Optimize Student Learning via Random Forest-Based Adaptive Narrative Game

This paper presents an adaptive narrative game system that focuses on sequential logic design. The system adapts a random forest machine learning model to estimate a student’s current level of domain knowledge relative to the problem presented to him through his game-playing behavior data, such as time taken to find solutions, errors in solutions, and emotional indicators. Hints, prompts, and/or individualized lessons are then offered to the player to guide their learning in a positive and productive direction. Our preliminary pilot study demonstrates that the model can make accurate classifications, from which proper assistance can then be provided to individual students as they play.

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