
other
parts
of
world
remains
unclear.
Aim:
We
sought
evaluate
trajectories
ITSs
for
learning
mathematics
during
were
similar
students
Germany
and
Uruguay—a
country
cultural
context
that
has
not
yet
received
systematic
research
attention
this
line
research.Samples:
analyzed
two
longitudinal
ITS
datasets
Uruguay
(1,357
students;
38,673
problem
sets)
(8,751
328,948
sets).Methods:
applied
hierarchical
linear
regressions
how
affected
both
countries.Results:
observed
significant
periods
relative
students’
same
period
previous
years
samples.
These
associated
with
usage,
who
used
relatively
more
than
before
performing
better.
Conclusions:
Our
results
indicate
increased
pertain
highlight
need
diversify
corroborate
notion
are
a
promising
effective
tool
distance
different
regions
world.
Язык: Английский
Achievements in arithmetic and measurement units predict fraction understanding in an additive and linear manner
Cognitive Development,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
72, С. 101517 - 101517
Опубликована: Окт. 1, 2024
Язык: Английский
Basic mathematical skills and fraction understanding predict percentage understanding: Evidence from an intelligent tutoring system
Опубликована: Ноя. 18, 2022
Longitudinal
studies
indicated
that
basic
mathematical
skills
(e.g.,
arithmetic
operations)
are
a
significant
predictor
of
understanding
fractions,
which
itself
is
critical
for
later
academic
and
life
prospects.
However,
it
still
unclear
whether
the
other
forms
rational
numbers,
such
as
percentages,
also
predicted
by
particularly
predictions
reflected
in
data
from
intelligent
tutoring
systems
(ITSs).
Therefore,
we
leveraged
large-scale
dataset
(2,798
students;
working
on
4.1
million
problems)
an
ITS
to
predict
percentage
based
(i.e.,
arithmetic,
measurement
units,
geometry)
fraction
understanding.
In
first
step,
observed
advanced
geometry,
well
significantly
Closer
inspection
second
step
was
best
problems
with
similar
features
word
problems,
fraction/natural
number
multiplication/division
problems).
Together,
our
results
point
practitioners
software
developers
consider
revision
specific
subtopics
share
students
who
face
difficulties
percentages.
Язык: Английский