arXiv:2510. 22266v3 Announce Type: replace-cross Abstract: Identifying the factors that influence student performance in basic education is a central challenge for formulating effective public policies in Brazil.
By Rodrigo Tertulino, La\'ercio Alencar
arXiv:2608.24500v1 Announce Type: cross
Abstract: The STAR (Student-Teacher Achievement Ratio) experiment (1985, Tennessee, USA) is a landmark hierarchical dataset designed to assess the impact of cl...
By Janis Aiad, Aghiles Drali, Aymen El Ouadrhiri, Anass Ettahiri, Yasser Oufqir, Simon Patry, David Cortes, Marianne Clausel, Emilie Devijver
Accurate assessment of student competencies is essential for enabling educators to identify individual needs, design targeted interventions, and evaluate the effectiveness of educational strategies. E...
The paper proposes a structural causal modelling framework for student competency assessment, moving beyond traditional probabilistic models like item response theory. It introduces a protocol for constructing such models, emphasizing the explicit representation of interventions (e.g., hints) and counterfactual analysis. The authors illustrate the approach with data from an assessment of compulsory school students’ algorithmic skills.
By Francesca Mangili, Alessandro Antonucci, Rafael Caba\~nas
arXiv:2609.23836v1 Announce Type: new
Abstract: A fundamentally challenging question in K-12 education is about the effects of taking more advanced or challenging classes. It is particularly complex...
By Nabit Bajwa, Seth B. Hunter, Sanmay Das
arXiv:2607. 26063v1 Announce Type: cross Abstract: Personalised learning systems often assume that mathematical ability is combined of discrete abilities, acquired sequentially and dependent upon first acquiring foundational abilities, and students often report different strengths.
By Benjamin Mawdsley, Tom Quilter, Richard Turner, Sarah Jackson, Paul Edwards