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cs.CY2026
Analyzing the Difficulty of Programming Assignments with Interpretable Knowledge Component Metrics
Tsvetomila Mihaylova, Jing Fan, Bita Akram +4
This research paper examines how Knowledge Components (KCs) - fine-grained concepts or skills required to solve programming tasks - can be used as interpretable signals for underst…
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Automated Recommendation of Programming Learning Content Using Pattern-based Knowledge Components
Muntasir Hoq, Griffin Pitts, Zhangqi Duan +5
Introductory programming instruction relies on hands-on practice and short learning activities to support mastery of foundational concepts. Although many such learning resources ex…
cs.CY2026
The Missing Evaluation Axis: What 10,000 Student Submissions Reveal About AI Tutor Effectiveness
Rose Niousha, Samantha Boatright Smith, Bita Akram +5
Current Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based tutoring systems (AI tutors) are primarily evaluated based on the pedagogical quality of their feedback messages. While important, pedago…