Research team applies mathematical modeling and algorithms to learning process
Tuesday, January 24, 2012 - 12:31
in Mathematics & Economics
(PhysOrg.com) -- Most people inherently understand that they have a unique way of studying material for a test that suits their unique personality. Unfortunately, such differences between people tend to create problems for educators when trying to teach students how to study. Now, a team of applied mathematicians from Cornel have developed a model that they believe can be used by virtually any student to maximize the benefit they receive from studying. The model they’ve built, as the team describes in their paper published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, is based on mathematical algorithms and information provided by the student.