Researchers have developed a new computer system that can automatically solve the type of word problems common in introductory algebra classes. The work could lead to educational tools that identify ...

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Automatically solving algebra word problems has raised considerable interest recently. Existing state-of-the-art approaches mainly rely on learning from human annotated equations. In this paper, we ...

We propose a new evaluation for automatic solvers for algebra word problems, which can identify mistakes that existing evaluations overlook. Our proposal is to evaluate such solvers using derivations, ...

LP Consulting has introduced an algebra curriculum study for ninth graders and high school students who want accessible homework help. Algebra is a common hurdle for many students and often the first ...

This paper reviews the research literature with respect to the contributions to the students’ difficulties in their algebra learning in order to understand the students’ difficulties in algebra ...