International Journal of Education and Development using ICT

International Journal of Education and Development using ICT > Vol. 4, No. 4 (2008)

Utilization of Intelligent Tutoring System (ITS) in mathematics learning

Tsai Chien Chen, Universiti Putra Malaysia
Aida Suraya MdYunus, Universiti Putra Malaysia
Wan Zah Wan Ali, Universiti Putra Malaysia
AbRahim Bakar, Universiti Putra Malaysia

Abstract
Intelligent Tutoring Systems (ITS) represents some of the knowledge and reasoning of good one-to-one human tutors, and consequently are able to coach students in a more detailed way as compared to the Computer Assisted Instructions (CAI) packages. Canfield (2001) defines ITS as a system that is able to diagnose and adapt to student's knowledge and skills. According to Canfield, ITS is able to provide precise feedbacks when mistakes are made and able to present new topics when the student is ready to learn. ITS is part of a new breed of instructional computer programs. This paper discusses the benefits of using an ITS as complement to the use CAI materials such as the courseware in promoting the learning of mathematics.

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