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System, method and article of manufacture for a goal based educational system

  • US 5,987,443 A
  • Filed: 12/22/1998
  • Issued: 11/16/1999
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/22/1998
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method for creating a business simulation utilizing a rule-based expert system with a spreadsheet object component that includes data, calculations required for the simulation and communication information to provide a dynamic, goal based educational learning experience, comprising the steps of:

  • (a) accessing the information in the spreadsheet object component of the rule-based expert system to determine presentation information indicative of a goal;

    (b) utilizing the information in the spreadsheet object component of the rule-based expert system to integrate goal-based learning information in a structured, dynamic business simulation designed by a profiling component to motivate accomplishment of the goal; and

    (c) monitoring answers to questions posed to evaluate progress toward the goal utilizing the spreadsheet object component of the rule-based expert system and providing dynamic, goal-based, remediation learning information feedback from a remediation object component including a mathematical modeling tool which simulates business outcomes of collective actions over a period of time, a knowledge system which organizes and presents packaged knowledge much like an online text book and a software tutor comprising an artificial intelligence engine which generates individualized coaching messages based on decisions made by a user that further motivates accomplishment of the goal.

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