Learning assistance system

Abstract

To enable registration of a new problem and an answer to a presented problem to be well balanced.SOLUTION: A learning assistance system 10 is characterized by being provided with: a problem registration unit 12 for registering a plurality of problems for a learner 4 to acquire knowledge and answers respectively corresponding to the plurality of problems; a presentation interval determination unit 14 for determining a presentation interval so as to heighten the learning effects of the learner 4 when determining the presentation date of each of the plurality of problems; a presentation unit 18 for displaying, for presentation, each problem on the screen of the terminal that the learner 4 uses on the basis of the presentation interval determined by the presentation interval determination unit 14; and a screen transition unit 22 for automatically transitioning to a screen where a problem is registered when a prescribed requirement is met after a problem is registered by the problem registration unit 12 and presented by the presentation unit 18.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a learning support system. [Background technology]

[0002] Traditionally, learners have studied using paper media, but advances in digital technology have led to the development of software for learning. Patent Document 1, for example, discloses a learning support system related to the present invention, which includes: a question registration unit in which a plurality of questions for a learner to acquire knowledge and corresponding answers to the plurality of questions are registered; a question interval determination unit that determines the question interval so as to enhance the learner's learning effect when determining the date and time to present each of the plurality of questions; a question frequency adjustment unit that multiplies the question interval for questions with low learning necessity by a predetermined multiplier so as to reduce the frequency of presenting questions with low learning necessity for the learner; and a question setting unit that presents each of the questions to the learner based on the question interval determined by the question interval determination unit and the question interval adjusted by the question frequency adjustment unit, wherein the plurality of questions are categorized into a plurality of subjects, and the question frequency adjustment unit is capable of setting the predetermined multiplier for each subject. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Patent No. 7321602 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] For example, using a learning support device such as the software disclosed in Patent Document 1, a learner can register questions themselves and study by repeatedly asking and answering the registered questions. In such a system, learners may become so focused on registering new questions that the number of questions to be answered the next day becomes excessive, which can reduce their motivation to study.

[0005] Specifically, if the number of questions a learner is asked on a given day reaches 400, the learner may find themselves in a situation where they are forced to concentrate on answering the questions, and may end up completing their studies by answering only the questions without registering any new questions.

[0006] An object of the present invention is to provide a learning support system that allows a good balance between registering new questions and answering questions that have already been asked. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] The learning support system of the present invention is characterized by comprising: a question registration unit that registers a plurality of questions for a learner to acquire knowledge and answers corresponding to each of the plurality of questions; a question interval determination unit that, when determining the question presentation date for each of the plurality of questions, determines the question presentation interval so as to enhance the learning effectiveness of the learner; a question presentation unit that displays each of the questions on the screen of a terminal used by the learner based on the question presentation interval determined by the question presentation interval determination unit and presents the questions; and a screen transition unit that, after a question has been registered by the question registration unit and presented by the question presentation unit, automatically transitions the content displayed on the screen to a question registration screen for registering a question when predetermined requirements are met.

[0008] In addition, in the learning support system of the present invention, it is preferable that the question registration unit assigns attributes to each question and registers them, and the screen transition unit automatically transitions to the question registration screen while retaining the attributes.

[0009] In addition, in the learning support system of the present invention, it is preferable that the specified requirement is that the answer given by the question setting unit to a new question is incorrect immediately after the question registration unit registers the new question.

[0010] In addition, in the learning support system of the present invention, it is preferable that the specified requirement is that after a new question is registered by the question registration unit, the number of questions set by the question setting unit becomes equal to or exceeds a specified value.

[0011] In the learning support system according to the present invention, it is preferable that the predetermined condition is that a predetermined time has elapsed after a new question has been registered by the question registration unit.

[0012] In addition, in the learning support system of the present invention, it is preferable that the specified requirement is that after a new question is registered by the question registration unit, the total time required to answer the question posed by the question setting unit is equal to or greater than a specified value. [Effects of the Invention]

[0013] According to the present invention, it is possible to achieve a good balance between the registration of new questions and the answers to questions that have already been asked. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0014] [Figure 1] 1 is a diagram illustrating a learning support system according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a state in which questions are set using a learning support system according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 3] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing how a question posed using the learning support system according to an embodiment of the present invention is answered. [Figure 4] FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a state in which questions are registered using a learning support system according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 5] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing how questions registered using the learning support system of the embodiment of the present invention are presented. [Figure 6] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing how a question posed using the learning support system according to an embodiment of the present invention is answered. [Figure 7] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing how a magnification or the like is set using the learning support system according to the embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 8] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing how three questions that are similar to each other and are posed using the learning support system according to the embodiment of the present invention are displayed. [Figure 9]1 is a diagram showing a question registration screen for a learner to register questions in a learning support system according to an embodiment of the present invention; [Figure 10] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a state in which a screen transitions to a question setting screen after a question is registered in the learning support system according to the embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 11] 10 is a diagram showing a correct answer confirmation screen displayed when a learner correctly answers a question in the learning support system according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. [Figure 12] 10 is a diagram showing an incorrect answer confirmation screen displayed when a learner has answered a question incorrectly in the learning support system according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. [Figure 13] 10 is a diagram showing a state in which a transition to a question editing screen occurs when a learner incorrectly answers a given question in the learning support system according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. [Figure 14] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a state in which, when a learner correctly answers a question, the screen transitions to a screen that presents the next question in the learning support system according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 15] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing how, in a learning support system according to an embodiment of the present invention, when a learner repeatedly answers questions and meets predetermined requirements, the screen automatically transitions to a question registration screen. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0015] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the following, similar elements in all drawings will be designated by the same reference numerals, and duplicate explanations will be omitted. Furthermore, in the description below, previously described reference numerals will be used as necessary.

[0016] Fig. 1 is a diagram showing a learning support system 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 2 is a diagram showing a state in which a question is set using the learning support system 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 3 is a diagram showing a state in which a question set using the learning support system 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention is answered.

[0017] Fig. 4 is a diagram showing how questions are registered using the learning support system 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 5 is a diagram showing how questions registered using the learning support system 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention are being asked. Fig. 6 is a diagram showing how questions asked using the learning support system 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention are answered.

[0018] Fig. 7 is a diagram showing how a magnification and the like are set using the learning support system 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 8 is a diagram showing how three questions that are similar to each other and that are posed using the learning support system 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention are displayed.

[0019] Fig. 9 is a diagram showing a question registration screen for learner 4 to register a question in learning support system 10 of an embodiment according to the present invention. Fig. 10 is a diagram showing a transition to a question setting screen after question registration in learning support system 10 of an embodiment according to the present invention.

[0020] Fig. 11 is a diagram showing a correct answer confirmation screen displayed when the learner 4 correctly answers a posed question in the learning support system 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 12 is a diagram showing an incorrect answer confirmation screen displayed when the learner 4 incorrectly answers a posed question in the learning support system 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0021] Fig. 13 is a diagram showing a state in which the screen transitions to a question editing screen when learner 4 incorrectly answers a posed question in learning support system 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 14 is a diagram showing a state in which the screen transitions to a screen for presenting the next question when learner 4 correctly answers a posed question in learning support system 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0022] FIG. 15 is a diagram showing how, in the learning support system 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention, when learner 4 repeats the questions posed and meets certain requirements, the screen automatically transitions to a question registration screen.

[0023] The learning support system 10 is a system for enabling a learner 4 to study efficiently in order to engage in lifelong learning. The learning support system 10 includes a question registration unit 12, a question interval determination unit 14, a question frequency adjustment unit 16, a similar question early presentation adjustment unit 17, a question setting unit 18, a subject extension setting unit 20, and a screen transition unit 22.

[0024] The question registration unit 12 has a function of registering a plurality of questions for the learner 4 to acquire knowledge and the answers corresponding to each of the plurality of questions. Here, as shown in Fig. 4, it is explained that the learner 4 can create and register questions that he or she wants to learn, but questions prepared in advance may also be registered.

[0025] In the example shown in Figures 4 and 5, the question is "Osaka is the prefecture with the largest area in Japan," and is answered with a "True or False" question. In this case, if you select "False," "Correct" is displayed, as shown in Figure 6. Of course, the correct answer for this question is "Hokkaido," so the correct answer is displayed, and related information is also displayed, such as the fact that the prefecture with the smallest area is "Kagawa Prefecture."

[0026] The questions registered by the question registration unit 12 are classified into a plurality of subjects. The subjects may be classified into, for example, Japanese history, world history, English, mathematics, chemistry, physics, biology, etc., or may be classified by qualifications such as weather forecaster, information security specialist, real estate agent, patent attorney, administrative scrivener, etc.

[0027] The question interval determination unit 14 has a function of determining the question interval based on the Ebbinghaus forgetting curve when determining the question date and time for each of a plurality of questions so as to enhance the learning effect of the learner 4. The Ebbinghaus forgetting curve is a graph that succinctly shows the mechanism by which people forget, with the vertical axis representing "saving rate" and the horizontal axis representing "time."

[0028] The question interval determination unit 14 can set intervals based on Ebbinghaus's forgetting curve so that the learned content is efficiently retained, and can set intervals such as 10 minutes after learning, 3:00 a.m. the next morning, 5 to 6 days later, 10 to 14 days later, 15 to 20 days later, or 21 to 28 days later. Although the intervals are set in this way, if the question is incorrect, the question frequency will return to the beginning and the question will be asked again 10 minutes later, 3:00 a.m. the next morning, etc.

[0029] Furthermore, the question interval determination unit 14 sets the question interval to 34 to 39 days, 40 to 50 days, 51 to 79 days, or 80 to 90 days when the percentage of correct answers remains above 70%, and thereafter, if the percentage of correct answers remains above 90%, it can be set using, for example, the formula 86,400 seconds x (random number (75 to 90) + (number of correct answers x 3)).

[0030] The question frequency adjustment unit 16 has a multiplying function that multiplies the question interval for questions that are less necessary for the learner 4 by a predetermined multiplier so as to reduce the frequency of questions that are less necessary for the learner 4 to study. Note that although the predetermined multiplier is described here as being set for each subject, it may also be set for each question.

[0031] For example, once someone has passed the Information Processing Security Specialist qualification exam, they have acquired the knowledge related to that exam, so there is little need to frequently re-solve the problems, and it would be more efficient to spend that time studying something else.

[0032] However, since there is a possibility that knowledge will be lost if students stop studying altogether, for example, the question interval for the Information Security Specialist is multiplied by a predetermined factor (for example, 15 times) to widen the interval, as shown in Fig. 7. In this way, the question frequency adjustment unit 16 can set a predetermined factor for each subject (for example, Information Security Specialist).

[0033] Specifically, by multiplying the question interval by a predetermined factor, it is possible to adjust the time so that, for example, a question that would normally be asked 30 days later is asked a year later. This has the advantage of helping to solidify the memory, as questions registered several years ago are asked at a time when they have almost been forgotten.

[0034] For example, if the number of seconds until the question is asked is 2,937,600 seconds (34 days) and the multiplier is 15, then 2,937,600 seconds x 15 = 44,064,000 seconds (510 days), meaning that the question can be adjusted so that it will not be asked for more than a year.

[0035] The advantage of spending time on questions that are more important and studying less important questions less frequently, as mentioned above, is that you can retain your knowledge and adapt to lifelong learning.

[0036] As the number of registered questions increases, a large number of questions may be asked in one day, which may decrease the motivation to study of learner 4. However, by making the adjustments as described above, the registered questions can be distributed and asked, which has the effect of maintaining learner 4's motivation to study.

[0037] In addition, the question frequency adjustment unit 16 has an additional function of adding 5 to 7 days to the question interval for a subject who has answered correctly 12 or more times. This is because it is determined that if a subject has answered correctly 12 or more times in the past, frequent questioning will not affect learning.

[0038] Furthermore, the question frequency adjustment unit 16 has an additional function of adding 1 to 2 days to the question interval when the multiplier is 2 or more, even if the number of correct answers is less than 12. This is because it is determined that there is little need to urgently re-ask the question when the multiplier is 2 or more, even if the number of correct answers is less than 12.

[0039] The question frequency adjustment unit 16 has an additional function of setting a time difference of about 5 hours between questions when the next question is due in 24 hours or more. By performing this process, questions are distributed rather than concentrated at a specific time.

[0040] Furthermore, the question frequency adjustment unit 16 has an additional function of setting the next question date and time to 300 to 360 days if the number of correct answers is 16 or less, with 360 days as the upper limit. As described above, by performing the multiplier process, the question interval may become extremely long, for example, a question may be asked after 510 days. In addition, if a qualification exam is registered near the end of the exam and the exam is held immediately after, questions with a high multiplier may have a particularly low frequency of questions. Therefore, adjustment is made so that a question is always asked once a year.

[0041] Furthermore, if the number of correct answers exceeds 16 times and the number of days is 1820 or more, the question frequency adjustment unit 16 performs processing to set the upper limit to 1820. This is because even if the number of correct answers is large, there is a possibility that memory cannot be maintained unless the upper limit is set to about 1820 days (5 years).

[0042] The question frequency adjustment unit 16 has an additional function of adding 6 to 7 days when the next question date and time is three days or later and the next question date is between December 31st and January 4th. This process is performed on the assumption that there may be learners 4 who want to take a break during the New Year holidays. However, the restriction of three days or later does not mean that no questions will be asked at all.

[0043] In addition, the question frequency adjustment unit 16 has an additional function of adding 2 to 5 days if the next question is scheduled to be asked in eight days or more and on a Saturday or Sunday. This processing is performed on the assumption that there may be learners 4 who want to take weekends off.

[0044] Furthermore, the question frequency adjustment unit 16 has an additional function of adding or subtracting one day when the next question date and time is 20 days or later and the question is to be asked on a Wednesday. This is because it is expected that a slight reduction in the frequency of questions on Wednesdays will help the learner 4 maintain their motivation to study.

[0045] The question frequency adjustment unit 16 has an additional function of unifying the question time to, for example, 3:00 a.m. if the next question date and time is three days or later. This is to prevent the learner 4 from feeling stressed when, when the number of questions exceeds 100, a different question is asked immediately after the learner 4 has answered all the questions correctly.

[0046] For example, when three questions as shown in Fig. 8 are registered in the question registration unit 12, the three questions are presented at different times using a random number or the like in the question interval determination unit 14. Here, of the three questions shown in Fig. 8, question 1 has the most characters and discloses the most detailed information. If a student has not made sufficient progress in their history studies, the correct answer rate for question 2, which contains less information than question 1, may be lower.

[0047] If question 2 is presented after question 1, it will improve learner 4's comprehension, and even if question 1 is presented after question 2 in the reverse order, it will be easier to understand if the two questions are presented on the same day. However, if a random number is used to determine the question interval, it is not guaranteed that questions 1 and 2 will be presented consecutively.

[0048] Furthermore, since Question 1 contains more detailed information than Question 2, if the rate of consecutive correct answers for Question 1 increases, the frequency of questions will decrease, and there is a risk that only Question 2 will be asked repeatedly. Even though the question interval is determined using a random number, there is a low, but not zero, possibility that the question dates will overlap over the long span of lifelong learning, so it is not a situation that can be said to be good for learning efficiency. Therefore, the function of the similar question early adjustment unit 17 is to advance the scheduled date and time of questions that are considered to be similar to a certain extent when a question is answered incorrectly.

[0049] Furthermore, the similar question early release adjustment unit 17 has a function of adjusting the early release of highly similar questions among similar questions when an incorrect question has been answered two or more times and the correct answer rate is 80% or less. Note that the similar question early release adjustment unit 17 adjusts the early release of similar questions if the question interval is within a predetermined period (for example, within 30 days).

[0050] Here, the method for determining similar questions is to use the registered questions that the learner 4 has linked to questions that he or she considers similar, but since relying solely on manual registration places a heavy burden on the learner 4, it is preferable to use automatic determination as appropriate. For example, similarity determination is performed automatically using character string analysis technology, and the questions are sorted in order of highest similarity, and the top eight questions are determined to be similar.

[0051] Furthermore, as a technique for automatically determining the similarity, natural language processing, particularly morphological analysis, can be used to quantify the degree of word agreement, the degree of relevance of subjects, etc.

[0052] For example, techniques such as "inverted index" for full-text search used in search engines, "TF·IDF" for determining the importance of keywords, and "vector space method" for examining similarity can be used. The relevance of each subject can be calculated using a method that calculates similarity based on frequently appearing words in questions within the subject.

[0053] For example, if the scheduled time for question 2, which was answered incorrectly, is 10 minutes later, the original scheduled time for question 1 is 86,400 seconds later (1 day later), and the original scheduled time for question 3 is 172,800 seconds later (2 days later), then instead of just aligning the scheduled time for question 2 with that for questions 2 and 3, you can also determine the scheduled time for the three questions using the average or median. The average is 86,600 seconds later (approximately 1 day later).

[0054] It is preferable to limit the maximum number of questions that can be released early per day by the function of the similar question early release adjustment unit 17 to about 60 questions, and to impose restrictions such as reducing the frequency of early release once half of the maximum number of questions has been released early.

[0055] The subject extension setting unit 20 has a function of adding a predetermined period to the question interval for each subject. As shown in Fig. 7, the subject extension setting unit 20 allows options such as several hours, one day, several days, or 8 to 80 days as the forced extension time, and adds the selected extension period to the question interval.

[0056] For example, you can extend your study time by one day if you feel you are busy today, extend it by a few days if you feel you want to take a few days off, or extend it by 8 to 80 days if you feel there is little need to study because there are no exams for a certain period of time.

[0057] The question setting unit 18 has the function of setting each question to the learner 4 based on the question setting interval determined or adjusted by the question setting interval determination unit 14, the question setting frequency adjustment unit 16, and the similar question early setting adjustment unit 17.

[0058] Specifically, as shown in Figure 4, after Learner 4 registers the question he or she wishes to study, the question will be displayed on Learner 4's device (smartphone, tablet, personal computer) at intervals such as 10 minutes later, 3:00 a.m. the following morning, 5 to 6 days later, 10 to 14 days later, 15 to 20 days later, and 21 to 28 days later.

[0059] The question setting unit 18 has an additional function (early question setting function) of selecting a plurality of questions from among the questions whose next scheduled question date is within a predetermined period and setting them earlier than scheduled. Specifically, from among the questions whose next scheduled question date is, for example, within 20 days, the question setting unit 18 sets questions earlier than scheduled that "a certain period has passed since the last question date and the next topic is the nearest."

[0060] For example, if the last answer date was five days ago, questions scheduled to be released within 24 hours using the early release function will be included. In order to release as many subjects as possible early, as a general rule, each subject will have no more than four questions, but if there are no questions available, the system searches for them across all subjects rather than for each subject, so it does not necessarily end up being four questions.

[0061] The screen transition unit 22 has a function of automatically transitioning to a screen for registering a question when a first predetermined requirement is met after a question has been registered by the question registration unit 12 and set by the question setting unit 18.

[0062] The learner 4 uses the functions of the question registration unit 12 to register the questions that he or she intends to study. Specifically, as shown in Fig. 9, the learner 4 uses the question creation and editing function of the question registration unit 12 to register answers such as "graduate from" as a correct answer to answer with "true or false" and "grow" as an incorrect answer. The learner 4 also uses the functions of the question registration unit 12 to register the attributes of each question (for example, the name of a subject such as English or the name of a qualification exam) when registering each question.

[0063] Immediately after a new question is registered by the question registration unit 12, the newly registered question is set by the function of the question setting unit 18 as shown in Fig. 10. When the learner 4 answers the question set by the function of the question setting unit 18 in this way, and if the answer is correct, a screen for confirming the correct answer is displayed as shown in Fig. 11.

[0064] As shown in FIG. 10, if a new question is asked immediately after registering it but the learner 4 answers it incorrectly, a screen for confirming the incorrect answer is displayed as shown in FIG. 12.

[0065] Immediately after learner 4 creates and registers new questions and answers, there is a high probability that they will get the answer correct, so if they get an incorrect answer, it is highly likely that they have registered the question or answer incorrectly. There is a possibility that learner 4 will notice the mistake when the screen for checking the incorrect answer is displayed, as shown in Figure 12. However, learner 4, who has repeatedly registered a large number of questions using the function of the question registration unit 12 of the learning support system 10 and is studying, is likely to be accustomed to seeing the screen for checking the correct answer as shown in Figure 11 and the screen for checking the incorrect answer as shown in Figure 12, and so may not notice that he or she has registered an incorrect question or answer.

[0066] The function of the screen transition unit 22 is effective for such problems. The above-mentioned "first predetermined requirement" is set as a case where an answer to a question set by the question setting unit 18 is incorrect immediately after a new question is registered by the question registration unit 12. "Immediately after" can be set to a certain period of time, for example, 10 minutes.

[0067] As shown in Fig. 10, if the answer to the question set by the question setting unit 18 is incorrect immediately after a new question is registered by the question registration unit 12, the screen shown in Fig. 12 is displayed to confirm the incorrect answer, and then the content displayed on the screen is automatically transitioned to a question registration screen so that the question and answer can be edited using the functions of the question registration unit 12 as shown in Fig. 13. This allows the learner 4 to forcibly check whether or not there were any mistakes in the question and answer that he or she created himself or herself.

[0068] Also, as shown in Figure 10, if the answer to the question posed by the question setting unit 18 is correct immediately after a new question is registered by the question registration unit 12, a screen for confirming the correct answer is displayed as shown in Figure 11, and then the next question is posed using the functions of the question setting unit 18 as shown in Figure 14.

[0069] The question setting unit 18 gives priority to questions that are similar to the registered questions and sets them. Specifically, in FIG. 8, it is assumed that question 1 has already been registered and question 1 is currently being set. At this time, when question 2 is registered as a new question, question 2 will be set as the first question. Then, as the second question, question 1 that is similar to question 2 will be set as the first question.

[0070] Furthermore, the screen transition unit 22 repeatedly sets questions by the question setting unit 18, and when a predetermined requirement different from the first predetermined requirement is met, automatically transitions the screen so that the question and answer can be registered using the function of the question registration unit 12. At this time, the screen transition unit 22 automatically switches the screen while retaining the attribute of the question. For example, if the attribute of the question set by the question setting unit 18 is English and the screen automatically switches to the registration screen by the question registration unit 12, the attribute of English is inherited, so that another English question can be registered immediately, thereby reducing the burden on the learner 4 when registering questions.

[0071] Here, the second predetermined requirement among the "predetermined requirements" can be set when the number of questions set by the question setting unit 18 reaches or exceeds a predetermined value after a new question is registered by the question registration unit 12. The predetermined number of questions can be set to 10, for example, so that the screen automatically returns to the question registration screen once 10 questions have been set. This setting may be set in advance by a system administrator when the system is designed, or by the learner 4 themselves, or by a parent or teacher.

[0072] Furthermore, the third predetermined requirement among the "predetermined requirements" can also be set when a predetermined time has passed after a new question is registered by the question registration unit 12. The predetermined time can be set by the learner 4 or the like, but it may be set, for example, to return to the question registration screen after three minutes. If "three minutes" is set, the difference between the question registration time and the current time is checked, and if it exceeds three minutes, the screen automatically returns to the question registration screen. Note that although three minutes is set here, it may also be set so that the screen is forcibly returned to the question registration screen in the middle of answering.

[0073] Furthermore, the fourth of the "predetermined requirements" can be set when, after a new question is registered by the question registration unit 12, the total time required to answer the questions set by the question setting unit 18 exceeds a predetermined value. The predetermined value can be set by the learner 4 or the like, and may be set, for example, so that the screen returns to the question registration screen when the total answer time reaches three minutes. In the third predetermined requirement, the screen is forcibly switched after a certain time has elapsed regardless of the answer time, so that the screen may switch if, for example, the learner 4 leaves his / her seat. As a method for dealing with this, it is preferable to determine whether the requirements are met based solely on the total answer time required by the learner 4 to answer the questions.

[0074] The second to fourth predetermined requirements have been described as being set by the learner 4 or the like, but since setting them by the learner 4 can be a burden, they may be determined, for example, in consideration of the learner 4's own past history (the number of questions to be registered as the next question, the elapsed time, the answer time, the number of correct answers, the total percentage of correct answers, etc.) from the time a question was registered. Also, a configuration may be adopted in which the optimal transition timing for the learner 4 is constantly calculated by observing changes in the elapsed time, answer time, etc.

[0075] Next, a description will be given of the operation of the learning support system 10 configured as described above. The learner 4 creates questions related to the learning content that he or she wishes to learn, and registers them himself or herself as shown in FIG.

[0076] After Learner 4 registers, questions will be displayed on Learner 4's device (smartphone, tablet, personal computer, game console, wearable device) at intervals of 10 minutes, 3:00 the next morning, 5 to 6 days later, 10 to 14 days later, 15 to 20 days later, and 21 to 28 days later.

[0077] The above intervals are set based on Ebbinghaus's forgetting curve so that the learned content is properly consolidated in memory, allowing the learner 4 to study efficiently.

[0078] However, as the number of questions registered by Learner 4 increases, the volume of questions set per day increases, which can decrease motivation to study and decrease learning efficiency. For example, once a person has passed the Information Security Specialist qualification exam, they have acquired the knowledge related to the exam, so there is little need to frequently re-solve the questions, and it would be more efficient to spend that time studying something else.

[0079] However, since there is a possibility that knowledge will be lost if students stop studying altogether, for example, as shown in Figure 7, the question interval for the Information Security Specialist certification is multiplied by a predetermined factor (for example, 15 times) to widen the interval. In this way, the question frequency adjustment unit 16 can set a predetermined factor for each subject (for example, Information Security Specialist). This has the advantage that questions registered several years ago are asked when students have almost forgotten them, helping to solidify their memory.

[0080] The learning support system 10 has the advantage that it allows students to spend time on questions that are highly necessary, while also learning less necessary questions less frequently as described above, thereby retaining knowledge and enabling lifelong learning.

[0081] Furthermore, according to the learning support system 10, it is possible to extend the study time by one day if one determines that one is busy today, to extend the study time by several days if one feels that one wants to take a few days off, or to extend the study time by 8 to 80 days if one determines that there is little need to study for a certain period of time because there are no exams. This system allows one to continue studying within a reasonable range, making it suitable for lifelong learning.

[0082] As described above, with the learning support system 10, the learner 4 can register questions himself and study by repeatedly asking and answering the registered questions. In a system in which the learner 4 registers questions himself, he or she may end up concentrating on registering new questions, which may result in an excessive number of questions to be answered the next day and a decrease in motivation to study.

[0083] In contrast, according to the learning support system 10, after a question is registered using the function of the question registration unit 12, when requirements such as the number of questions to be asked, the elapsed time, and the time taken by the learner 4 to answer are met, the screen transition unit 22 automatically transitions to the question registration screen, thereby achieving the remarkable effect of enabling a good balance between registering questions and answering them.

[0084] Furthermore, according to the learning support system 10, even if the learner 4 solves the registered question incorrectly immediately after registering the question, the system automatically transitions to the question registration screen where the learner 4 can edit the question, which has the advantage that the learner 4 can check whether there are any errors in the question or answer he or she is registering. [Explanation of symbols]

[0085] 4 Learner, 10 Learning support system, 12 Question registration section, 14 Question interval determination section, 16 Question frequency adjustment section, 17 Similar question early adjustment section, 18 Question section, 20 Subject extension setting section, 22 Screen transition section.

Claims

1. a question registration unit for registering a plurality of questions for a learner to acquire knowledge and answers corresponding to the plurality of questions; a question interval determination unit that determines a question interval so as to enhance the learning effect of the learner when determining the question presentation date for each of the plurality of questions; a question setting unit that sets questions by displaying each question on a screen of a terminal used by the learner based on the question setting interval determined by the question setting interval determination unit; a screen transition unit that automatically transitions the content displayed on the screen to a question registration screen for registering a question when a predetermined requirement is met after a question is registered by the question registration unit and set by the question setting unit; and A learning support system comprising:

2. The learning support system according to claim 1, the question registration unit assigns attributes to each question and registers them; The learning support system is characterized in that the screen transition unit automatically transitions to the question registration screen while maintaining the attributes.

3. The learning support system according to claim 1, A learning support system characterized in that the predetermined requirement is that the answer to a new question by the question setting unit is incorrect immediately after the new question is registered by the question registration unit.

4. The learning support system according to claim 1, A learning support system characterized in that the predetermined requirement is that after a new question is registered by the question registration unit, the number of questions set by the question setting unit becomes equal to or exceeds a predetermined value.

5. The learning support system according to claim 1, A learning support system characterized in that the predetermined condition is that a predetermined time has elapsed after a new question is registered by the question registration unit.

6. The learning support system according to claim 1, A learning support system characterized in that the specified requirement is that after a new question is registered by the question registration unit, the total time required to answer the question posed by the question setting unit is equal to or greater than a specified value.

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