Dynamic student modelling in an intelligent tutor for LISP programming

  • Authors:
  • Brian J. Reiser;John R. Anderson;Robert G. Farrell

  • Affiliations:
  • Advanced Computer Tutoring Project, Carnegie-Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA;Advanced Computer Tutoring Project, Carnegie-Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA;Advanced Computer Tutoring Project, Carnegie-Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA

  • Venue:
  • IJCAI'85 Proceedings of the 9th international joint conference on Artificial intelligence - Volume 1
  • Year:
  • 1985

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Abstract

We describe an intelligent tutor for LISP programming. This tutor achieves a set of pedagogical objectives derived from Anderson's (1983) learning theory provide instruction in the context of problem-solving, have the student generate as much of each solution as possible, provide immediate feedback on errors, and represent the goal structure of the problem-solving. The tutorial interface facilitates communication and prevents distracting low-level errors Field tests of the tutor in college classes demonstrate that it is more effective than conventional classroom instruction.