JP2002116682A - Learning assistance method using computer and learning assistance system - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a method of enabling learners to easily make interaction with a computer, i.e., a method of imparting calculation equations to the computer and a method of writing formulas on the screen of the display of the computer. SOLUTION: This method includes a preparation procedure of previously displaying learning question constitution units of numerals, calculation symbols, etc., on the screen of the display device of the computer, a formation procedure of forming the learning questions by successively selecting and moving the units by a mouse, a request procedure of making answer request operation, an interpretation procedure of interpreting the learning questions arranged on the screen of the display device when the answer request operation is made and an answer procedure of displaying the answers to the interpreted questions including the calculation on the way.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a learning assisting method for performing learning such as calculation practice on a screen of a display device of a personal computer.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Since a personal computer is essentially a computer and an electronic computer, it has been good at various types of calculation processing. However, dedicated software is required to use it in a calculation practice in a method necessary for learning, for example, to assist in learning a fraction or an equation. Such software for calculation practice displays exercises randomly created by a personal computer, such as “13 × 24 = □□□” using squares, which the trainee thinks correct. When the calculation result, for example, "321" is input to a predetermined cell, the personal computer may be configured to check the correctness and display the result. On the other hand, for a variety of calculation formulas such as calculation of fractions and equations, a database method is generally used in which a prepared question is displayed or a question is displayed by selecting from a plurality of prepared questions. is there. In such a case, the answer display of the correct answer is a method in which an image in which only the calculation result or an intermediate calculation prepared in advance is described as a database is displayed on a screen or printed. In any case, the conventional calculation learning software has a fixed question, and conversely, it does not correspond to any calculation formula in the range to be learned, and the display of the calculation process on the way is displayed. It was impossible.

[0003]

What is needed is a method that can deal with any calculation formula in the range to be learned, and that gives an answer at the end while displaying the calculation process in the middle. With such a method, the learner can check the calculation result while comparing the problem according to his / her scholastic ability with his / her own calculation method. For example, in a fraction calculation, a fraction formula is presented by a learner, and the computer gives an answer as a final result while displaying an intermediate calculation such as a reduction or a division. It transforms learners from traditional passive learning methods to active learning methods, and is a new learning method that is not possible with traditional media such as books, reference books, videos, or television. .

Therefore, the present invention has developed a method in which a learner can easily interact with a computer, that is, a method of giving a calculation formula to a computer, in other words, a method of writing a mathematical expression on a screen of a computer display. This allows
Learners can interact with computers in the form of mathematical formulas similar to those used in everyday learning, rather than special symbols for computers. This corresponds to every calculation symbol and expression in the range to be learned. For example, it is the same as the format in which the learner learns everyday, such as displaying a fraction, displaying a square root, and a division symbol in handwriting. Next, in the present invention, an interpreting means has been developed that enables a learner to process a mathematical formula written at an arbitrary position on a screen of a computer display by an internal routine of software. Thus, for example, in the case of a fraction, the position of the numeral of the numerator or the denominator need not be at a fixed position, but may be any position that can be visually recognized as a fraction. This makes the operation of the learner very easy. In addition, it can interpret any expression of whether it is a mixed fraction or any other range to be learned. Further, in the present invention, an answer procedure capable of responding to all calculation formulas in the range to be learned and displaying the calculation process in the middle of the calculation process sequentially in the form of a formula that the learner is learning everyday. Was developed. For example, in the solution of an equation, a solution is finally output while sequentially displaying and displaying the deformation of the equation. by this,
The learner can confirm the calculation process displayed on the display screen in the form of mathematical formulas that the learner is learning on a daily basis by comparing it with his own calculation process. And if the calculation result is wrong, you can easily find your own calculation error.
The present invention has been made to provide an excellent learning assisting method by realizing the above-described functional means.

[0005]

According to the first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a computer aided learning method using a preparation procedure for displaying a plurality of learning problem constituent units in advance on a screen of a display device of the computer. A procedure for sequentially selecting the units and creating a learning question by placing them on the screen of the display device, a request procedure for performing an answer request operation, and when the answer request operation is performed,
An interpretation procedure for interpreting a problem created by reading the position and contents of the unit arranged on the screen of the display device, and an answer procedure for obtaining an answer to the interpreted problem and displaying the answer at a predetermined position on the screen. , Including. In the invention of claim 2, in the answer procedure, the answer to the interpreted problem and the processing procedure leading to the answer are displayed at a predetermined position. Note that the processing procedure leading to the answer mainly indicates a calculation in the course of obtaining the answer.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided a learning auxiliary device using a computer on a screen of a display device of the computer.
Preparation control means for displaying a plurality of learning question constituent units in advance, and creation control means for creating a learning question by arranging the unit selected by the operator at a designated position on the screen of the display device An answer request interpreting means for interpreting the answer request operation by the operator, and, when the answer request operation is interpreted by the answer request interpreting means, reading the position and contents of the unit arranged on the screen of the display device. Problem interpreting means for interpreting the created question, and answering means for obtaining an answer to the question interpreted by the interpreting means and displaying the answer at a predetermined position on the screen. In the invention according to claim 4, the answer means displays the answer to the interpreted problem and the processing procedure leading to the answer at a predetermined position.

[0007]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS A learning assisting method according to the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the drawings showing an embodiment.

FIG. 1 shows an example of a general configuration of a personal computer used for a learning assistance method according to the present invention. A personal computer 1, a display device 2 such as an RTC, a keyboard 3, and a mouse 4 are provided. The preparation control means described in the claims is realized by the main body 1 and the display device 2, the creation control means is realized by the main body 1 and the mouse 4, and the answer request interpreting means is realized by the main body 1 and the mouse 4. The problem interpreting means is realized by the main body 1, and the answering means is realized by the main body 1 and the display device 2. The same function can be realized using the main body 1 and the keyboard 3.

FIG. 2 is a view showing an example of the display contents of the initial screen of the display device in accordance with the operation procedure of the program according to the learning assisting method of the present invention. On the left side of the window W displayed on the display device, for example, a number / symbol panel 10 is arranged by the preparation control means. In the lower and right corners of the window W, a trash can 21 for inputting deleted numbers and symbols, a blackboard eraser 22 as a tool for deletion, an end button 24 for ending the program by this learning assistance method, and a screen Are provided with a print button 23 for printing the content displayed in the above, a grade button 30 for designating a grade of the learning content, and a select button 40 for designating a unit to be studied. In the calculation screen 50 formed in the central portion of the window W,
It is used for displaying symbols, displaying the result of automatic calculation, and for the learner to input the calculation result.

On the numeral / symbol panel 10, numerals / symbols such as numerals from 0 to 9, decimal symbols, addition / subtraction multiplication / division symbols, parentheses symbols, equal signs, fraction symbols, division symbols, and root symbols (root symbols) are provided. Displayed according to grade. The grade button 3
At 0, the grades from one year to six years are displayed, so a desired grade button is pressed according to the learner's learning level to set the learning level. According to the selection of the school year button 30, “length”,
The learning unit names such as "weight", "volume", "time", "kanji", "area", "ratio", "ratio", "multiple multiples", and "bulk" are displayed.

In the window W having the above screen configuration,
The following description will be made on the assumption that the arithmetic operation is practiced using the creation control means. First, any one of the grade buttons of the grade button 30 is pressed to designate a calculation level to be learned. For example, when “4 years” is selected, “length”, “weight”, “bulk”, “time”, “kanji”, and “area” are displayed on the selection button 40. When specifying these units, the user presses any of the selection buttons 40 to specify.
For example, if the unit of “time” is selected and specified,
The symbol panel 10 displays units used for time calculation such as “day”, “hour”, “minute”, and “second” in addition to numerals, addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division symbols. As described above, the display contents of the numeral / symbol panel 10 change according to the designated unit.
Then, the number displayed on the number / symbol panel 10
Enter the formula using the symbol. At this time, when the mouse cursor is moved to the numeral / symbol panel 10, the cursor shape changes from an arrow to a hand. In the case of a mistake, the blackboard eraser 22 can be erased by operating the mouse and tracing over the character to be erased. Alternatively, the user can drag and drop it to the trash box 21 to delete it. Also, if another number or symbol is arranged between the arranged numbers, the number or symbol itself has an alignment function, so that the interval is automatically adjusted and inserted. In addition, even if the arrangement is slightly unbalanced, the display is arranged on the same straight line by the arrangement function. In addition, there is no limitation on the order in which numbers and symbols are arranged. For example, when three-digit numbers are arranged, the tens place may be arranged first, followed by the hundreds place and the ones place.

For example, as shown in FIG. 3A, the writing may be performed horizontally, or as shown in FIG. 3B, the writing may be arranged vertically. The same applies to any of the four arithmetic calculations. Also,
In the case of practicing fractions, select the fraction symbol and select (3) in Figure 3.
Place each number above and below the fraction symbol as in. In addition, in the case of division, the symbol of division may be selected and horizontal writing may be performed as shown in FIG. 3 (4), or vertical writing may be performed as shown in FIG. 4 (1). Further, in the case of calculation for obtaining an excessive amount, a symbol with an excessive amount may be selected as shown in (2) of FIG. In this case, since the calculation result in the middle is also displayed, it is possible not only to confirm the answer, but also to check which part of the middle is wrong when the mistake is made.
In addition, when creating a calculation formula for obtaining a number corresponding to the symbol (□) of the square, it is preferable to select the symbol (□) of the square as shown in (3) of FIG.

In the case of a length problem, as shown in (1) of FIG. 5, when a length unit symbol is selected and the length is indicated and "calculation" is pressed, the answer request interpretation is made. The means, the problem interpreting means, and the answering means cooperate with each other, convert the data into various units, and display the converted data, as shown in FIG. As shown in (1) and (2) of FIG. 6, the four arithmetic calculations of the length are also possible. In the case of a weight problem, FIG.
As shown in (1) above, when the weight is indicated while selecting the unit symbol of the weight and "Calculate" is pressed, as shown in (2) of FIG. 7, the unit is converted into various units. Is displayed. As shown in (3) of FIG. 7, the four arithmetic calculations of the weight are also possible.

In the case of the problem of the bulk, as shown in FIG. 8A, when the user selects the unit symbol of the bulk, indicates the bulk and presses "calculate", the figure shown in FIG. As shown in (1), the data is converted into various units and displayed. As shown in (3) of FIG. 8, the four arithmetic calculations of the bulk are also possible.

In the case of a problem of time, as shown in FIG. 9 (1), when the user indicates the time while selecting the unit symbol of time and presses "calculate", the (2) of FIG. As shown in (1), the data is converted into various units and displayed. As shown in (3) of FIG. 9, the four arithmetic calculations of time are also possible.

In the case of the problem of Chinese numerals, as shown in (1) of FIG. 10, when a value is shown while selecting an arithmetic numeral and "Calculation" is pressed, (2) of FIG. As shown in the figure, the scale is displayed or displayed using Chinese numerals. FIG.
As shown in (3) above, it is also possible to perform four arithmetic calculations on Chinese numerals.

In the case of calculations using decimals, fractions, and parentheses, various calculations are possible as shown in (1), (2), and (3) of FIG. Also in this case, since the calculation result in the middle is displayed, it is possible not only to confirm the answer but also to check which part of the middle is wrong when the mistake is made.

In the case of calculating the area, it is possible to convert and display the various units as shown in FIGS. 12 (1) and 12 (2).

Further, the fraction can be calculated as shown in FIG.

In the case of division until calculation is completed, if only a problematic part is made as shown in FIG. 13 (2), calculation is performed to the end while showing the calculation result in the middle. Also in this case, since the calculation result in the middle is displayed, it is possible not only to confirm the answer but also to check which part of the middle is wrong when the mistake is made.

In the case of calculating the ratio, if only the first row is made as shown in FIGS.
Calculations using various percentage symbols are possible.

In addition, in the case of calculating fractions, FIG.
As shown in (3) of (4), it is possible to automatically perform the calculation separately. Also in this case, since the calculation result in the middle is displayed, it is possible not only to confirm the answer but also to check which part of the middle is wrong when the mistake is made.

Also, the problem of converting the proportional expression to the simplest integer ratio can be calculated as shown in FIG. The value of the square symbol (□) can also be obtained by calculating the proportional expression including the square symbol (□) as shown in (2) of FIG. Also in this case, since the calculation result in the middle is displayed, it is possible not only to confirm the answer but also to check which part of the middle is wrong when the mistake is made.

The value of x can be obtained by calculating the proportional expression including x as shown in FIG. 15 (3). Also in this case, since the calculation result in the middle is displayed, it is possible not only to confirm the answer but also to check which part of the middle is wrong when the mistake is made.

The calculation of divisors and multiples is also performed in (1) of FIG.
When the calculation is performed as shown in the above and two numbers are shown, and “calculation” is pressed using the “least common multiple” button, a calculation for obtaining the least common multiple can be shown as (2) in FIG. Also in this case, since the calculation result in the middle is displayed, it is possible not only to confirm the answer but also to check which part of the middle is wrong when the mistake is made.

The interpreting means and the problem interpreting means are provided in the main unit 1.
By the display control function provided in, the value and position of the numbers and symbols arranged in the calculation screen 50 are detected,
Numerals existing within a predetermined allowable range are interpreted as a series of numbers, and are converted into decimal numbers. Further, when the four arithmetic symbols are detected, the arithmetic processing according to the symbols is performed. In this way, the numbers and symbols in the calculation screen 50 are interpreted. That is, in the present invention, the interpretation procedure and the interpretation means are performed by giving a mathematical expression, which is a mathematical expression represented by a commonly used expression, that is, a character string composed of commonly described numbers and symbols. It has a function of interpreting, for example, (1) in FIG. 17 is a mixed number,
17 (2) is interpreted as 3 roots 24 plus 1, and (3) in FIG. 17 (4) in FIG. 17 is a character-based exponential calculation formula, which is interpreted as x minus 1 square, and (5) in FIG. Is a formula in which the units are mixed, and is calculated after being converted into a common unit, such as 24 hours a day. Therefore, (1) of FIG.
(2) As in (3), even for arithmetic operations where fractions, integers and decimal numbers are mixed, and for factorization problems and complex fractional expressions including x, the mathematical meaning is interpreted and solved. You can do it.

In addition, it is also possible to display elements such as "KANJI" and "HEN" of kanji, and let them read the reading of the character made by combining them. Furthermore, the meaning and pronunciation of words made by arranging alphabets can be answered. Thus, the present invention can be applied not only to learning arithmetic and mathematics, but also to learning various subjects such as Japanese language and English.

[0028]

According to the present invention, when a question is created by arranging symbols and numbers on the screen of a display device, the question is automatically calculated, and the intermediate calculation and the final answer are displayed. It is possible to learn while creating various questions and checking the answers. The present invention can be applied not only to arithmetic problems but also to learning of applied problems such as a sentence problem, language, and other subjects.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram of a computer used in the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a display example of a screen according to the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a display example of a screen according to the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a display example of a screen according to the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a display example of a screen according to the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a display example of a screen according to the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a display example of a screen according to the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a display example of a screen according to the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a display example of a screen according to the present invention.

FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a display example of a screen according to the present invention.

FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a display example of a screen according to the present invention.

FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a display example of a screen according to the present invention.

FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a display example of a screen according to the present invention.

FIG. 14 is a diagram showing a display example of a screen according to the present invention.

FIG. 15 is a diagram showing a display example of a screen according to the present invention.

FIG. 16 is a diagram showing a display example of a screen according to the present invention.

FIG. 17 is a diagram showing a display example of a screen according to the present invention.

FIG. 18 is a diagram showing a display example of a screen according to the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 PC body 2 Display device 3 Keyboard 4 Mouse

Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. A preparation procedure for displaying a plurality of learning question constituent units in advance on a screen of a display device of a computer, and said units are sequentially selected by an operator and arranged on the screen of the display device. When a question for learning is created and an answer request operation is performed, an interpreting procedure for interpreting the created question by reading the position and contents of the unit arranged on the screen of the display device And a response procedure for obtaining an answer to the interpreted problem and displaying the answer at a predetermined position on the screen. 2. A learning assisting method using a computer according to claim 1, wherein in the answering step, an answer to the interpreted question and a processing procedure leading to the answer are displayed at a predetermined position. . 3. A preparation control means for displaying in advance a plurality of question constituent units for learning on a screen of a display device of a computer, and the unit selected by an operator is designated on the screen of the display device. When the answer request operation is interpreted by the answer control unit, the answer control unit interprets the answer request operation by the operator, and the answer control unit interprets the answer request operation by the operator.
Problem interpreting means for interpreting the problem created by reading the position and contents of the unit arranged on the screen of the display device, and seeking a response to the problem interpreted by the interpreting means at a predetermined position on the screen A learning assisting device using a computer, comprising: answering means for displaying. 4. A learning assisting device using a computer according to claim 3, wherein said answering means displays an answer to the interpreted question and a processing procedure leading to the answer at a predetermined position. .