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An explanatory item response theory method for alleviating the cold-start problem in adaptive learning environments.

Jung Yeon Park¹, Seang-Hwane Joo², Frederik Cornillie²

¹Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, imec-ITEC, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium. ellie.park@kuleuven.be.

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Summary

This study introduces new methods to solve the cold-start problem in electronic learning systems. By using item response theory with the Elo rating system, ability estimation errors are significantly reduced for new or returning students.

Keywords:

Between-session effect Cold-start problem E-learning system Elo rating system Explanatory IRT

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Area of Science:

* Educational Technology
* Psychometrics

Background:

* Electronic learning systems offer accessible, personalized education.
* Real-time tracking of student ability is crucial for adaptive learning.
* The Elo rating system (ERS) is used but faces the cold-start problem.

Purpose of the Study:

* To address the cold-start problem in e-learning environments.
* To enhance the efficiency of the Elo rating system (ERS).
* To improve student ability estimation using background information and learning history.

Main Methods:

* Proposed alternative approaches to mitigate cold-start issues in ERS.
* Integrated explanatory item response theory modeling with ERS.
* Utilized background information and past learning trajectories for ability estimation.
* Conducted a simulation study under various conditions.

Main Results:

* The proposed approach significantly reduces ability estimation errors.
* Enhanced accuracy in estimating student ability levels, especially at the start of learning or after breaks.
* Validated the approach with real data from an e-learning platform.

Conclusions:

* The novel approach effectively resolves the cold-start problem in adaptive e-learning.
* Improved ability estimation leads to more personalized and effective learning experiences.
* This method offers a practical solution for managing student ability in e-learning systems.