Modelling and mending students' misconceptions in translating algebra word problems using a belief revision system in TAPS:

Abstract: "The goal of this research is to illustrate the potential of belief revision in a tutoring system for a domain where contradictions arise when students commit errors. We show how a belief revision system which employs the notion of epistemic entrenchment in resolving a conflict can be...

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Main Authors: Aziz, Normaziah A. (Author), Pain, Helen (Author), Brna, Paul (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Edinburgh 1995
Series:University <Edinburgh> / Department of Artificial Intelligence: DAI research paper 770
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Summary:Abstract: "The goal of this research is to illustrate the potential of belief revision in a tutoring system for a domain where contradictions arise when students commit errors. We show how a belief revision system which employs the notion of epistemic entrenchment in resolving a conflict can be useful in modelling students and for remediation. Our particular focus is on: i) the domain of translating simple relational algebra word problems to algebraic equations; ii) misconceptions related to the reversal error; iii) student being persistent in holding the misconceptions which are referred to as the student's entrenched beliefs. We illustrate such investigations in TAPS (Translating Algebraic Problems System). TAPS, a prototype computer-based tutoring system has a belief revision system embedded in it which assists it in modelling and mending a student's misconceptions. It also helps TAPS in making overall observations of the student's performance."
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