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Journal of Information Science and Engineering, Vol. 19 No. 2, pp. 229-248

A Computer-Assisted Approach to Diagnosing Student Learning Problems in Science Courses

Gwo-Jen Hwang^**, Jia-Lin Hsiao⁺ and Judy C. R. Tseng⁺⁺
^**Informatiion Management Department
National Chi Nan University
Puli, Nan-Tou, 545 Taiwan
E-mail: gjhwang@ncnu.edu.tw
⁺Information Management Department
Ling Tung College
Taichung, 400 Taiwan
E-mail: jialin@mail.ltc.edu.tw
⁺⁺Department of Computer Science and Information Engineering
Chung Hua University
E-mail: judycrt@chu.edu.tw

The growing popularity of computer networks has led researchers to attempt to develop distance learning systems. However, students in network-based learning environments may need additional guidance and assistance when they encounter problems in learning certain concepts. Therefore, how to provide testing and diagnostic mechanisms in a computer-assisted learning environment is an important issue. This study presents a novel computer-assisted approach to diagnosing student learning problems in science courses. A network-based testing and diagnostic system is also implemented based on the proposed approach, which can diagnose science learning problems and offer students advice accordingly.

Keywords: learning diagnosis, concept effect relationship, computer-assisted testing, computer-assisted learning, science education

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