FIELD OF INVENTION:
The present invention relates to the field of a mathematics learning goal navigator.
The present invention in particular relates to a system that helps in setting and
achieving personal learning goals in mathematics and its method thereof.
DESCRIPTION OF THE RELATED ART:
Every parent has a long-term goal for their child, for him/her to be successful in life.
have good employment opportunities, lead a happy life in the society. Helping the
child/parent to reach the goal is analogous to finding the way to move from place A
(where they currently are) to place B (where they aspire 10 be). In the context of
physical movement, we have tools like Google Maps that help us navigate.
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module, a learning management Module, a content management database, an
exercise generator module with Dictionaries, Picture Media, Music Libraries, Life
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information into learning content and implements user learning exercises. Learning
exercises are automatically created as multiple choice tests, filling blanks, quizzes,
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puzzles, crosswords, etc. from this learning content in real-time, based on a teacher
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management educational system that includes a real-time content processing
module, a learning management Module, a content management database, an
exercise generator module with dictionaries, picture media, music libraries, life
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goals. The disclosed personal goal setting, tracking and mnemonic aid is a made up
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on the outer layer using a non-permanent marker can be a least substantially
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daily goals. The goal-setter indicates in each cell of the chart whether the goal has
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each question relates to a subject knowledge/skill and/or failure cause, preparing
correct and wrong answers for each question, wherein each wrong answer is related
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educational opportunity associated with learning the selected skill. The social
networking system ranks the selected skills based on the determined value associate
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personal development web page that provides access to motivational and goal
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How)-oriented method for recommending a goal-driven learning point and a goaldriven
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engineering technologies. The method comprises the steps of establishing learning
situations of different learners through analysis; establishing a learner model; and
pertinently providing personalized learning guidance for different learners. The
learning point is further detailed from three aspects, which include data, information
and knowledge, with a progressive relation; learning goals of the learners are
mapped into the problems of 5W: a reasonable learning point content and a
reasonable learning strategy are hierarchically recommended to the learners; the
learners are guided to achieve the learning goal, thereby helping the learners to
improve the learning efficiency and optimize the learning effect.
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by which preparation can be scheduled and timeline of milestones can be created to
achieve any specific goal for a user. Goals can be wide ranging, for example-taking
a test (such as SAT, GMAT, GRE, etc.), learning a new skill (such as a new
language, skiing, etc.), acquiring a degree, diploma, or certification, changing a job
or career, choosing a career, travel, surgery, fitness related goals (such as weight
loss, etc.), goals and targets at work, corporation goals, etc. User can be an
individual, a group of individuals, a business or civic entity, a volunteer group, etc.
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Michele, Mind Tools Club talks about the Goal selling is a powerful process for
thinking about your ideal future, and for motivating yourself to turn your vision of
this future into reality. The process of setting goals helps you choose where you
want to go in life. By knowing precisely what you want to achieve, you know where
you have to concentrate your efforts.
The article entitled "Developing, monitoring and reporting on personal learning
goals" by State of Victoria (Department of Education and Early Childhood
Development), November 2006 talks about the personal learning goals are the
behaviour, knowledge or understandings that students identify as important to their
own learning. They may relate to general work habits, specific subjects, domains of
learning, or a combination of these
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by Ramkumar Rajendran, Sridhar Iyer, Sahana Munity, Campbell Wilson, Judithe
Sheard, ITT Bombay, Monash University, 2014 talks about the an intelligent tutoring
system is a computer-based self-iearning system which provides personalized
learning content to students based on their needs and preferences. The importance of
a students' affective component in learning has motivated adaptive ITS to include
learners1 affective states in their student models. Learner-centered emotions such as
frustration, boredom, and confusion are considered in compuier learning
environments like ITS instead of other basic emotions such as happiness, sadness
and fear. In our research we detect and respond to students' frustration while they
interact with an ITS. The existing approaches used to identify affective states
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include human observation, self-reporting, modeling affective states, face-based
emotion recognition systems, and analyzing data from physical and physiological
sensors. Among these, data-mining approaches and affective state modeling are
feasible for the large scale deployment of ITS.
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help teachers achieve 6 critical learning goals" by Theresa Dixon, April //, 2018
talks about a number of the student assessment "tools" we planned to feature could
be used to support multiple assessment'goals. These assessment "multi-tools" can
work to support educators who are searching for time effective systems and practical
support in order to modernize their assessment practices. Goal I is assessment that is
standards-based and reflects what students know and are able to do. Goal 2 is
assessment that checks for understanding, provides feedback, and prepares students
for summative assessment. Goal 3 is assessment and grading that guides continuous
learning. Goal 4 is assessment that is transparent and promotes common
understanding between students, parents, teachers and schools. Goal 5 is assessment
that supports a growth mindset. Goal 6 is assessment thai reflects student
achievement
Hence in view of the above cited prior arts, it is clear that an individual's skills and
knowledge influence the ability of that person to succeed in school, to practice a
career of his or her choice, to succeed in the practice of a given career and his or her
ability to switch careers as he or she desires. Modern economies are to a large extent
based on skills and knowledge and therefore it is not surprising that an individual's
success is, in part, determined by the set of skills and knowledge that the individual
can offer to a potential employer or client. Thus, in hopes of achieving financial
success and the enjoyment of one's career, people often expend large amounts of
energy and money on improving their knowledge base and skills set.
Thus, an individual's skills and knowledge influence the ability of that person to
succeed in school, to practice a career of his or her choice, to succeed in the practice
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of a given career and his or her ability to switch careers as he or she desires. Modern
economies are to a large extent based on skills and knowledge and therefore it is not
surprising that an individual's success is, in part, determined by the set of skills and
knowledge that the individual can offer to a potential employer or client. Thus, there
needed a system and method which helps in setting and achieving the learning goal.
To overcome above listed prior art, the present invention aims to provide a
mathematics learning goal navigator that helps in setting and achieving personal
learning goals.
OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION:
The principal object of the present invention is to provide a mathematics learning
goal navigator that helps in setting and achieving personal learning goals in
mathematics.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION:
The present invention relates to a learning goal navigator that helps in setting and
achieving personal learning goals. The user chooses the medium and long-term
goals that he/she wants to achieve which is a combination of skills and end
outcomes and then visually depict a clear learning path to thai specific goal, and
what actions the user should take to navigate to it.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS:
It is to be noted, however, that the appended drawings illustrate only typical
embodiments of this invention and are therefore not to be considered for
limiting of its scope, for the invention may admit to other equally effective
embodiments.
Figure 1 shows the block diagram according to the present invention;
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DETATLED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION:
The present invention relates to a mathematics learning goal navigator system and
its method that allows a user to set and achieve learning goals through a hand held
device. The user can choose the goals that he/she wants to achieve which is a
combination of skills and end outcomes and then visually depict a learning path to
that specific goal, and the actions the user should take to navigate to it. Referring to
the figure 1, the system comprises a handheld device, a central server at remote
location to connect with the handheld device wherein the user must have access to a
device which is connected to the central server through wireless communication
which connects the user to the experts. The user needs to create an account on the
device and then receives two questionnaires - one for the parent and one for the
child. There is a human resource to pick out insights from the responses (this will be
automated once sufficient amount of data is collected). The system has access to the
databases that hold the student data from their use of other products of the company
in the past. The system generates key. Then, a bank of questions that serve the
purpose of diagnosis is given to the user. The user can give the test in hard copies
and upload the scans/images of the completed test or can attempt the test directly
online through hand held device. Now, the system analyses the test and'depending
upon the test results, it connects with the user through call, text message or email for
conversations between the parent/child and the expert team.
The system generates exit tickets,- tests and other materials that the user might
require on his/her learning journey and estimates whether the child is on track
towards meeting his/her goal. It recalibrates the learning path and provide real-time
course corrections.
The system helps the user navigate towards his/her mathematics learning goal by
providing a personalized learning path and tracks the user's progress over time. The
system allows the user to set a long-term goal and break that into medium and shortterm
goals. Achieving these short-term goals not only keeps the user motivated but
helps to course correct and increase the chances of reaching the long-term goal.
The user needs to identify the long-term goal first. These could range from obtaining
scores in exams to choosing a certain stream or going beyond grade-level content as
prescribed by the syllabus/school. These goals can vary based on the user's interest,
current grade level of the user etc.
The invention is described in detail with reference to the examples given below.
The examples are provided just to illustrate the invention and therefore, should
not be construed to limit the scope of the invention.
In the first step, parent and child questionnaires are administered to understand the
goals and mindsets of both the parent and child. The goal of the questionnaire is to
gather information on the child that extends beyond his/her test scores. Insights into
the child's likes and dislikes help in deciding the path that the navigator takes.
Example 1
A child who says that he/she loves math can be given more rigorous content
compared to a child who expresses a fear of maihemaiics and might need more
guidance to build confidence first. There are questions that specifically account for
performance in school exams and goals such as the school final exam and the board
examination. These are tangible and vital parameters in determining progress.
Lastly, the questionnaire also serves to understand the parent's and child's
perceptions of his/her strengths and weaknesses in mathematics.
Past data of the child (if available) is analyzed in second step. If the child has used
past products of Educational Initiatives (such as the ASSET test), then his/her
performance on those tests can be studied to identify potential strengths and
weaknesses.
Learning gaps through a diagnostic test* are identified in step three. The navigator
will identify learning gaps through a diagnostic test that checks for conceptual
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understanding in the topics that the child is expected to know from the previous
grade level. This test will assess the readiness of the child for the current grade level.
At the end of the test, the topics and concepts where the child is strong and weak at
will be determined.
In step four, a personalised learning path is designed. Based on the responses to the
questionnaires, past data and work on the diagnostic test, a conversation shall be
conducted with the parent and child that will help design the first personalised
learning path. This path will be focused on one topic (maximum of two topics if they
are closely interrelated) and planned in accordance with the lime that the child can
give (per week) to the navigator.
Monitoring is done in step five which is progresses through tests and one-on-one
counselling sessions. The child's progress shall be monitored through parameters
like percentage topic progress, topic accuracy, and performance on exit tickets. The
navigator team will have a brief telephonic conversation with the parent and child
once every two weeks to discuss progress, share recommendations and the plan for
the next two weeks.
The child's performance on the goal is predicted in step six. Based on progress,
conversations and data analysis, predict (or make estimations of) where the child
stands with respect to his/her goal.
'ST In step seven, the path towards the goal is re-calibrated based on current knowledge
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learning. Accordingly, either remedial content and further practice will be provided.
or the child can move on to the next topic (the topic will be chosen based on CN the
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child). The learning path shall be suitably updated to account for recent progress
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Step 4- 7 happens in a cyclic manner to track the progress of the user and
continuously course correct.
Thus, the system updates the learning status automatically based on the learning
journey and not just the learner satisfaction feedback. The learners are kept
motivated and informed of the progress towards the goal and the prediction of
learner's performance on the goal. The children are supported through guided
conversations on their progress during the learning process. It focuses on
mathematics learning. The system uses a reward system to keep children motivated
while integrating guided counselling to advice the child and help him/her achieve
goals. These goals are set by the students and determined through the questionnaire
and conversations. Goals are tracked through visuals like those adopted by GPS
navigation systems. Goals are broken down into intermediate milestones defined by
learning units.
Numerous modifications and adaptations of the system of the present invention
will be apparent to those skilled in the art, and thus it is intended by the
appended claims to cover all such modifications and adaptations which fall
within the true spirit and scope of this invention.

We Claim:
1. A learning goal navigator system and its method that allows a user to set and
achieve mathematics learning goals comprises a hand held device, a central
server at remote location to connect with the hand held device wherein the user
must have access to a .device which is connected to the central server through
wireless communication to connect the user to the experts; the user creates an
account on the device; the server has access to the databases that hold the student
data from their use of products of the system in the past; a key is generated; then
a bank of questions are given for diagnosis purposes.
2. The learning goal navigator, as claimed in claim I, wherein the meihod includes
the following steps:
a) Administering parent and child questionnaires to understand goals and
mindsets
b) Analysing past data of the child (if available)
c) Identifying learning gaps through a diagnostic test
d) Designing a personalised learning path
e) Monitoring progress through tests and one-on-one counselling sessions
f) Predicting the child's performance on the goal
g) Recalibrating the path towards the goal based on current knowledge level
3. The learning goal navigator, as claimed in claim 1, wherein the user gives the
test in hard copies and upload the scans/images of the completed test or can
attempt the test directly online through hand held device and the system analyzes
the test and depending upon the test results, connects with the user through call,
text message or email for conversations between the parent/child and the expert
team.
4. The learning goal navigator, as claimed in claim 1,, wherein the system generates
exit tickets, tests and other materials that the user might require on his/her
learning journey and estimates whether the child is on track towards meeting
his/her goal and recalibrates the learning path'and provide real-time course
corrections.