Artificial intelligence and automatic programming in CAI

Authors:
Elliot B. Koffman;Sumner E. Blount
Affiliations:
Electrical Engineering Dept., University of Connecticut, Storrs, Conn.;Digital Equipment Corp., Maynard, Mass.
Venue:
IJCAI'73 Proceedings of the 3rd international joint conference on Artificial intelligence
Year:
1973

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Abstract

This paper discusses generative computer-assisted instruction (CAI) and its relationship to Artificial Intelligence Research. Systems which have a limited capability for natural language communication are described. In addition, potential areas in which Artificial Intelligence could be applied are outlined. These include individualization of instruction, determining the degree of accuracy of a student response, and problem-solving. A CAI system which is capable of writing computer programs is described in detail. Techniques are given for generating meaningful programming problems. These problems are represented as a sequence of primitive tasks each of which can be coded in several ways. The manner in which the system designs its own solution program and monitors the student solution is also described.