Adaptive learning platforms - Unit 10

C1 Advanced · Multiple Choice Cloze · Complete Advanced Workbook, Cambridge University Press

For questions 1–8, read the text below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each gap. There is an example at the beginning.

picking

detecting

gathering

catching

ranks

classifies

determines

tells

modify

restore

modernise

renovate

outdone

exceeded

excelled

overtaken

failures

withdrawals

resignations

removals

before

onwards

forward

ahead

opt

select

choose

decide

controlled

regulated

contained

dependent

As the name (0) ___ , adaptive learning platforms 'adapt' to the individual needs of each learner. The key to their success is (1) ___ as much data as possible, both before and during the learning process. Based on AI algorithms, this software (2) ___ which lessons stick and which don't, so that teachers can (3) ___ learning materials accordingly. Early studies have shown promising results. Platforms used at Arizona State University have (4) ___ expectations. One study, for example, found that (5) ___ from Maths courses have reduced by 47%. Research in elementary schools, too, has revealed that adaptive learning platforms can help those who are behind and enrich the learning of those who are (6) ___ . Some platforms allow teachers to decide which specific skills students should master, or alternatively to (7) ___ for student-driven education. Proponents believe this approach suits the increasing diversity of the student population and many predict it will be the future of education. However, this way of learning is inevitably (8) ___ on a reliable internet connection, something many schools, especially those in developing countries, still lack.

Adaptive learning platforms

infers

advises

recommends

suggests

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