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Knowledge tracing framework based on the cognitive state of quantum focal element uncertainty
1College of Computer Science and Information Engineering, Harbin Normal University, Harbin, 150025, China.
Summary
Quantum knowledge tracing overcomes the quantum collapse problem using quantum focal-element uncertain cognitive states. This new framework, QDKT, improves student cognitive modeling by leveraging quantum properties for better learning process representation.
Area of Science:
- Artificial Intelligence
- Quantum Computing
- Educational Technology
Background:
- Quantum knowledge tracing (QKT) enhances student cognitive modeling but faces the quantum collapse problem, which disrupts gradual learning.
- The quantum collapse problem causes superposition states to deterministically collapse during measurement, hindering accurate modeling of learning processes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To propose QDKT, a novel knowledge tracing framework addressing the quantum collapse problem in cognitive modeling.
- To enhance the representation and dynamic tracking of learner cognitive states using quantum principles.
Main Methods:
- Developed QDKT framework integrating quantum computing, Dempster-Shafer theory, and deep sequential modeling.
- Constructed QDKT-R (hybrid quantum CNN-GRU) and QDKT-L (quantum variational circuits) models.
- Utilized quantum focal elements for high-dimensional cognitive state representation via superposition and entanglement.
- Implemented Deng entropy-based quantum collapse detection for state regulation.
Main Results:
- QDKT-R achieved optimal performance on benchmark datasets: ASSISTments2009 (AUC=0.845), KDD Cup 2010 (AUC=0.826), and Statics2011 (AUC=0.842).
- The framework effectively mitigated the quantum collapse problem, preserving the gradual nature of learning.
- Demonstrated enhanced quality in cognitive state modeling.
Conclusions:
- QDKT offers a robust solution to the quantum collapse problem in knowledge tracing.
- The framework provides a novel technical paradigm for advanced cognitive modeling in education.
- Quantum focal-element uncertain cognitive states represent a promising approach for future educational technology research.
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