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Computer-aided education systems and methods provide a learner with a pedagogically appropriate interaction, including determining learner information. A state for the interaction is determined based on the determined learner information. A concept pattern is created based on the determined state. The appropriate interaction is then accessed based on the concept pattern and the determined state.
1. A method for presenting a learner with a pedagogically appropriate interaction using a data processing apparatus, the method comprising:
determining learner information, wherein learner information includes data identifying the learner and historic data of a past performance of the learner;
selecting a lesson related to a subject matter based on an input by the learner;
analyzing, by an agent engine adapted to execute program instructions, concept data of relationships between concepts and the historic data for underpinning concepts that support understanding of the subject matter of the selected lesson;
computing a slope value, based on the analysis, reflecting which of the underpinning concepts have been mastered by the learner;
determining a state for the interaction based on the slope value;
creating a concept pattern based on the determined state; and
accessing the appropriate interaction based on the concept pattern.
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presenting an appropriate question to the learner;
evaluating an answer provided by the learner;
updating the slope value based on the evaluation of the answer; and
presenting a next question to the learner that is selected from a sequence of questions based on the updated slope value.
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determining whether the learner has mastered the underpinning concepts that support understanding of the subject matter of the selected lesson.
15. A system for presenting a learner with a pedagogically appropriate interaction, the system comprising:
an output device for displaying the interaction to the learner;
an input device to allow the learner to interact with the system; and
a computer,
wherein the computer includes a processor and a memory, the memory including an intelligent computer-aided instructional (CAI) system and
wherein the intelligent CAI system further includes:
a session player for presenting the interaction to the output device;
a movie data component for storing media files to be used by the session player;
an agent engine for determining the appropriate interaction to be played by the session player and for determining movie data in the movie data component to be accessed by the session player, the agent engine further comprising:
program code for computing a slope value representing an analysis of concept data of relationships between concepts and historic data of the learner for underpinning concepts that support understanding of a subject matter of a lesson selected by the learner; and
program code for determining a state for the interaction based on the slope value; and
a concept matrix used by the agent engine to select the appropriate interaction based on the determined state.
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an external server connected to the system via an Internet connection for retrieving the appropriate interaction based on a network address specified by the concept matrix.
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21. A method for presenting a learner with a pedagogically appropriate interaction, the method comprising:
determining learner information, wherein learner information includes data identifying the learner and historic data of a past performance of the learner;
analyzing, by an agent engine adapted to execute program instructions, concept data of relationships between concepts and the historic data for underpinning concepts that support understanding of the subject matter of the selected lesson; and
determining an interaction for the learner based on the analysis.
This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60/403,363, filed Aug. 15, 2002, the contents of which are hereby incorporated by reference into this application as if set forth herein in full.
The present invention relates generally to computer-aided education systems and methods and more particularly, to intelligent computer-aided education systems having pedagogical capabilities.
As computer technology becomes more ubiquitous, computer-aided education or instructional (CAI) products are becoming increasingly prevalent. CAI products are currently available for nearly every level of learner, from pre-school and elementary aged children to people taking college courses or specialized courses focusing on a particular topic. These software products may be used on a personal computer or on a computer network. CAI products are also available via the Internet. Some CAI products are directed towards an independent learner, while others are intended for use in a classroom setting, for example, to supplement or enhance the learning provided by an instructor. Despite the wide variety of products available, most CAI programs have similar disadvantages.
Most of the currently available CAI products may be described as �page-turners.� This type of software presents the learner with graphical representations of text and pictures. With �page-turner� type products, the learner's experience is much like paging through a book in electronic form in that the presentation is static. For example, regardless of the learner's behavior, the learner will encounter a first page or screen, then a second page or screen, and so on. There is little or no interaction between the learner and the CAI product, nor does the product have pedagogical capabilities. The learner must extract information for himself from the presentation.
Another category of CAI software includes the video-game type of product. The video-game type products often disguise drill and practice problems in the form of a game that, for example, may let a learner advance their score or level by correctly answering questions. The questions presented frequently have nothing to do with the game's theme or scenario. For example, the learner may progress through a forest towards a prize by answering multiplication table questions. If the learner repeatedly answers incorrectly, the software may provide a static tutorial. Video-game type CAI products do represent an improvement over �page-turner� type products, in that the learner remains engaged via an interactive experience. Further, video-game software also may be able to provide some sort of report or feedback on the learner based on a particular skill set, such as multiplication tables. However, these products are still deficient in pedagogical capabilities.
Very few CAI products exhibit any intelligence or pedagogical capability. Of those systems that do exhibit intelligence, most are task-oriented, in that the products execute a sequence of tasks in a pre-determined sequence, regardless of learner input. Such systems may simulate one-on-one tutoring and may include an extensive expert model. The system may also compare learner performance to the expert model and deliver tutoring or coaching intervention whenever it determines that a learner has deviated from the expert model. Because the system includes some intelligent aspects, it may be used to train a learner to work through a complex, multi-step task, such as medical or technical procedures or solving advanced mathematical or scientific problems.
A disadvantage of these types of task-oriented CAI products, however, is that adherence to the expert model is required, whereas human teachers have the ability to approach the problem with learners in a flexible manner. Further, the expert model also requires adherence to a particular procedure for solving the complex problems. These types of products are unable to account for learner input or to alter the procedure for solving a problem based on the learner's problem solving approach. These aspects render these task-oriented CAI systems unsuitable for constructionist learning environments, where problem-solving skills are cultivated and learners are encouraged to find their own paths to solving problems.
Accordingly, it is desirable to provide an intelligent CAI system and method that has pedagogical and diagnostic capabilities. Further, it is desirable for the intelligent CAI system to focus on a learners' mastery of concepts rather than requiring strict adherence to procedure, thus permitting a flexible approach to learning. Further still, it is desirable to provide a CAI system that can be adjusted to focus on concepts based on a particular syllabus and/or set of priorities.
Consistent with the present invention, there is provided a method for presenting a learner with a pedagogically appropriate interaction, including determining learner information; determining a state for the interaction based on the determined learner information; creating a concept pattern based on the determined state; and accessing the appropriate interaction based on the concept pattern and the determined state.
Further, there is provided a system for presenting a learner with a pedagogically appropriate interaction including an output device for displaying the interaction to the learner; an input device to allow the learner to interact with the system; and a computer, wherein the computer includes a processor and a memory, the memory including an intelligent computer-aided instructional (CAI) system and wherein the intelligent CAI system further includes: a session player for presenting the interaction to the output device; a movie data component for storing media files to be used by the session player; an agent engine for determining the appropriate interaction to be played by the session player and for determining movie data in the movie data component to be accessed by the session player; and a concept matrix used by the agent engine to determine the appropriate interaction.
Additional features and advantages of the invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description or may be learned by practice of the invention. The features and advantages of the invention will be realized and attained by means of the elements and combinations particularly pointed out in the appended claims.
It is to be understood that both the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only and are not restrictive of the invention, as claimed.
The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate an embodiment of the invention and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the invention.
Reference will now be made in detail to specific exemplary embodiments of the invention. Wherever possible, the same reference numbers will be used throughout the drawings and written description to refer to the same or like parts.
Systems and methods consistent with the principles of the present invention provide one or more of the following advantages over conventional CAI systems: an instructional model based on emulating pedagogical skills, with a particular focus on tailoring the program to each particular learner; analysis of a learner's ability to solve problems, master concepts, and apply his or her understanding of the concept to problem solving; an educational program that is appropriate for both instructive and constructionist settings; and improved management of learner impasses. These attributes (e.g., pedagogical model, management of impasses, and high degree of individualization) provide for a highly interactive learning experience.
Intelligent CAI System
By way of a non-limiting example,
system environment 100 for implementing the features and principles consistent with the present invention. System environment 100 includes a personal computer 110. Personal computer 110 includes, for example, desktop computers, laptop computers, handheld devices, and Internet terminals. Personal computer 110 includes a CPU 120, a CD-ROM 125, a memory 130, a disc drive 145, an input device 140, and an output device 150. Personal computer 110 also includes a network connection 155 for accessing the Internet and/or external servers. Memory 130 may include an intelligent CAI system 135 that, when accessed by CPU 120, provides a pedagogically capable educational experience for a learner. Intelligent CAI system 135 may also be provided on a computer-readable medium, such as a disk, CD-ROM, or other storage medium readable by personal computer 110 and processed by CPU 120. The system may also be downloaded from, for example, the Internet, by way of network connection 155. CAI system 135 is described in greater detail below. Input device 140 may include a keyboard, mouse, or other data entering devices. Output device 150 may include a monitor, screen, or other display device. A learner is presented with an interactive tutorial via output device 150 and solves problems and/or answers questions using input device 140.
Agent engine 220 may use historic information and/or identification information about a learner to determine a best manner of proceeding in the learner's educational progression. In particular, agent engine 220 accesses concept matrix 230 to determine relationships between concepts and levels of tutorial sequences and questions within a particular concept in order to best select an appropriate sequence or question, and for evaluating a response to a sequence or question in order to analyze historic information about a learner. Agent engine 220 works in a real-time environment, seeking the next sequence or question while the learner is interacting with the current sequence or question. As such, agent engine 220 may need to sort through concept data and historic information quickly, so that the learner is not left waiting for the next sequence or question. In order to achieve real-time interaction, agent engine 220 may store a default �next sequence/question� or may choose the best sequence or question based on the allotted time. Agent engine 220 also may store data later used by report administrator 240. For example, the stored data may include subject matter and concepts presented to the learner, as well as how well the learner answered the associated questions. Stored data may also provide an overview about the learner's ability compared to an average ability stored, for example, in concept matrix 230.
Agent engine 220 next determines the appropriate state for the next sequence or question to provide to the learner (Step 310). For example, the possible states may include the so-called �challenging,� �reinforcing,� or �reviewing� states. Agent engine 220 considers historical data about the learner to determine the appropriate state. For example, agent engine 220 may use a session log of the learner's previous lessons to determine correct answers to questions and/or positive responses to lessons. If agent engine 220 determines a history of correctly answered questions, the �challenging� mode is invoked. If agent engine 220 determines a negative trend, agent engine 220 determines a �reviewing� state is appropriate. If no trend is evident, the �reinforcing� state is invoked. In one embodiment, if no historic data about a particular learner is available, agent engine 220 switches between the �challenging� and �reviewing� modes until an appropriate state is determined.
In the �challenging� mode, agent engine 220 may search for tutorial sequences or questions that are above the learner's demonstrated level of ability. This state permits agent engine 220 to push and test the learner's knowledge and allow the learner to reach a higher level of learning. In the �reinforcing� state, agent engine 220 searches for tutorial sequences or questions that relate to information at the same level as the learner's demonstrated level of ability. For example, questions in the �reinforcing� state should not be easy but would require the learner to think about the concept prior to answering. Although the �reinforcing� mode searches for questions at the same level, agent engine 220 searches for questions not previously seen by the learner. In the �reviewing� state, agent engine 220 searches for sequences and types of questions that the learner has already viewed or questions based on underpinning concepts. When the �reviewing� state is invoked for a long period of time, the questions and tutorial sequences presented will get progressively easier until the learner exhibits mastery of the underpinning concept.
Agent engine 220 next creates a concept pattern of information to find a best tutorial sequence or question based on the determined state (Step 320). Agent engine 220 may create a list of concepts, wherein each concept has an associated level value. The first list of concepts created may include a link to the last question or tutorial sequence accessed by the learner. If the system is in the so-called �reinforcing� state, agent engine 220 may search for a tutorial sequence or question like the current one or a closely related tutorial sequence or question based on the concept pattern of the current question. In the so-called �challenging� state, agent engine 220 searches for tutorial sequences or questions within the concept but at higher test levels and learn levels. If the learner has reached the highest level of tutorial sequences or questions for a particular concept, agent engine 220 seeks the next concept higher in a line of concepts, based on �concept_link� tables, discussed below. Similarly, in the so-called �reviewing� state, agent engine 220 searches for lower level tutorial sequences or questions for a particular concept, seeking simpler concepts when the lowest level is reached.
Finally, agent engine 220 accesses an appropriate tutorial sequence or question based on the determined state and the concept pattern (Step 330). Agent engine 220 identifies concepts that are linked at the appropriate level or row of the �session_detail� table, discussed below. Each row is cross-checked and rated by test level and learn level against the highest level of sequence or question identified by agent engine 220. If the searched session is rated higher than the current session, the searched session replaces the current session. In one embodiment, the search continues until a response is required in order to display the question or tutorial sequence to the learner or until all �session_detail� records in the �session_detail� table have been searched. In another embodiment, agent engine 220 also creates a concept pattern for the one or more states (�challenging,� �reinforcing,� or �reviewing�) not determined in step 310 so that agent engine 220 may react more quickly to a determined change in state.
The basic elements of concept matrix 230 are discrete concepts that serve as building blocks of knowledge and mastery of a particular subject matter. Additionally, concept matrix 230 may include data entered into the system by an instructor or supervisor that may align the system to a particular set of training objectives or to a syllabus. Concept matrix 230 also includes a set of information that defines relationships between concepts, relationships between tutorial sequences and questions and concepts, relationships between concepts and movie data, and relationships between concepts and grade levels. Using these defined relationships, agent engine 220 can evaluate student responses and search for the next appropriate sequence or question. Agent engine 220 may also identify relationships between concepts and levels of mastery thereof by a learner. Finally, concept matrix 230 also identifies priorities and concepts for use in preparing reports and diagnostic analyses.
The data in concept matrix 230 may be changed to meet the needs of an instructor or supervisor, as the data or records may be stored in table structures and relationships as shown by the Entity Relationship (�ER�) diagram of
In the above example, concept 1 is the parent to concepts 2, 3, and 4. Concept 4 is the parent to concept 5. The �name� column in the concept table may be used to store the full name of the concept. The �short_name� column name is used to store a value that may be used as a label on reports and graphs to allow them to look and format better.
The concept table may also include a �max_level� column, which includes a variable representing the size or degree to which a concept can be tested or mastered. For example, a �max_level� of 1 may mean that there is only one level for the concept, whereas a �max_level� of 10 may indicate 10 different levels to which the concept can be mastered, with 1 being the lowest level of mastery and 10 being the highest level of mastery. Agent engine 220 uses this variable to determine when a student has mastered a concept and should go on to the next concept, linked to the current concept.
Other concept table columns or additional tables may store, for example �grade_level,� �report_type,� �concept_adv,� �concep_link,� and/or �concept_grade.� �Grade_level� represents the defined value of when a learner should start learning and being tested on a particular concept. The �grade_level� variable provides an entry point on a school grading system to indicate when a concept should be available to a learner. The �report_type� variable is used to determine what report should be displayed in order to best report a concept, providing report administrator 240 a means to find the right concepts for a report. �Concept_adv� provides advance information for the concept, and helps explain and track more detail about a concept. �Concept_adv� may be implemented as a separate table as it is used by instructors and educators rather than agent engine 220.
�Concept_link� defines the relationships between concepts that are currently being tested with higher or lower valued concepts. Each concept may thus build on other concepts, which can be linked together. The �concept_id_to� and �concept_id_from� provides a bridge between two concept records, indicating the next concept for exploration and the previously explored concept. �Concept_link� may also store the levels a learner must attain in order to bridge to the next concept. �Concept_link� may store these required levels using the columns storing �test_level�
and �learn_level� information. A �test_level� may indicate that the student has successfully answered questions at an acceptable level of proficiency as defined by session tables. Session tables are discussed more fully in connection with
A �learn_level� may indicate that the student has previously been presented lessons and other tutorial materials at a level defined by session tables. Agent engine 220 may allow for flexibility in that in order for a learner to advance to a new concept, the learner is not automatically required to learn all of the subject matter of current concepts. After a sufficient level of proficiency is reached, for example, the learner may move on to more advanced topics.
The �concept_grade� table may link concepts to a particular grade level by estimating the level at which a learner should be. In addition, the �concept_grade� table may also define the �test_level� and �learn_level.� The �concept_grade� table thus establishes a degree of accuracy that the student should have reached. Also, �concept_grade� provides an indication to agent engine 220 of the level of difficulty that the student should be further tested on to master concepts yet to be mastered.
Instructors and supervisors can align concept matrix 230 to their own syllabus by altering the �concept_to� or �concept_from� variables, thereby shaping the hierarchy of concepts through which a learner must progress. Instructors can also alter the level value required to show proficiency in a subject, as well as alter the �grade_level� value, causing agent engine 220 to focus on particular concepts for a particular age group or grade level.
Each of the discrete concepts, or building blocks, corresponds to tutorial sequences for that concept, as well as questions or problems associated with the concept. In one embodiment, there are also guidelines that may be used by agent engine 220 to generate new questions for a concept. The group of questions may represent a range of problems suited to different learning types, such as equation solving or word problems. Upon completion of each group of questions, the learner should have mastered that concept sufficiently to apply that understanding to solving other problems and mastering other more advanced concepts. These tutorial sequences and associated questions or problems may be considered a session.
Session tables are used to store data about what tutorial sequences and questions agent engine 220 will present to the learner via session player 200. An overview ER diagram for basic session tables is illustrated in
The �session_concept� table allows agent engine 220 to search for sessions by the required concepts. The session and concept link allows for different required levels of skill required for a learner to work with the session. The �required_test_level� and �required_learn_level� store the values that define the required knowledge levels in order for a learner to advance.
In one embodiment, the �session_influence� and �session_event� allow the system to evaluate how the learner performs during a session. The �session_influence� variable stores values corresponding to a rating of the learner's mastery of a given concept based on the learner's past performance in a particular session. The influence impact on the rating is lessened when a learner is able to answer a particular question �somewhat right.� However, when a learner's answer is considered off the mark and completely wrong, the influence impact on the mastery rating is more severe.
Viewing lessons contribute to influence values by allowing agent engine 220 to request feedback from the learner, such as by asking questions. For example, the learner may be prompted to provide feedback by answering questions such as �Do you understand the concepts?� or �Do you need more information?� �Session_events� are defined and stored in the �session_event� table as well as answer data so that the system can check the response to a question.
Session player 200 acts similar to a movie projector playing �movies� which include tutorial materials, questions, and game-like situations for the learner. Agent engine 220 treats each interaction with the learner as a short movie with the agent engine 220 acting as an editor. Information about the movies are stored as movie tables, but unlike �page-turner� type CAI software, the values and data can be changed, resulting in a change of �actors� and �scenes.� For this reason, a movie can be used by more than one session, allowing for a flexible and expandable system. An ER diagram representing movie tables is shown in
Alternatively, consistent with the principles of the present invention, intelligent CAI system 135 may store other data to substitute teacher created interactions instead of the stored movies. For example, concept matrix 230 may store Web addresses pointing to substitute material designed by a teacher or other third party for incorporation into intelligent CAI system 135. In such an embodiment, a teacher could incorporate into learner interactions links to a Web page including slides or materials such as hints, tutorials, or any other materials appropriate for delivery in a Web format.
Such a feature provides the teacher with the opportunity to define particular content for viewing by learners to enforce concepts or follow up tested concepts with additional instruction. Intelligent CAI system 135 may provide alternative content to a learner in place of, or as a supplement to, the movies stored in movie data 210 and played by session player 200. A teacher may also incorporate history reports and progress reports by linking to Web pages from concept matrix 230. Alternatively, concept matrix 230 may refer to a Web page to receive content updates. One of skill in the art would recognize that other media available for viewing on a Web site is contemplated and consistent with the spirit and scope of the present invention.
The system may also use database tables to store historic information for a particular learner. These database tables may be associated with agent engine 220. Alternatively, the database tables may be stored in a separate component of intelligent CAI system 135, such as a learner database (not shown).
Historic information for a particular learner may be used to prepare a report by report administrator 240. For example, information about concepts mastered, sessions presented, questions presented, and how the learner answered those questions may be presented in display or printed format via report administrator 240.
It should be understood that
Further, in client-server and/or Internet-based versions, components may be distributed in such a way to provide maximum performance with a limited bandwidth. For example, movie data 210, including large audio and graphic files, may reside on a client computer while the remaining components reside elsewhere. This reduces the amount of data to be exchanged over the network. These alternate embodiments provide a means for providing the CAI product on hand-held devices, where storage considerations are essential. Additionally, in client-server and/or Internet-based versions, by way of using network connection 155, intelligent CAI system 135 may also allow multiple learners to collaborate together to solve a problem. For example, learners using client-server and/or Internet-based versions may collaborate by each working to solve particular aspects of the problem or by being each assigned distinct responsibilities in solving the problem.
The following provides an exemplary overview of a sequence executed by agent engine 220 for a learner session. Initially, a learner logs onto the system by providing a user name and password. Once the learner has logged in, agent engine 220 accesses the learner's data stored in concept matrix 230 and causes session player 200 to display an appropriate navigation screen. The navigation screen includes various icon options that the learner may select using input device 140. For example, the navigation screen may include a toolbar comprising various icons indicating menu options available for the learner.
From the navigation screen, the learner begins a session by selecting a particular game or lesson by, for example, making a selection using input device 140. Session player 200 next displays an appropriate explanatory introduction for the selection and agent engine 220 accesses the learner's history data for that particular game or lesson.
Agent engine 220 next reviews the learner's history to determine an appropriate slope value for concepts relevant to the selection. The slope value represents an analysis by agent engine 220 up to the present of how well the learner is doing with a given concept. Agent engine 220 may update an appropriate slope value, such as one or more of a �challenge_test_slope,� a � review_test_slope,� a challenge_learn_slope,� or a �review_learn_slope� variables, based on a number of inputs. For example, agent engine 220 may update slope values on the basis of learner exposure to lessons and tutorials and learner responses to interrogations occurring during a learner session.
Test slope values for a given concept are updated with each learner response to problems in accordance with �session_influence� values for the current problem. Slope values are used by agent engine 220 to select the next problem in any given learner session. For example, at the start of a session, when the learner's historical data has been loaded into concept matrix 230, agent engine 220 reviews appropriate slope values for the concepts relevant to the selected game or lesson and compares these values to stored default values. After reviewing these values, agent engine 220 sets the initial mode for the learner session.
Agent engine 220 next reviews the learner's history to determine the appropriate slope for concepts relevant to selected game or lesson. If a strongly negative trend is detected in the learner's history, agent engine 220 invokes the �reviewing� mode. If a strongly positive trend is detected in the learner's history, agent engine 220 invokes the �challenging� mode. If neither is detected, agent engine 220 invokes the �reinforcing� mode. Based on this determination, agent engine 220 selects an appropriate problem to begin the session and sends the problem data to session player 220, which uses appropriate movie data 210 to display the problem on output device 150. Alternatively, agent engine 220 could access server 250 by way of network connection 155.
Upon viewing the problem, the learner may enter or select an answer for the problem, or the learner may click on an icon located on the toolbar to display additional options. Toolbar options may include a �Quit� command, which if selected, results in the game or lesson terminating, causing session player 200 to display the navigation screen and agent engine 220 to store in concept matrix 230 �Quit� as the response given to the problem and update concept influence and the slope value accordingly.
Another option on the toolbar may include a �Hint� command, which if selected, causes agent engine 220 to direct session player 200 to display a level 1 intervention for the concept at hand and agent engine 220 to store in concept matrix 230 �Hint� as the response given to the problem and update concept influence and the slope value accordingly. A level 1 intervention may include providing hints, formulae, or simple reminders to the learner.
A third option on the toolbar may include a �Help� command, which if selected, causes agent engine 220 to direct session player 200 to display a level 2 intervention for the concept at hand and agent engine 220 to store in concept matrix 230 �Help� as the response given to the problem and update concept influence and the slope value accordingly. A level 2 intervention may include more advanced information and may include, for example a tutorial sequence. As intervention levels increase, tutorials may become more detailed and include more elaborate instructions for solving the problem.
If the learner enters or selects an answer for the problem, agent engine 220 will execute one of several outcomes depending on the learner's answer.
For example, if the learner's answer is correct, agent engine 220 causes session player 200 to display the �correct� movie outcome stored in movie data 210 based on the problem's difficulty level, stores in concept matrix 230 �correct� as the response to the problem, and updates the slope for the concepts embodied in the problem in accordance with �session_influence� values stored for the problem.
If the solution to the particular problem is, for example, numerical and the learner's answer is too high, agent engine 220 causes session player 200 to display the �high� movie outcome, stores in concept matrix 230 �high� as the response to the problem, and updates the slope for the concepts embodied in the problem in accordance with �session_influence� values stored for the problem.
Alternatively, if the learner's answer is too low, agent engine 220 causes session player 200 to display the �low� movie outcome, stores in concept matrix 230 �low� as the response to the problem, and updates the slope for the concepts embodied in the problem in accordance with �session_influence� values stored for the problem.
After the completion of a problem, agent engine 220 reviews the newly updated slope for the concepts being tested before selecting a new problem. Agent engine 220 next determines which of the following sequences are appropriate for display to the learner.
If there has been no change in slope (as in the case of a �Hint� response to the previous problem), agent engine 220 selects an identical or nearly identical problem based on the concept pattern and corresponding �test_level� and �learn_level� for each concept embodied in the problem.
If there has been a positive change in slope (as in the case of a �correct� response), agent engine 220 selects a problem having a similar concept pattern that may have higher �test_level� and �learn_level� values.
If, after a number of problems, learner performance creates a positive trend in slope, agent engine 220 may trigger a change in mode from �reinforcing� mode to �challenging� mode. In the �challenging� mode, agent engine 220 will alter the concept pattern and select problems embodying concepts beyond the learner's demonstrated level of proficiency and beyond the learner's grade level. Agent engine 220 will also update the slope values for these advanced concepts accordingly.
If there has been a negative change in slope (as in the case of a �High� or �Low� response for a problem having a numerical answer), agent engine 220 will select a problem having a similar concept pattern that may have lower �test_level� and �learn_level� values.
If the slope is negative, agent engine 220 may isolate a particular learner misconception by selecting, in sequence, a series of problems having the same concept pattern but with different combinations of �test_level� and �learn_level� values. Accordingly, agent engine 220 may identify learner difficulty with mastery of underpinning concepts. To confirm its diagnosis, agent engine 220 may shift to a new concept pattern featuring the suspected underpinning concept.
If agent engine 220 detects a negative trend in slope, it may also trigger an intervention, causing session player 200 to display an intervention movie stored in movie data 210 or on server 250 rather than another problem. As previously discussed, at their lowest level, interventions may consist of hints, formulae, or simple reminders. At higher levels, intervention may include a tutorial sequence or detailed examples. After displaying the intervention, agent engine 220 may display a problem identical or nearly to the problem that triggered the intervention. However, if agent engine 220 detects a sufficiently negative trend in slope, meaning a slope exceeding a particular threshold, it may trigger a downward change in mode from �challenging� to �reinforcing,� or from �reinforcing� to �reviewing.�
Finally, when the learner elects to quit a session, agent engine 220 causes session player 200 to display the navigation screen. Updated slope values and other performance data are stored in concept matrix 230. From the navigation screen, the learner may exit the system entirely or log back in to begin a new session.
Consistent with the principles of the present invention, agent engine 220 may run on a computer or server external to the learner's computer. In such an arrangement agent engine 220 may examine all questions previously asked and data provided by all learners accessing the intelligent CAI system 135. For example, agent engine 220 could examine the data and locate questions and concept that students collectively often answered incorrectly. Additionally, agent engine 220 could identify concepts that learners need more practice with. Agent engine 220 might also examine patterns of problem solving by a learner in order to subsequently push students in the same direction to master the concept at a greater speed. By providing agent engine 220 on a server external to the learner, successful problem solving paths used by one learner may then be shared with other learners so that other learners could learn from successful problem solving approaches. In addition to agent engine 220, for example, other agents could interact with agent engine 220 to provide additional intelligence and/or modifications to the present system.
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The closed pre-alpha test is scheduled to start in august/september. Stay tuned!
My name is Damian Bernardi and I'm attending electronic engineering at the university of Trento (Italy). Currently I'm the game designer behind the game "Deriva" at www.somniumsoft.com
The closed pre-alpha test is scheduled to start in august/september. Stay tuned!
awesome work!!! Keep it up ;-) Tracked!!!
thanks Mike!!!
The closed pre-alpha test is scheduled to start in august/september. Stay tuned!
If you pay attention on the middle of the screenshot you can see my first build, haha =)
Hi Wutz! Thank you for your ideas, especially the example from valve looks really cool, we were already trying something like that... Check out the new screenshot! Bye
hi Sand-fly!!! The character is currently a third of the palm without coconuts... so the island is pretty small. Don't worry about the size of the world, there are already really huge islands(also playable). We just want to show you our project step by step =)
Deriva is a survive game on islands, but the gameplay is going to be totally different from Stranded, Minecraft, or whatever...
thanks!! a new preview video is ready =)
Sure, we were thinking the same thing when we tested the spawn of stones on surface. As you can see also from this video everyone of them fell in the water ;-) However you can also change in edit mode almost every property of random islands!!
That depends from the view mode, the other video has been taken from the wireframe view mode =)
Here lies Jack Sleep. And he does what he can do at best ;-)
And the Divnity Saga =) Anyway a great idea yet!!
Muaha, ci sono anche io =)
thanks for the support!!!
I won't start on my system. Maybe because I have windows 64bit ?
This is really amazing gameplay!!!
The art is fabulous and unique!! Keep it up =)
TGC has over 6000 downloads!!!! AMAZING !!
This track is really impressive!!! Congrats!!
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this trailer looks really impressive!!
Thanks Sand-fly! Already 68 =)
Answer: realistic!! =)
Currently we are working on our new game portal at www.somniumsoft.com
unfortunately we are now Somnium Soft due to a few rights troubles ;-)
More info is on the way ;-)
Wow, looks really cool!! Keep it up!!
Yes, wow, I really hope to get far with this project so I'm working day and night on it!!! And your thoughts are on the right way. Someone will remember something from Stranded, although it's NOT Stranded ;-)
Hi RecbHunk!! Seems that I'm alive =)
Check out our new upcoming game "Deriva" here: Indiedb.com
Thanks!!! There are plenty of tutorials on youtube.
Palms and grass were from unity default assets. They were placeholders. Now that the gameplay mechanics are solid comes the real content :D
Sure, it could become Deriva's strongest point!
sure, this weekend comes v0.085 with a lot of gameplay optimizations, bug fixes and a decent singleplayer map :)
Would be a pretty good idea :) In order to open the pre-alpha to everyone we need a lot of new game content to make a good first impression... this might last a while...
yeah!! When there is a day where I have nothing to do I will check out our homepage troubles :) Instead I'm waiting there on massive people access to see on of the greatest overflow crash ever :) sry, I woke up with an lol :)
Sure!! thanks, now we are focusing on gameplay.
sure, time to get high resolution textures =)
amazing work guys ;-)
fantastic environment!!!
Yeah the grass is only there to show that it is grass ;-)
right!!! I'm always too lazy to calculate them....=) I will provide screenshots with shadows soon...
great demo ;-)
thanks, I will play soon again this amazing game. =)
yeah, I also think it's intresting....at least the end of the teaser and the music =)
why??? =) I like the character in the main menu very very much!!! hihi!!!
No, I don't know who made this model and I don't know if i will set this model as standard playermodel =I
hihi, I was almost thinking the first days of development to apply this effect as standard =)
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No, you will need v0.200 if you want to update to v0.210 with the TGC updater. Just the tutorial is unplayable for the moment. =)
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Like many other fruits they tend to ripen within a similar time frame, say a couple of weeks. When they start to get spots, they are ripe. After they turn darker, I don't like the flavor. Another problem is the seeds. The seeds make them difficult to extract the flesh. Here are some recipes.
1ý Tbsp gelatin ü cup cold water
ý cup sugar, brown or white ý tsp salt
3 egg yolks, beaten ý cup milk
1 cup pureed fresh pawpaw pulp
3 egg whites
ü cup white sugar 1 cup heavy cream, whipped
1 baked 9-inch pastry shell
Soften the gelatin in cold water. Combine the ý cup sugar with the salt, egg yolks, and milk in the top of a double boiler. Cook over boiling water, stirring constantly, until mixture coats a spoon. Remove from heat and stir in softened gelatin and pawpaw puree. Chill until a spoonful holds its shape (about half an hour). Beat the egg whites stiff with ü cup of white sugar. Fold the egg whites and half of the whipped cream into the filling. Pour into the baked pastry shell. Spread remaining whipped cream on top of the pie.
INGREDIENTS: (small pie)
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour or 2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 egg
1 1/2 cups pawpaw, peeled and seeded
Place all ingredients into stew pan and stir together. Cook over medium heat until thickened. Pour into unbaked pie shell and bake until the crust is done.
Give the tree a shake, and the ripe ones will fall. They should feel a bit soft. If you pick them just as they are beginning to soften by the stem, they can ripen off the tree, but if you pick them earlier, they will not.
You can keep them in the fridge for a couple weeks, especially if they are just getting ripe.
Hope you like the fruits.
Most folks who've had the opportunity to sample them fall into two camps: those who find them delectable, and those who find them disgustingly insipid.
I used to like them - a lot. But now, I can eat one pawpaw, and don't care if I have another one for another 2-3 years. I'm not taking out the ones I have growing now, but I'm not planning to plant any more.
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Official results of our taste test unanimously 'Mitchell' is the better tasting fruit & also the more prolific tree. Sunflower was no where near as flavorful but still good.
We all pretty much agree that they have the texture of a banana but taste like a mango.
This was my fourth season with my trees. They were planted in the fall so there were no fruit at all the first year, second year one tree got one fruit which disappeared. Third year there were three fruits all of which disappeared.
This year I was a little more diligent but also the trees fruited better. Mitch produced about 10 & Sunny just 2.
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The Midnighter, returning from a mission in war-torn Afghanistan, is accosted as he enters the Carrier. Something is terribly wrong; these unseen assailants take him down too easily and then drag him through the teleportation door to an unknown location. After regaining consciousness he is given a cryptic choice: either kill a mass murderer or die!
Genre: Superhero Comic
Publisher: DC Comics
Issues in This Volume
Issue 17
Midnighter #17
Mar 5, 2008 Assassin8, a hitman genetically designed to mimic the Authority's heroes, takes on the Midnighter…and takes him down.
Issue 15
Midnighter #15
Feb 6, 2008 Midnighter's battles with Anthem comes to a head as he must decide between a past he doesn't remember and the complete annihilation of a town he doesn't even like.
Issue 16
Midnighter #16
Feb 6, 2008 The new art team of Lee Garbett (Highwaymen) and Rick Burchett (Batman/Huntress) debuts! There's a new guy in town: Assassin8, a contract killer so deadly he'll even give the Midnighter a run for his money — and his target this time is the Midnighter himself.
Issue 14
Midnighter #14
Dec 5, 2007 Midnighter's hometown has been overrun by a private firm of professional superhero fascists…which sounds like Midnighter's idea of a good time...
Issue 13
Midnighter #13
Nov 7, 2007 Midnighter decides to reclaim his hometown and brings the fight to Anthem. Hopefully, when it's over, there'll still be a hometown...


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Googie kitchen time capsule.
The entire house is a time capsule, but I thought the kitchen forum would appreciate this Googie-ish mid-century kitchen. The only new fixture I see is the chandelier.
The house is listed by FoxRoach for $385K thereabouts.
Note the linear four burner cooktop on the shallow counter. I still think this is a great idea.
I am wondering if there was a built in Revco or other fridge at one time: why the vent louvers?
The floor is vinyl set in a large hopscotch pattern, I believe.
Yes, a couple people make linear cooktops
And you could mount Miele or Gaggenau combi-sets sideways if you have a healthy budget.
Here is a link that might be useful: AJMadison
The floor really is wonderful--the whole thing is quite tastefully done.
Hey, Iowa! You can also do a regular cooktop in a lower-than-standard counter. Then you'll have a nice long counter run to work on too. I think GW poster Rhome410 did that. Look up her kitchen.
Very cool! I especially love l-o-v-e the floor, wonder what it is?
I also l-o-v-e the linear stove. I saw this in a house once, and have wanted one ever since. I even have a topic on GW somewhere about it, but got a lot of responses why it was a lousy idea. Didn't change my mind, though, every time I cook I wish I had one.
Oh, and my mom is also petite and all her counters are lower than normal. This is normally fine, but if the dishwasher ever needs to be replaced, they'd have to remove the counter top because it's sunk down a couple inches into the cement floor.
And how about that space-age oven! Nifty!
Oven must be Western-Holly? They always look like laundry machines with the portholes! But I've never seen them is wall ovens; just ranges.
Is that a root vegetable cupboard? I think this kitchen was made for someone who cooked. It looks very functional. I'm guessing it wasn't cheap?
The prep space is kinda far from the cooktop, isn't it? And this is just me, but that long L-shaped expanse I could clutter up in no time. Given how much counter space I have now, though, I sure would love to try.
See how the cabinet under the sink is recessed? Mine is like that, under the cooktop, too. While it serves as kind of a knee-space, it makes it so inconvenient to access.
Have to say, I really like the counter's color! And easy to clean backsplash. Honestly, there are only two colors in the kitchen, but what an impact. So cheery :)
What is under the counter next to the oven?
I think the layout is terrible really: there's no prep space in the right spot really.
The things next to the oven look like warming drawers, probably like you'd see in a restaurant, since they weren't made yet for the residential market.
I agree the wallpaper or paint finish and window treatments look like 80s.


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Mulgrave clinch title
MULGRAVE are Cairns' new Far North Cricket two-day competition champions after a thumping 123-run win against Barron River yesterday.
Pride closing in on victory
NORTHERN Pride coach Joe O'Callaghan insists Saturday's loss to Burleigh was a step towards finding the cure for a title hangover.
Gliddon signs for three more years
TAIPANS captain Cameron Gliddon will be back next season, signing a three-year deal with the club on Friday.
Senior batsman calls for more fire
EXPERIENCED Mulgrave batsman Barry Weare has challenged his young teammates to earn themselves a place in club history.
Veteran swimmer records
Thelma won't let age or illness stop her making history
Pride on line for coach
MORE than a decade spent chasing his footy dream has made Northern Pride coach Joe O'Callaghan pretty adept at life on the run.
Ghietti keen to honour his dad
THE man Ryan Ghietti calls his "everything" will be the emotional driving force behind the Northern Pride playmaker's 2015 season.
The bizarre sledge that shocked McCullum
KIWI captain Brendon McCullum laughed off a slick sledge from one of his own, V8 driver in trouble for checking score. Cup Confidential.
Video: Haddin smashed on social for send off
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Suarez, Torres' triumphant Anfield return
LUIS Suarez and Fernando Torres returned to Anfield but it was current Reds striker Mario Balotelli who outshone both in the Liverpool All-Star charity match.
Thirsty Warnie's hall of shame
HE HAD booze on the brain during the World Cup commentary, but we're here to send a warning to the Australian cricket team.
Hunt teaches Johnson a lesson
IN terms of game management, Ben Hunt was the winner of a battle between two of the foremost halfbacks in the NRL.
Matchwinner Kahu to score new deal
JORDAN Kahu will be handed a new deal by Brisbane coach Wayne Bennett after the classy utility saved the Broncos for the second time in three weeks.
World reacts to Australia's triumph
AUSTRALIA'S crushing World Cup win was feted by those in and out of the cricket community as the world congratulated Michael Clarke's men.
Parker, Glenn star as Milford struggles
FIVE things we learned from the Broncos' 24-16 win over the Warriors at Mt Smart Stadium.
Hodges injury sours Broncos win
WAYNE Bennett must begin the search for a temporary captain after skipper Justin Hodges' latest hamstring woes took the gloss off Brisbane's 24-16 defeat of the Warriors.
Why we're in a State of limbo - again
JUST two months after Queensland's inconclusive election the Government is again paralysed, with a sacked MP refusing to budge and Labor unable to guarantee legislation.
Global flight training takes off at Mareeba
NEARLY 50 pilots will be trained each year at a new global aviation centre at Mareeba.
Second body found in NY blast debris
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Chris in perfect tune with night of nights
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Mulgrave clinch title
MULGRAVE are Cairns' new Far North Cricket two-day competition champions after a thumping 123-run win against Barron River yesterday.
Locals get down to Earth Hour
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Make 2013 a better year for you and for others, too
DEAR READERS: The year 2012 was a tough year for many people personally, and for the world as a whole. What we know for certain is that we can't turn our backs on problems -- they only grow worse and then something can go terribly wrong. This is the year to work out the problems in our families, make peace with our exes, get help with our own thorny problems and help people in our circle who have mental and emotional problems. This cannot be another year of looking the other way. Please use my column as a place to express your pain and confusion, to ask questions, to request resources for yourself and those you see in trouble around you. I write everyone back when you send letters, regardless of whether your letter goes to print. Your letter is never a waste of your time or mine. I can also introduce you to many specialized resources, counselling, self-help books, support groups -- and as much of it free as I can find.
You should know your letter does not have to be about a romantic problem. It can be a problem in any aspect of your personal life, which extends to children, relatives, friends, neighbours, co-workers, even an interaction with a stranger that went wrong. Age makes no difference. I get letters from people ages 12 to 92. Let me help. Sometimes you just need a second opinion and a new perspective. I also have a great deal of education in this area and years of experience as a teacher and face-to-face counsellor for couples and individuals. Let's try to make 2013 a year of reconciliation, forgiveness, understanding and hope. Wishing you a happy start to 2013!
Dear Miss Lonelyhearts: Last year my wife dumped me on Jan. 3 and I was in complete shock. I had no idea she was so unhappy and wanted to leave. I thought I was going to die. I went through all the stages of grief. Luckily a friend of mine literally drove me to a psychologist for help when I hit serious depression. I would not have gone on my own. It saved my life. I just want to tell you that this year will be a whole new story. I have made peace with my ex-wife, and see my children regularly and as much extra as I want. I have recently fallen in love with a wonderful woman who is five years older than me and a beautiful person inside and out. We talk about everything and I always know where I stand with her. Please tell the other people out there who find out they are someone's New Year's resolution -- as in, "time to get rid of him (or her)" -- that you can survive and thrive. With a lot of help, it took me less than a year to get back on my feet. Without help, I might have done something rash to myself or fallen into such a deep depression that I might have lost my mind, my job and access to my kids. A big thank you to everyone who helped me through. I couldn't have done it without all of you. -- Recovering Workaholic, Tuxedo
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Will it Snow in Central New York on Thanksgiving?
A midweek storm will make holiday travel tricky this Thanksgiving season. Here's the latest prediction from the National Weather Service on the effects of the storm.
A midweek storm will make holiday travel tricky this Thanksgiving season. Here's the latest prediction from the National Weather Service on the effects of the storm.
Many of us in central New York woke up to some snow on the ground this morning (Friday Nov. 8, 2013), but it's nothing like what residents of Holland Patent woke up to today.
The school is on a one hour delay
The season's first snowfall has hit portions of Central New York. Lewis and northern Herkimer counties were under Lake effect snow watches and warnings, however those advisories have now expired.
Even though summer is still a few weeks away on the calendar, the Memorial Day holiday weekend is traditionally seen at the traditional start of the summer season. It's a time of year when 'camps up north' get opened up for the season. Maybe it's warm enough for a dip in a lake or pool. Not this 2013 Memorial Day Weekend in the High Peaks of the Adirondacks.
The City of Utica has declared a Snow Emergency.
A massive winter storm system is moving through the midsection of the country. The storm is also bringing the phenomenon known as thundersnow. This occurs when thunder and lightening appear without rain but during a snow storm.
A significant snow event is being forecast for the northeast on Friday and Saturday. Dubbed Nemo by the Weather Channel (note the National Weather Service frowns on naming winter storms). Two systems may converge on the northeast and dump more than two feet of snow on the hardest hit areas.
Utica, NY (WIBX) - The snow warning in effect for our listening area has been cancelled. However, snow emergencies remain in effect for many municipalities that already issued them so that they can clear streets.
If you were dreaming of a white Christmas your timing was off by one day. Here in Oneida County we are under a Winter Storm Warning. Here's the full details.
It seems more often than not the last few years, white Christmas has been nothing more than a song. Will the Utica area see snow this holiday?
In Central New York, we are no strangers to snow whether it's lake-effect or a Nor'easter it's never a question of will we get it but how much and when. As the first snow hit this weekend it's now all about remembering the routine
As we continue to enjoy/bemoan - depending on your outlook - this 'winter that wasn't,' you're bound to wonder, where is this winter's snow that's not in Upstate New York? It's in a place you wouldn't expect: Africa.


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So, we took part in Ludum Dare again
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LD31: we're in!
Except for a hurried half-participation to Last August LD, this will be our first LD since the one which saw Get Well Soon! born, LD27. But here we go, we are back for the LD31 Jam! To follow, it's over there, as usual. As for... [+]
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What: A new report from the IBM Center for the Business of Government provides what it calls the first quantitative analysis of the federal government's mostly overlooked "tail spend," which drains billions of dollars in a jumble of ill-defined products and services.
Why: Tail-spend procurement refers to buying outside an organization's core spending and supplier groups and covers miscellaneous expenditure categories that aren't managed as part of an organization's core operations. Those expenditures eat up billions of federal dollars without much notice, according to author David Wyld, C.E. Laborde Professor of Management at Southeastern Louisiana University, director of the College of Business' Strategic e-Commerce/e-Government Initiative and founding editor of the International Journal of Managing Information Technology.
Wyld argues that by more aggressively managing the tail of government spending, agencies could save big money. Based on his analysis of agency-reported spending in the Federal Procurement Data System, Wyld predicts the government could save $113 billion to $226 billion, while the Defense Department could save $64 billion to $128 billion.
According to Wyld, tail spending encompasses several categories, including misclassified and fragmented spending outside existing contracts, maverick spending outside procurement guidelines, and unusual spending on one-time high-value items, low-priced but high-frequency items and low-priced, low-value items.
However, efforts to shorten the spending tail face obstacles such as poor data visibility, lack of effective spending controls, misperceptions about the potential savings and a general lack of interest, Wyld said.
Verbatim: "With today's renewed emphasis on strategic sourcing in the private and public sectors alike, the best way to leverage an organization's purchasing power may be to bring a new focus on procurements made at the edge of the supply chain, both in terms of what is being bought and with whom the transactions are made."
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Kaitlyn C. Blaesi, 20, was found and arrested for three outstanding Lincoln County warrants.
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This 3 bedroom apartment is situated on the small and friendly urbanisation of Fuentes de la Duquesa. The urbanisation has two swimming pools and is set in attractive landscaped gardens with views to the sea and golf course. Duquesa is ideally situated for anyone wanting to stay near the coast of the Costa del Sol. The port of Duquesa is a short 10 min walk from the apartment. Here you will find many bars, restaurants and shops. In the summer months there is always a lively atmosphere with stalls selling handicrafts. During the day you can relax with a drink whilst watching the boats in the harbour.
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Our Princess and the Pea Toddler Bedding is like something out of a fairytale. Actually, that's exactly what it is. The quilt depicts a stack of mattresses topped with an adorable princess from the memorable children's story. A cheerful little pea sits at the bottom. The coordinating crib skirt helps complete the look.
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