System to teach, measure and rate learner knowledge of basic mathematics facts
OwnerJack W. Fretwell JR.inventor
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Abstract
A system for teaching basic arithmetic facts to students and for measuring their progress and rating their knowledge using a computer program that provides repetitive practice and immediate positive reinforcement is provided. The system features structured practice using problem sets of progressing levels of difficulty with problems selected randomly from each set. Progress made by individual students is tracked by generating a proficiency rating that reflects the arithmetic function tested, the level of difficulty of the problems presented, and the percentage of correct answers provided within a preset time period. Summary reports are generated and displayed at the end of each session as are the proficiency ratings.
Claims9
A method for teaching arithmetic facts to students comprising:
- creating a database that contains all problems from the basic arithmetic tables for the functions of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of single digit numbers, said problems arranged in sets, each set representing a specified level of difficulty;
- specifying the arithmetic function to be taught and the problem set to be used in that teaching session;
- randomly choosing a problem from said problem set, and displaying said problem on a computer screen;
- measuring the time interval between display of said problem and entry of a response thereto;
- determining whether an answer entered in response to said displayed problem is correct and, if said time interval is less than a preset standard and said answer is also correct, designating said answer as a super answer;
- displaying each incorrectly answered problem on the computer screen for at least one additional time and, if not answered correctly, displaying the correct answer;
- continuing the random selection and display of problems until all of the problems within the set have been chosen, and thereafter ending said teaching session;
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- generating a progress report that measures and records a student's progress and mastery of the arithmetic facts being taught.
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