Learning Support System

Abstract

To enable a good balance between registration of new questions and answering of questions that have already been asked. [Solution] The learning support system 10 is characterized by comprising a question registration unit 12 that registers multiple questions for learner 4 to acquire knowledge and the answers corresponding to each of the multiple questions; a question interval determination unit 14 that determines the question interval so as to enhance the learning effectiveness of learner 4 when determining the question date for each of the multiple questions; a question setting unit 18 that displays each question on the screen of a terminal used by learner 4 and sets the question based on the question interval determined by the question interval determination unit 14; and a screen transition unit 22 that automatically transitions to a screen for registering questions when specified requirements are met after a question has been registered by the question registration unit 12 and set by the question setting unit 18.

Description

[Technical field]

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

[0002] In the past, learners studied using paper media, but with the development of digital technology, software for learning has been developed. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a learning support system that includes a problem registration unit in which a plurality of problems for learners to acquire knowledge and answers corresponding to each of the plurality of problems are registered, a question interval determination unit that determines a question interval so as to enhance the learning effect of the learner when determining the date and time of questioning for each of the plurality of problems, a question frequency adjustment unit that multiplies the question interval of a problem that is less necessary for the learner by a predetermined magnification so as to reduce the frequency of questions that are less necessary for the learner to learn, and a question setting unit that sets each of the problems 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, and the plurality of problems are classified into a plurality of subjects, and the question frequency adjustment unit is capable of setting a predetermined magnification 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 and study by repeatedly asking and answering the registered questions. In such a system, the learner may become so focused on registering new questions that the number of questions to be answered the next day becomes excessive, decreasing their motivation to study.

[0005] Specifically, when the number of questions given to a learner on a given day reaches 400, the learner may find himself or herself forced to concentrate on answering the questions, and may end up finishing his or her studies by only answering the questions, without registering any new questions.

[0006] An object of the present invention is to provide a learning support system that enables 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 a learning support system in which a learner creates questions and registers them, and the learner answers the questions to study, the learning support system comprising: a question registration unit which registers a plurality of questions for the learner to acquire knowledge and answers corresponding to each of the plurality of questions; a question setting interval determination unit which, when determining a date for asking each of the plurality of questions, determines a question setting interval so as to enhance the learning effect of the learner; a question setting unit which displays each of the questions on a screen of a terminal used by the learner based on the question setting interval determined by the question setting interval determination unit; and, after the questions have been registered by the question registration unit and asked by the question setting unit, when predetermined requirements are satisfied, Without the need for a specific transition operation, The present invention is characterized by comprising a screen transition unit that automatically transitions the content displayed on the screen to a question registration screen for registering questions.

[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 immediately after the question registration unit registers the new question is incorrect.

[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 posed 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 is 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 questions posed by the question setting unit is equal to or greater than a specified value. Effect 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 answering of questions that have already been asked. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0014] [Figure 1] 1 is a diagram showing a learning support system according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Diagram 2] FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a state in which questions are asked using a learning support system according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Diagram 3] FIG. 2 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. [Diagram 5] FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a state in which a question registered using the learning support system of an embodiment of the present invention is presented. [Figure 6] FIG. 2 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. 13 is a diagram showing a state in which a magnification or the like is set using the learning support system according to the embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 8] FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a state in which 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. FIG. [Figure 10] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a state in which a question screen is displayed after question registration in the learning support system according to the embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 11] 13 is a diagram showing a correct answer confirmation screen displayed when a learner correctly answers a given question in the learning support system according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. [Figure 12] 13 is a diagram showing an incorrect answer confirmation screen displayed when a learner answers a given question incorrectly in the learning support system according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. [Figure 13] 13 is a diagram showing a state in which a learner transitions to a question editing screen when the learner incorrectly answers a given question in the learning support system according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. [Figure 14] FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a state in which, when a learner correctly answers a question, a screen is displayed that asks the next question in the learning support system according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 15] 13 is a diagram showing how a learner automatically transitions to a question registration screen when the learner repeatedly answers questions given to him / her and satisfies certain requirements in a learning support system according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0015] Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the following, the same elements in all the drawings are given the same reference numerals, and duplicated explanations will be omitted. In addition, in the explanation in the text, the reference numerals previously described 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 where 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 where the 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 a state where a question is registered using the learning support system 10 of an embodiment according to the present invention. Fig. 5 is a diagram showing a state where a question registered using the learning support system 10 of an embodiment according to the present invention is being asked. Fig. 6 is a diagram showing a state where a question asked using the learning support system 10 of an embodiment according to the present invention is 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 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 the learner 4 to register a question in the learning support system 10 according to the embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 10 is a diagram showing a state in which the screen transitions to a question setting screen after question registration in the learning support system 10 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

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

[0021] Fig. 13 is a diagram showing a state where a screen transitions to a question editing screen when a learner 4 incorrectly answers a given question in the learning support system 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 14 is a diagram showing a state where a screen transitions to a screen for asking the next question when a learner 4 correctly answers a given question in the 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 a learner 4 repeats a given question and satisfies 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 himself can create and register questions that he 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 answer. In this case, if you select "X," "Correct" is displayed, as shown in Figure 6. Of course, the correct answer to this question is "Hokkaido," so not only is the correct answer displayed, but also the related information 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, or by qualifications such as weather forecaster, information processing 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 so as to enhance the learning effect of the learner 4 based on the Ebbinghaus forgetting curve when determining the question date and time for each of the multiple questions. 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 am the next morning, 5 to 6 days after learning, 10 to 14 days after learning, 15 to 20 days after learning, 21 to 28 days after learning, etc. Although the intervals are set in this way, if the user gets the question wrong, the question frequency will return to the beginning and the question will be asked 10 minutes after learning, 3:00 am the next morning, etc.

[0029] In addition, the question interval determination unit 14 sets the 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 at 70% or more, and thereafter, if the percentage of correct answers is 90% or more, the question interval determination unit 14 can set the interval to 34 to 39 days, 40 to 50 days, 51 to 79 days, or 80 to 90 days ... using a calculation formula, for example, 86,400 seconds x (random number (75 to 90) + (number of correct answers x 3)).

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

[0031] For example, once a person has passed the Information Processing Security Specialist qualification exam, they have acquired the knowledge related to that exam and therefore have little need to frequently re-solve the problems; it would be more efficient for them to spend that time studying for other things.

[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 Processing 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 Processing Security Specialist).

[0033] Specifically, by multiplying the question interval by a certain factor, for example, a question that would normally be asked 30 days later can be adjusted to be asked a year later. This has the advantage that questions registered several years ago can be asked at a time when you have almost forgotten them, helping to solidify your memory.

[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), in other words, 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 necessary while studying less necessary questions less frequently, as described above, is that it helps you retain your knowledge and allows you to engage in lifelong learning.

[0036] As the number of registered questions increases, a large number of questions may be posed in one day, which may reduce the motivation of learner 4. However, by making the above adjustments, the registered questions can be distributed and posed, which has the effect of maintaining the motivation of learner 4 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 those who have answered correctly 12 times or more. This is because it is determined that if a student has answered correctly 12 times or more in the past, frequent questioning will not affect their 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 reissue a 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 dispersed and not concentrated in a specific time period.

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

[0041] Furthermore, if the number of correct answers exceeds 16 times and the number of days is more than 1820, 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 high, 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 3 days or later and the next question date is between December 31st and January 4th. This process is performed on the assumption that there are learners 4 who want to take a break during the New Year holidays. However, the restriction of 3 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 to be asked on a Saturday or Sunday and is 8 days or later. This processing is performed on the assumption that there are 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 is set 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 his or her motivation to study.

[0045] The question frequency adjustment unit 16 has an additional function of unifying the question time to, for example, 3 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 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 asked at random by the question interval determination unit 14. Here, of the three questions shown in Fig. 8, question 1 has the most characters and discloses detailed information. If the student has not progressed sufficiently in their history studies, there is a possibility that the correct answer rate for question 2, which contains less information than question 1, will be lower.

[0047] If question 2 is presented after question 1, it will improve the comprehension of learner 4, 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 to question 1 increases, the frequency of questions will decrease, and there is a risk that only question 2 will be asked repeatedly. Even if the question interval is determined using random numbers, there is a possibility that the question dates will overlap over the long span of lifelong learning, but it is low, so it is not a situation that can be said to be good 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] In addition, the similar question early adjustment unit 17 has a function of adjusting early release of a question with a high similarity among similar questions when an incorrect answer to a question is answered two or more times and the correct answer rate is 80% or less. Note that the similar question early adjustment unit 17 adjusts early release of a question that is similar to the question and whose 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 himself / herself considers to be 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, the similarity determination is performed automatically using character string analysis technology, the questions are sorted in order of similarity, and the top 8 questions are determined to be similar.

[0051] Furthermore, as a technique for automatically determining the above-mentioned 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 from 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 simply aligning the scheduled time for question 2 with that for questions 2 and 3, the scheduled dates for the three questions can be determined using the average or median. Taking the average will result in 86,600 seconds later (about 1 day later).

[0054] It is preferable to limit the upper limit of the number of questions that can be released early per day using 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 the upper limit of early release is exceeded.

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

[0057] The question setting unit 18 has a 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 questions he or she wishes to study, the questions are displayed on Learner 4's device (smartphone, tablet, personal computer) at intervals of 10 minutes, 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 multiple questions from among questions whose next scheduled question date is within a predetermined period and setting them earlier than scheduled. Specifically, from among questions whose next scheduled question date is, for example, within 20 days, questions that "have been a certain period of time since the last question setting date and the next topic is imminent" are set earlier than scheduled.

[0060] For example, if the last answer date was 5 days ago, questions scheduled to be released within 24 hours using the early release function will be available. In order to release as many subjects as possible early, the rule is to limit each subject to 4 questions, but if there are no available questions, the process searches through all subjects, not for each subject, so it does not necessarily end up being 4 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 satisfied 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 function 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 uses the question creation and editing function of the question registration unit 12 to register answers such as the correct answer "graduate from" and the incorrect answer "grow" to answer the question "graduate from" with a true or false answer. In addition, the learner 4 uses the function of the question registration unit 12 to register the attributes of the questions (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 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 the question but the learner 4 answers it incorrectly, a screen for confirming the incorrect answer is displayed as shown in FIG. 12.

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

[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 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. "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 for confirming 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 be forced to check whether or not there were any mistakes in the question and answer he or she created.

[0068] Furthermore, 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 as shown in FIG. 10, a screen for confirming the correct answer is displayed as shown in FIG. 11, and then the next question is asked using the functions of the question setting unit 18 as shown in FIG. 14.

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

[0070] Furthermore, the screen transition unit 22 repeats the setting of 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, and the attribute of English is inherited, 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 when 10 questions have been set. This setting may be set in advance by the system administrator when the system is designed, or may be set by the learner 4 himself / herself, 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, etc., but it may be set, for example, to return to the question registration screen after three minutes. If it is set to "three minutes," 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 a time of three minutes is set here, it may also be set to forcibly return to the question registration screen in the middle of answering.

[0073] Furthermore, the fourth predetermined requirement among 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 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 when time passes regardless of the answer time, so that, for example, the screen may be switched when the learner 4 leaves his / her seat. As a method for dealing with this, for example, it is preferable to determine whether the requirement is met based only on the total answer time required for the learner 4 to answer.

[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, for example, they may be determined in consideration of the learner 4's own past history (the number of questions to be registered as the next question after question registration, the elapsed time, answering time, the number of correct answers, the total correct answer rate, etc.). 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, answering time, etc.

[0075] Next, a description will be given of the operation of the learning support system 10 configured as 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 given to Learner 4's device (smartphone, tablet, personal computer, game console, wearable device) at intervals of 10 minutes, 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.

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

[0078] However, as the number of questions registered by the learner 4 increases, the amount of questions given per day also increases, which can cause a decrease in motivation to study and a decrease in learning efficiency. For example, a person who has once passed the Information Security Specialist qualification examination has acquired the knowledge related to the qualification examination, so there is little need to frequently re-solve the questions, and it would be more efficient to spend that time studying other subjects.

[0079] However, since there is a possibility that knowledge will be forgotten if one stops studying altogether, for example, as shown in Fig. 7, the question interval for the Information Security Specialist 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 at a time when they have almost been forgotten, helping to solidify memory.

[0080] The learning support system 10 has the advantage that, by spending time on questions that are more necessary while reducing the frequency of studying questions that are less necessary as described above, knowledge can be retained without being forgotten, making it possible to accommodate lifelong learning.

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

[0082] As described above, according to the learning support system 10, the learner 4 can register questions himself, and can study by repeatedly asking and answering the registered questions. In a system in which the learner 4 himself registers questions, 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 thus a decrease in motivation to study.

[0083] In contrast, according to the learning support system 10, after questions are 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 answering time of the learner 4 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 screen automatically transitions to the question registration screen where the question can be edited, which has the advantage that the learner 4 can check whether there are any errors in the question to be registered or in the answer itself. [Explanation of symbols]

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

Claims

1. A learning support system in which a learner creates and registers questions and answers the questions to study, the learner himself / herself answering the questions, 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 a question 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 section that automatically transitions the content displayed on the screen to a question registration screen for registering a question without the need for a predetermined transition operation when a predetermined requirement is satisfied after a question is registered by the question registration section and set by the question setting section; 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 an answer to a new question given 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, wherein 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 questions posed by the question setting unit is equal to or greater than a specified value.

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