Approach Emphasis on learning by doing and individual tutoring. Learning is most effective and more fun in the context of problem solving and with the help of a personal tutor. Based on a computational model of thought. Learning time is optimized by targeting instructional decisions to address students' strengths and weaknesses. Effectiveness Students learn more.
Students learn faster.
Students and teachers are more motivated. A third party evaluation documented large motivational gains resulting from the active engagement of students and the successful experiences on challenging problems. Research Issues Tutor development involves research in graphical interface design, the structure of problem solving knowledge, efficient algorithms for recognizing student plans, feedback content and timing, transfer of knowledge and individual differences in learning. Potential Life-long learning will be facilitated via personal computers and network access in high schools, colleges, tutoring centers, the workplace, and home. A full mathematics curriculum will dramatically improve student achievment on both new standards assessments and existing standardized tests.