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Intensive scaffolding in an intelligent tutoring system for the learning of algebraic word problem solving
Author(s) -
GonzálezCalero José Antonio,
Arnau David,
Puig Luis,
ArevalilloHerráez Miguel
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
british journal of educational technology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.79
H-Index - 95
eISSN - 1467-8535
pISSN - 0007-1013
DOI - 10.1111/bjet.12183
Subject(s) - scaffold , competence (human resources) , computer science , algebraic number , mathematics education , intelligent tutoring system , set (abstract data type) , artificial intelligence , psychology , mathematics , programming language , social psychology , mathematical analysis
Abstract The term intensive scaffolding refers to any set of conceptual scaffolding strategies that always allow the user to find the solution to a problem. Despite the many benefits of scaffolding, some negative effects have also been reported. These are mainly related to the possibility that a student solves the problems without actually engaging in their content. In this paper, we have used an intelligent tutoring system ( ITS ) to analyze the effect that intensive scaffolding has on the learning of algebraic word problem solving ( AWPS ). Two different versions of the ITS , which differ in the amount of scaffolding that they provide, have been created. These two versions were used by two groups of students in Secondary Education, in a quasi‐experimental study. The comparison of pre‐ and posttest scores shows a significant increase of the competence in AWPS in the group that used the ITS with intensive scaffolding.