Expanding the model-tracing architecture: A 3rd generation intelligent tutor for algebra symbolization

International Journal of Artificial Intelligence in Education

Volumn 18, Issue 2, 2008, Pages 153-178

  Heffernan, Neil T ^a   Koedinger, Kenneth R ^b   Razzaq, Leena ^a  

^a Worcester Polytechnic Institute   (United States)

^b Carnegie Mellon University   (United States)

Author keywords

Algebra; Intelligent tutoring systems; Model tracing; Student learning; Teaching strategies

Indexed keywords

EID: 85013572137     PISSN: 15604292     EISSN: 15604306     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Article

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